The Art of Citymaking Festival: 2026 Retrospective
A glimpse into our time together on 17th June 2026 at The Glass Dome
















On 17th June 2026, over 200 people gathered at The Glass Dome in Telok Ayer, Singapore for the inaugural The Art of Citymaking Festival.
The Festival brought together urban leaders, creatives, policymakers, and practitioners to explore how cities evolve as places to live, connect, and participate.
Featured speakers include Charles Landry (Festival Chair; Author of The Art of Citymaking), Anupam Yog (Festival Director), Helen Marriage (Artichoke; Anchor Resident), Aimee Witteman (Urban Land Institute), Melissa Kwee (Neighbours & Community Catalyst), Digvijay Singh Kathiwada (Kathiwada Foundation), Ann-Britt Elvin Anderson (BLOXHUB), Carla & Viola Bartoli (Farm Cultural Park), and Lauren Sorkin (Resilient Cities Network).
The Art of Citymaking Festival returns to Singapore in 2028.
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