Urban Solutions

"Building vibrant communities, one place at a time"

Urban Solutions

Urban Solutions, a division of Think City, is a dynamic placemaking and consultancy unit specialising in fostering vibrant communities through innovative urban strategies and design solutions. Our approach is deeply rooted in placemaking fundamentals, engaging with people, communities, and stakeholders to create meaningful and sustainable urban environments.

“Modern organisations face complex questions. Are we investing in the right talent and assets? Are we capturing the opportunities brought about by technological change? How can we become more resilient and sustainable? ”

Howard Lee-Yang
Director, Strategy & Analytics

Key highlights

cities worked in

cities programme: Geroge Town, Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur

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How We Work

placemaking

Placemaking is the process of creating vibrant places where people want to live, work, play and learn in. Jointly it is not about festivals or one-off activities, the process includes planning, design & management and is fundamentally grounded in community participation.

Place-based, people-oriented

Urban Solutions utilises a placemaking approach, collaborating with diverse partners (councils, artists, startups) on projects ranging from citywide strategies to local park activations. We tailor solutions to each unique context.

adaptation

Urban Solutions offers placemaking, community engagement, design, and planning services. We tailor solutions – from citywide strategies to local projects – to each unique context.

outside the box

By embracing an evidence-based approach and actively testing innovative solutions, we are dedicated to rejuvenation and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Our goal is to create a future where improved quality of life translates to enhanced livability for everyone.

Reimagine Your Heritage

Johor Bahru Programme

Working with the state, MBJB and IRDA under Johor Bahru Transformation Programme and communities, Think City developed and implemented a series of initiatives to revitalise Downtown JB and celebrate its cultural heritage.

This report contains the survey results for Think City’s first Business Community Pulse Check. It was conducted in August 2020 in the downtown areas of Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, and George Town.

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Coronation Avenue

A streetscape improvement programme in collaboration with Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB) under the Johor Bahru Transformation Programme to celebrate the diversity of Johor Bahru.

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Environment & Social

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