Singapore 2025: URA’s Vision for the Future City

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has unveiled its bold vision for Singapore’s future cityscape, focusing on sustainable growth, urban resilience, and community well-being over the next 10–15 years.

Released on 25 June 2025, this plan reflects insights from nearly 220,000 people. This is the largest public engagement exercise in URA’s history. Below is an outline detailing the key themes and initiatives shaping Singapore’s transformation by 2035.

Snapshots:

• Housing: New developments like Dover-Medway and rejuvenated towns like Pasir Ris cater to diverse needs.
• Transport: Enhanced connectivity ensures 80% of households are near MRT stations by the 2030s.
• Economy: Regional gateways and sub-regional hubs drive economic growth.
• Environment: Digital tools and underground solutions strengthen urban resilience.
• Heritage: Conservation efforts preserve Singapore’s rich cultural and natural heritage.

General Overview

The planning horizon is set for the next 10 to 15 years. Over 220,000 participants have engaged in this effort, making it URA’s most extensive outreach initiative.

Four key themes are guiding the planning process: shaping a happy, healthy city; enabling sustainable growth; strengthening urban resilience; and stewarding nature and heritage.

Housing & Community Development

New Neighbourhood Developments

• Dover-Medway (Greater one-north): Public/private housing integrated with tech, media, and biomedical firms.
• Kranji (former Singapore Racecourse): Housing with rustic charm, blending leisure and daily living.
• Sembawang Shipyard (post-2028): Mixed-use waterfront district with maritime character.
• Paya Lebar Air Base (post-2030s): A future-ready town featuring green/blue spaces and aviation heritage.
• Newton: Urban village with enhanced greenery at Newton Circus, Scotts Road, and Monk’s Hill.
• Paterson: Bustling mixed-use hub near Orchard Road.

Rejuvenation of Existing Towns

• Pasir Ris & Yishun: Expanded housing and amenities to meet growing demand.

Support for the Ageing Population

• Expansion of Community Care Apartments (CCA) for seniors.
• Upcoming Parry Avenue: Private assisted living with integrated wellness care.

Recreation & Community Facilities

Every household will be within a 10-minute walk to a park. New integrated community hubs will be established in Woodlands, Yio Chu Kang, and Sengkang.

There will be six new Sport-In-Precinct (SIP) sites located in Choa Chu Kang, Keat Hong, Ulu Pandan, Whampoa, Tampines North, and Pasir Ris East.

Examples of MRT viaduct and rooftop activation include the Bukit Gombak viaduct and the rooftop SIP at 19A Dover Crescent.

Transport Connectivity

By the 2030s, 80% of households will be within a 10-minute walk to an MRT station. The cycling network will expand to 1,300 km by 2030. A new pedestrian bridge will connect Marina Centre to Bay East Garden by 2029.

Economic Growth & Workspaces

Urban Resilience & Climate Change

Digital environmental modeling tools will simulate wind and heat for climate-sensitive design. On Long Island (East Coast), coastal protection measures will be combined with new land and recreational areas.

For underground development, a deep cavern for construction material storage will be established at Gali Batu. There will also be exploration of additional deep caverns for future use.

Nature & Heritage Preservation

Green Spaces

• 130 hectares of new parks since 2021.
• Park Connector Network: Reached 390km, with plans to add 50km more.
• 25+ new parks in the next five years.
• Kranji Nature Corridor: Connects Mandai Mangrove to Central Catchment.

Heritage Conservation

• 8 New Sites Proposed for Conservation:
  • NatSteel Pavilion
  • Former Pasir Panjang English School
  • Bukit Timah Turf City buildings
• Earlier 5 Sites Proposed (May 2025):
  • Former Royal Malayan Navy Admin Block
  • Jurong Hill Tower
  • Former SIT Blocks @ Dakota Crescent
  • Bukit Timah Turf City Grandstands
  • Singapore Badminton Stadium

Identity Corridors

• Public co-created upgrades for Historic East, Kallang River, and Inner Ring.
• New identity nodes in Siglap, Moonstone Lane Estate, Newton, and Katong.
• New pedestrian mall in Katong.
• New parks along Kallang River: Moonstone–Bendemeer and Potong Pasir–St Andrew’s.

Public Exhibition & Participation

The main exhibition will be held at URA Centre, Maxwell Road, from 25 June to 29 November 2025. An islandwide roadshow will engage communities across 14 locations, including NLB, Tampines Hub, and Jurong Point. The Dream Lab will feature an interactive AI-powered exhibit that allows the public to design future spaces.

The deadline for public feedback is 23 July 2025, to be submitted to the Permanent Secretary (MND).

Wrapping Up

URA’s vision for Singapore 2035 is a testament to the power of collaboration, integrating sustainable development, urban resilience, and cultural preservation into a cohesive roadmap.

With nearly 220,000 voices contributing to this transformative plan, Singapore is poised to become a global model for livable, resilient, and inclusive cities.

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Reference:

• URA unveils Draft Master Plan 2025

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