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flag Dr. Liu Thai Ker, Singapore’s first city planner, died at 87 on Jan. 18, 2026, after a fall; he shaped most of the nation’s public housing and urban design.

flag Dr Liu Thai Ker, Singapore’s first city planner and a key architect of its modern urban landscape, died at 87 on January 18, 2026, following complications from a fall. flag He played a central role in shaping 20 of Singapore’s 24 HDB towns and over half a million public housing units during his 24-year public service career. flag He later led the Urban Redevelopment Authority and championed long-term planning, sustainability, and human-centered design. flag After retiring, he continued global work through his firm, Morrow Architects & Planners, contributing to projects across Asia and beyond. flag Singapore’s leaders honored his legacy for transforming the nation into a liveable, green, and well-organized city.

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