Key drivers and headwinds for future cities in South Asia, East Asia and Southeast Asia

Mohd Noor, Norzailawati and Zainol, Rosilawati (2026) Key drivers and headwinds for future cities in South Asia, East Asia and Southeast Asia. In: Future of Cities in Asia: Future Direction of Urban Planning, Technology and Environmental Sustainability. Springer, Cham, Switzerland, pp. 129-150. ISBN 978-3-032-01015-5

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Abstract

Future cities in Asia are at the forefront of urban transformation, combining advanced technologies, sustainable practices, and innovative planning to address the challenges of rapid urbanisation. Asia is experiencing a digital transformation, creating a platform for developing innovative urban areas. Technology and sensors that collect or transfer data, among other technology, are fully integrated in these modern towns. This chapter elaborates on the comprehensive situation of future cities in the context of South Asia, East Asia, and Southeast Asia. Focus has been given to the key drivers and headwinds (forces and challenges) that are faced by the countries. The factors that drive future city development have been counted in terms of physical, social, and economic aspects while also focusing on the community, technology and policies. The outcome of these drivers and headwinds will link productivity, sustainability, accessibility, well-being, liveability, and governance for the expected future cities in Asia. This exploration also shows that the urban futures do not reside solely in technological systems but also involve the flexibility and coherence of other systems and how those systems ensure safety and opportunity for all.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Additional Information:	6608/127252
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Future cities, Asia, Technological integration, Governance, Southeast Asia
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD101 Land use T Technology > T Technology (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Urban & Regional Planning Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design
Depositing User:	Dr Norzailawati Mohd Noor
Date Deposited:	06 Feb 2026 11:51
Last Modified:	06 Feb 2026 16:25
Queue Number:	2026-01-Q2000
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/127252

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