REThink Old vs New Forum 2025: Socioeconomics, sustainability and best practices in conservation
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In Singapore’s early years – as the country was grappling with urbanrenewal and economic growth – conservation had to be balanced against thepressing needs of development and modernisation.
Today, conservation has however grown beyond its role in preserving history andheritage. The adaptive reuse of old buildings, for example, now plays a dualrole in sustainability as well as placemaking, and presents itself as analternative to tearing down and rebuilding anew. What then is the trajectory for the future? What are the economics thatunderpin conservation, and how will best practices and social objectives evolvegoing forward? Sign up for IREUS’ upcoming forum to learn more from leading industry experts. |
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