Surbana Jurong (SJ) Group has announced strategic partnerships with Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport and Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities at the World Cities Summit. These collaborations aim to advance the concept of Cognitive Cities, which utilise artificial intelligence and digital technologies to create adaptive, sustainable urban environments.
SJ Group’s CEO, Sean Chiao, emphasised the importance of moving beyond smart cities to Cognitive Cities, which are “more responsive, more regenerative and more human.” The partnerships will focus on integrating urban planning, climate resilience, and digital governance to address the challenges of rapid urban growth and climate change.
The collaboration with Abu Dhabi will span two years, concentrating on digital governance, climate resilience, and decarbonisation. His Excellency Abdulla Mohamed Al Blooshi from Abu Dhabi highlighted the role of such partnerships in shaping resilient and sustainable communities. SJ Group will also work with the Centre for Liveable Cities to advance global discourse on Cognitive Cities and regenerative design through research and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Additionally, SJ Group has developed tools to assist city leaders in evaluating and advancing their cities’ cognitive maturity. These tools aim to define and measure the creation of cities that restore more than they consume. The partnerships and tools are expected to support the development of future-ready urban environments, enhancing liveability and resilience for generations to come.
