Masterplanning: Livability
When it comes to making a place livable, one of the critical factors is mobility. The ability to move around quickly, safely, and affordably is essential for residents to access essential services, interact socially, and seize economic opportunities. Therefore, infrastructure master planning must incorporate critical elements that improve mobility and enhance liveability. These include prioritising active travel, such as walking and cycling, combining micro-mobility options like e-scooters and e-bikes, and providing access to reliable and affordable public transport modes like buses and autonomous vehicles. Masterplanning should also ensure easy access to essential amenities like shops, healthcare, places of worship, and education.
Safety is also a top priority, with well-designed roads and traffic management features, while new technologies like autonomous vehicles are also being explored. All these elements work together to create a high-quality place to live that is safe, accessible, and not dominated by cars.