Institute for Sustainable Urbanisation

The Institute for Sustainable Urbanisation (ISU) aims to promote sustainable urbanisation to develop innovative solutions for more livable, walkable, smart, resilient and sustainable communities and cities worldwide. The Institute works with various stakeholders to find innovative and creative, yet practical and viable solutions to create communities and cities that are more resilient to built and natural environments. ISU's mission is to: Provide a platform to discuss critical urbanization issues and opportunities for affordable housing, mixed-use, sustainable mobility, health, resilience including built and natural environments. Promote smart, compact, healthier, more sustainable, walkable and liveable communities and cities through an informed, collaborative and inclusive planning, design and development processes. Influence urbanisation patterns that provide a good balance between urban, peri-urban and rural areas and rely less on motorised traffic, to ensure more healthy places and sustainable lifestyles. Focus the Institutes efforts in cities both in the developing and the developed world with unique economic, social, spatial, demographic, geographical and political contexts. Host events and conferences to bring together various stakeholders including professionals, city leaders and academia to discuss key issues and opportunities to create smart and sustainable communities and cities. Provide opportunities for cities and communities to share experience, knowledge and successes to influence a smart and more sustainable urbanisation.