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Leadership for Cities convenes The Art of Citymaking Festival and runs The Commons, The Fellowship and The Circle year-round.
The inaugural festival was held in Singapore on 17 June 2026 at the Glass Dome — Landmark of Good, closing with an Oxford-style debate in partnership with The New York Times. The festival returns in June 2028. Between editions, the work continues through The Commons, The Fellowship and The Circle.
Media release, 26 May 2026: The Art of Citymaking Festival Makes International Debut in Singapore.
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Cities are shaped every day — through people, culture, and the rhythms of lived experience. The Art of Citymaking brings together urban leaders, creatives, policymakers and practitioners to explore how cities evolve as places to live, connect, and participate. The inaugural festival was staged in Singapore on 17 June 2026 at the Glass Dome — Landmark of Good, gathering more than 50 speakers from over 15 countries across keynotes, panels, film and immersive experiences, organised around three themes — Adaptive Neighbourhoods, Urban Software, and Placemaking & Legacy — and closing with an Oxford-style debate in partnership with The New York Times. The festival returns in June 2028. Convened by Leadership for Cities, supported by The Citymaking Circle.
Festival President: Charles Landry. Festival Director: Anupam Yog.
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