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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.
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.
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.
He later led the Urban Redevelopment Authority and championed long-term planning, sustainability, and human-centered design.
After retiring, he continued global work through his firm, Morrow Architects & Planners, contributing to projects across Asia and beyond.
Singapore’s leaders honored his legacy for transforming the nation into a liveable, green, and well-organized city.
El Dr. Liu Thai Ker, primer planificador de ciudades de Singapur, murió a los 87 años el 18 de enero de 2026, después de una caída; dio forma a la mayor parte de la vivienda pública y el diseño urbano de la nación.