THE Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singapore’s Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) to gain and share first-hand experience on urban planning strategies, methods and best practices.

The MoU formally sets out a framework for the exchange of information and experience between the UPC and URA and under the agreement both parties will collaborate to create benchmark urban planning policies and initiatives that are closely integrated with land use, infrastructure and transportation solutions.

Ed Baker, Singapore-based director of masterplanning at global architecture, urbanism and design practice Broadway Malyan, said: “Abu Dhabi and Singapore are dynamic regional hubs that play an increasingly important role in the global economy.

“The latest initiative is particularly marked at a time when many countries are talking about austerity measures and cutting back on investment in the built environment.”