Abby Ng

Experience

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  National Parks Board

  Jan 2012 - Feb 2022

  Spearhead the adoption of innovation and technology relevant to built environment, resources, and sustainability at Jurong Lake Gardens. Led a development team to plan, design and implement a portfolio of projects of approximate value of $350 million, including Jurong Lake Gardens (JLG), High Speed Rail Central Park, new Science Centre and Jurong Innovation District parks. I also look into marketing strategies, art acquisition and programming to activate the gardens during operation. 2019Jury Panel member, New Science Centre Singapore international design competition Technical advisor to North Region tourism masterplan SingaporeTechnical advisor to Jury Panel, Jurong Lake District Masterplan International competition Member of technical taskforce for circular economy headed by Enterprise Singapore 2018-2022Member of Working Committee for Jurong Lake District (JLD) headed by URA and MND, advisor for landscape and sustainability 2016-2022, Young Leader, Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Singapore’s Young Leaders programmeStudy trips:World Architecture Festival 2018, Amsterdam Venice Biennale 2018 Show less Led a team of 4 Development Managers to implement 14 park developments, of approximately $250million in value. Developments established large areas of nature conservation areas that safeguards the health of nature reserves. Spearheaded nature area masterplans that directed the development of future nature projects. Carried out extensive study and research on public realm projects internationally to benchmark green projects in Singapore and develop unique offerings.Training and developmenta) ABC waters professional certification b) Certificate of Urban Planning, awarded by Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), SIngapore Study trips & conferencesa) Copenhagen, London and Glasgow Playscape study trip (2010)b) Tianjin Eco-city and Guangzhou Knowledge-city, Ministry of National Development Executive Development and Growth Programmec) Hong Kong & Toronto urban planning and design study trip (2013)d) American Planning Association conference 2013, Chicago Show less

  • Project Director/ Jurong Lake Gardens Development

    Jan 2015 - Feb 2022

  • Senior Landscape Architect/Parks Development

    Jan 2012 - Nov 2015
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  National University of Singapore

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2023

  Lecturer

  Department of Landscape Architecture

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  Self-employed

  Mar 2022 - now

  Business Development Consultant

  2023 • Nature-based Solutions Research and develop solutions for mangrove restoration solutions for habitats threatened by sea level rise • Attraction development Developed concept and programmes for a sustainability themed edu-tainment attraction in Singapore • Development planning and business development consultant to VidacityConduct research of users', business' and partners' requirements to inform scope for development. Also conducted market research to inform tenant mix and use. • Speaker and panelist for Nanyang Techonological University’s Green Engineering Conference, urban systems and design track2022-2023 • Landscape Designer Participated in World Expo 2025 design and build tender in team led by PICO, designing landscape for pavilion designed by architect Zarch Collaboratives • Project consultant to Hidden SGConduct research and conceptualise tours for Hidden SG’s Whatsapp chatbot self-guided urban tours, including heritage and art-themed tours 2022 • Development consultant to Paradise Ise Resort, Riau Islands (previous Funtasy Island Resort) Development planning for project including clarifying vision, offering and scope for the project• Branding consultant to Ampress Pte LtdPackaging and graphic design for Ampress Pte Ltd’s new product • Speaker for "Cities in Nature" at Climate Hack 2022 organised by Singapore International Foundation Show less

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  Wizly

  Jul 2023 - now

  Sustainability, green Initiatives & branding expert

  I specialise in building and growing green brands through creating business concepts, connecting ecosystem partners for scaling and developing green initiatives for businesses and projects.In her previous role as an intrapreneur working for the government of Singapore, she developed numerous green initiatives, adopting innovation for the built environment.Project highlights• An on-site Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant that recycles horticulture waste into energy and biochar, the former to power zero-energy buildings, and the latter as horticulture amendment to be used in the park where the plant is sited. The system also recycles thermal energy from the plant to provide chilling for indoor cooling and urban farms.• Collaborated with Widuz Pte Ltd to develop a pavilion project piloting the use of Bamboo Veneer Lumber (BVL) as replacement for steel and concrete for the building’s structures. Brought together partners including Building Construction Authority (BCA) and fire department of Singapore to develope a road map for establishing building codes to enable market adoption of the material.• Developed an on-demand intra-gardens logistics and people mover system consisting of electric and autonomous vehicles to enable business operations and public access to garden attractions.• Adopted the use of novel construction materials that incorporates recycled materials including plastics and rubber from discarded shoes as paving materials Show less

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  Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

  Aug 2023 - now

  Adjunct Lecturer

  Lecturing in horticulture and landscape studies

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  Skillin

  Sept 2023 - now

  Urban Sustainability course instructor

  Founder of Sowstack, which provides courses in urban sustainability through green.skilledin.io and courses in indoor agriculture through physical workshops (sowstack.com)

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  Gardenscape Studio

  Jan 2024 - now

  Principal Landscape Architect