Singapore’s Changi airport reinforced its reputation as one of the world’s best airports in April when it opened Jewel, a shopping centre-cum-botanic garden with a 40-metre waterfall — the tallest such indoor feature in the world.
Ever restless, the city state is planning a fifth airport terminal, due to open in 2030, bolstering Changi’s image as a global showcase for Singapore’s ability to deliver urban infrastructure for the 21st century.
In the half-century since independence, Singapore has evolved from a mix of swamp and plantation into a modern state with well-regarded public transport and sanitation systems, while also demonstrating its awareness of the impact of climate change.