The Ultimate Guide to Urban Planning
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Urban Planning.
What to know about Urban Planning
Urban planning sits at the point where housing, transport, infrastructure, technology and public life meet. Stories under this tag examine how cities and towns are designed, managed and upgraded, from land use and development rules to mobility, resilience, utilities and civic services. Readers will find reporting on the practical choices that shape everyday life: where homes get built, how people move, how public space is used, and how communities adapt to growth, climate pressures and changing expectations.
This coverage also shows how urban planning is becoming more data-driven. Recent articles explore digital twins, geospatial AI, smart city platforms, traffic analytics, consultation tools and property datasets that help planners test ideas before they are built. Alongside the technology, the stories keep a clear focus on outcomes that matter to residents and decision-makers alike: safer streets, greener neighbourhoods, faster approvals, stronger infrastructure, more inclusive design and better long-term planning. It is a useful tag for anyone who wants to understand not just what is being built, but how better planning can create places that work more effectively for everyone.
Asian Urban Planning News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
AtkinsRéalis named for Loop Hong Kong Park phase 1
The appointment advances Phase 1 of a cross-boundary technology district, with roads, utilities and public realm works set to shape its opening layout.
JLL launches new office grade for Shanghai premium towers
Occupiers in Shanghai are increasingly paying up for offices that offer stronger tenant experience and flexibility, as JLL redraws the top-tier market.
AtkinsRéalis, Arup win Hong Kong Northern Metropolis deal
The deal extends AtkinsRéalis and Arup's role in one of Hong Kong's largest urban expansion schemes, covering housing and transport works.
Vietnam's economic corridors reshape property market
Investment is shifting beyond Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as transport links and industrial growth redraw Vietnam's property map.
NEC & UrbanChain test parking charges when drivers leave
Drivers could avoid being billed while circling for spaces as the month-long trial in Fukuoka Prefecture links charges to exiting the car.
Southeast Asia real estate shaped by structural forces
Investors are being pushed towards corridors, logistics hubs and digital assets as governments and supply chains reshape demand across the region.
Featured News
Managing energy, water constraints critical to Australia's AI ambitions
Policy should focus on technology inside new data centres, as an expert says smarter regulation could curb power and water strain while supporting AI growth.
The Aussie AI Data Centre debate: profit, power & public trust
Australia's AI boom could add GBP £58 billion, but energy shortages, bubble fears and local backlash are clouding the data centre rush.
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Urban Planning News
Singapore safety show launches smart cities initiative
The programme targets buyers seeking integrated urban systems as Asia's cities race to link safety, data and emergency response.
Australia could become Asia-Pacific AI infrastructure hub
Grid constraints could determine whether Australia wins a share of the region's fast-growing AI data centre investment, the paper says.
SoftTech marks 30 years in digital building systems
Its software has cut building approval times by up to 70% as authorities seek faster, more transparent planning processes.
Parking price rises fail to cut demand, study finds
Cities need more accurate curb data after researchers found parking rates often rose without denting vehicle volumes in 60 US cities.
Planned data centres face rising climate risk: XDI
Nearly a third of planned sites in some regions could face severe disruption as extreme heat, flooding and weak infrastructure bite by 2100.
Hyundai hackathon draws record 91 students in Singapore
Climate adaptation ideas from nine schools were put to the test as Hyundai's Singapore hackathon drew its biggest student turnout yet, with 91 participants.
SenSen & Turnstone partner on curb data for cities
Cities could gain clearer insight into parking demand and enforcement as SenSen and Turnstone join forces on real-time curb data across North America.
Singapore Space Lab launched to boost commercial sector
The facility aims to turn satellite and geospatial tools into commercial gains for Southeast Asian industries as space activity expands.
Iron Mountain backs Jurong Island as digital-energy hub
Singapore's limited land and rising AI power demand are pushing policymakers to rethink Jurong Island's role in digital infrastructure.
Coalition launches standards for greener AI data centres
Rising electricity and water demands from AI facilities are driving a push for common sustainability standards and green finance criteria.
Autodesk launches Forma Building Design for Revit links
Architects can now carry schematic building models into Revit without rebuilding them, cutting rework as projects move from concept to detail.
TBH urges integrated utility precincts for data centres
Rising power and water constraints could delay new capacity unless data centres are planned as shared precincts, TBH says.
Open Point unveils unified engagement & stakeholder hub
Open Point has merged Social Point and Consultation Manager into a single platform to unify community engagement and stakeholder oversight.
Nuvola & Certis tie up on predictive security tech
Nuvola Media and Certis partner to fuse AI-powered visual analytics with security ops, promising more predictive, data-driven protection.
DayOne plans major 560 MW data centre near Helsinki
DayOne eyes 560 MW data centre near Helsinki in Nurmijärvi, promising up to 1,000 construction jobs and 700 long-term skilled roles.
Microsoft leads on nature in Europe's data centres
Microsoft tops rivals for weaving nature restoration into European data centres, but report warns sector lags as AI power demand surges.
CelcomDigi pilots AI traffic platform to ease jams in Petaling Jaya
CelcomDigi partners with Malaysian authorities to pilot AI-driven traffic platform in Petaling Jaya, easing congestion and boosting smart city goals.
Global data mining tools market to hit USD $3.65 billion by 2034
The global data mining tools market is set to soar to USD $3.65 billion by 2034, driven by AI integration and growing demand in eCommerce and government sectors.
SAS & Epic Games bring digital twins to modern factories
SAS and Epic Games partner to enhance digital twins for manufacturing, helping Georgia-Pacific optimise operations at its Savannah River Mill in real time.
Milestone Systems unveils XProtect 2025 R1 with new features
Milestone Systems has unveiled XProtect 2025 R1, enhancing cloud integration and vehicle analytics for improved security and urban planning solutions.