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SINGAPORE: CITY IN A GARDEN

Posted:18. November 2013

Through decades of planning and cultivation, ingaporehas earned the name of !"arden #it$%. &s the cit$becomes more built'up, the continued planning for the

natural heritage and green spaces becomes (ust asimportant as high'densit$, urban living.

Connecting People and Nature)n Singapore, the aim is to develop and enhance greener$ and create a cit$ that is nestled in an environment of trees, *o+ers,pars, and rich bio'diversit$. -esides creating green spaces and maing eisting natural heritage accessible to the public, theNational Pars -oard /NPars in charge of all pars and green spaces in ingapore spend a great amount of time and resourcespromoting public responsibility and a+areness of ingapores natural environment.

ne of the cit$s most impressive natural green landmars is the outhern 4idges, including highlights as the lab$rinth'inspired56orest 7al and the iconic +ooden bridge 5enderson 7aves. The idea of the outhern 4idges +as 9rst mooted b$ the rban4edevelopment &uthorit$ /4& under the 2001 Pars and 7aterbodies Plan and )dentit$ Plan. The t+o plans presented ideas andpossibilities on ho+ to enhance the natural heritage, and turn challenges into opportunities.

From Garden City to City in a Garden&long the program for outhern 4idges a e$ element of the overall vision is the roadside greenery. The treetscape "reener$

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?ision and Principles

ver the last four decades, ingapore has undergone a signi9cant transformation to become a thriving

cit$'state. ince 1@AB, +e began comprehensive urban redevelopment and planning, transforming

ingapore into the modern and global cit$'state that is a great cit$ to live, +or and pla$ in.

7e strive to create a vibrant and sustainable cit$ of distinction b$ planning and facilitating ingapores

ph$sical development in partnership +ith the communit$.

4& has successfull$ transformed ingapore into one of the most liveable cities in &sia through

(udicious land use planning and good urban design. 7e adopt a long term and comprehensive planning

approach via the #oncept Plan and the ;aster Plan, to guide the ph$sical development of ingapore in

a sustainable manner.

ur plans and policies focus on achieving a balance bet+een economic gro+th and a Cualit$ living

environment.

ur Planning Process

The rban 4edevelopment &uthorit$ /4& taes a long term and integrated approach in land use

planning to optimise the use of our limited land in meeting the current and future needs of our people.

7e +or +ith relevant government agencies to develop broad planning strategies to guide long term

planning, identif$ suDcient land for diEerent needs and establish the broad pace of development.

)nfrastructure is then planned and developed to support the proposed land uses, and resources

channelled to develop these areas over time.

7e plan ahead for the needs of our future generations +hile taing into account social, economic, and

environmental considerations in a holistic manner.


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!igure "# $alancing economic, social and environmental considerations in planning for sustainable groth

-$ balancing economic, social and environmental considerations, +e aim to create a sustainable

ingapore that

• oEers future gro+th opportunities and (obs for our people

• provides a good Cualit$ living environment +ith adeCuate housing and a range of amenities

and facilities to meet diEerent needs

• safeguards our clean and green environment for future generations

Summary of ourplanning process

Concept Plan

The Concept Plan is the strategic land use and transportation plan

that guides Singapore’s development over the next 40-50 years

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Master Plan

The Master Plan translates the broad and long-term strategies o the

Concept Plan into detailed plans or implementation over !0-!5

years"

Implementation

Through the #overnment $and Sales %#$S&' state land is released

or development"

(ur )evelopment Control group evaluates and grants approval or

development pro*ects' to ensure they are in line +ith our planning

strategies and guidelines"

Concept Plan

The #oncept Plan is a strategic land use and transportation plan that guides ingapores development

over the net F0'B0 $ears. 4evie+ed ever$ ten $ears, the #oncept Plan ensures that there is suDcient

land to meet long'term population and economic gro+th needs +hile providing a good Cualit$ living

environment for our people.

Master Plan

The ;aster Plan is a statutor$ plan that guides our development over the net 10 to 1B $ears. )t

translates the broad, long'term strategies of the #oncept Plan into detailed plans for implementation

b$ specif$ing the permissible land uses and densities. )t is revie+ed once ever$ 9ve $ears.

Bringing plans to reality

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-ased on the planning directions set out in the #oncept Plan and ;aster Plan, land is then released for

development to bring our plans to realit$. The release of tate land for development is carried out

through the "overnment Gand ales /"G programme. The pace of development depends on various

factors such as maret demand, prevailing maret conditions, and development momentum of the

sites immediate surroundings. To facilitate timel$ development of ne+, selected large'scale areas, +e

also +or +ith other government agencies to ensure that basic infrastructure and utilities are provided.

6inall$, our =evelopment #ontrol evaluates and grants approval for development pro(ects and ensures

the$ are in line +ith our planning strategies and guidelines.

ur -road Planning Principles

Planning for sustainable urban gro+th is ver$ important, given ingapores small land area. The

planning process is comprehensive, taing into consideration housing needs, commercial activities,

and the needs of the nationHairports, seaports and ma(or utilities.

)t is also important to provide suDcient land for economic gro+th and future development, +hile

balancing economic, social, and environmental considerations.

!igure# $alancing economic, social and environmental considerations in planning for sustainable groth

7hile taing a long'term and integrated approach in our land use planning, +e also eep

implementation in mind to bring our plans to realit$.

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#areful long'term planning helps ensure that +e have suDcient land for both population gro+th and

economic activit$.

7e +or together +ith government agencies involved in economic, social, environmental andinfrastructural development to plan and resolve competing needs and trade'oEs.

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Planning alone is not suDcient to realise our goals. 7e have to plan +ith implementation in mind to

ensure our plans can be eecuted. 6easibilit$ of our plans is also important, and +e tr$ to put in place

the right mechanisms to ensure that the$ can be implemented.

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7hile ingapores econom$ gro+s, our population is also epanding. Kuggling competing land needs

and uses +ill therefore become even more challenging for us.

7ith our limited land resources, trade'oEs +ill have to be made bet+een diEerent land uses. ur long'

term gro+th strategies have to meet three ob(ectivesHensure economic gro+thL provide a good

Cualit$ living environment and gro+ in an environmentall$ sustainable +a$.

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7e +or +ith various agencies to develop e$ infrastructure and facilities, such as:

• &gricultural developments ' &gri'6ood M ?eterinar$ &uthorit$ of ingapore /&?&

• #ommunit$ facilities ;inistr$ of ocial and 6amil$ =evelopment /;6

• Jducational institutions and schools ;inistr$ of Jducation /;J

• Jnerg$, +ater and +aste utilities Jnerg$ ;aret &uthorit$ /J;&, P-' The National 7ater

&genc$/P-, National Jnvironment &genc$ /NJ&

• ealthcare and eldercare facilities ;inistr$ of ealth /;

• )ndustrial developments Kurong To+n #orporation /KT#

• Pars and par connectors National Pars -oard /NP&4I

• Public housing developments ousing =evelopment -oard /=-

• 4oads and rail pro(ects Gand Transport &uthorit$ /GT&

• ports facilities ingapore ports #ouncil /#

• Tourism developments ingapore Tourism -oard /T-

The development timeframe depends on various factors such as maret demand, prevailing maret

conditions, and development momentum of the sites immediate surroundings. The release of tate

Gand is carried out through the "overnment Gand ales /"G programme.

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)nterim or temporar$ uses ma$ be allo+ed for vacant tate land that is not reCuired for development in

the near term. ;ore information is available at the ingapore Gand &uthorit$ +ebsite.

6or more information on eisting developments and facilities in $our neighbourhood, $ou can

vie+ ne;ap. 6or estate upgrading and improvement pro(ects in $our neighbourhood, $ou can 9nd

more information at $our to+n council +ebsite.

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=eveloped as an inter'agenc$ eEort, the ;aster Plan features a comprehensive and integrated

planning approach that ensures our social and economic needs are met, +hile maintaining a liveable

and sustainable environment.

)n revie+ing the ;aster Plan, +e balance all ma(or land needs in collaboration +ith relevant

government agencies and tae into account public feedbac gained through our engagement process,

before 9nalising the plans.

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ingapore is economicall$ vibrant and one of the most liveable cities in the +orld. This is a result of our

comprehensive and long'term approach in land use planning. This integrated approach is needed to

optimise the use of ingapores limited land, to meet the current and future needs of our people. There

are diDcult trade'oEs, but +e tr$ our best to plan ahead for the needs of current and future

generations, considering social, economic and environmental factors in a holistic manner.

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;&TJ4 PG&N 201F

The ;aster Plan 201F is driven b$ the vision of an inclusive, highl$ liveable, economicall$ vibrant and

green home for all ingaporeans. &s a small cit$'state, +e have to ensure that suDcient land is

available to accommodate a +hole range of land uses, including greener$ and other critical needs such

as housing, schools and emplo$ment centres.

7e strive to plan for a Cualit$ living environment +ith amenities for all ages +ithin reach, bringing (obs

closer to homes, as +ell as creating green, health$ and connected to+ns +ith strong communities

united in diversit$.

The planning strategies to achieve the vision for ;aster Plan 201F are presented through these si e$

focuses.

The ;aster Plan 201F +ill continue to enhance the liveabilit$ of ingapore across all areas.

ingaporeans can loo for+ard to good Cualit$ living environments and a variet$ of housing options

+ith supporting amenities to serve residents of all ages.

"overnment agencies +ill continue to activel$ +or together to provide public amenities closer to

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reach also serve as social spaces for communit$ bonding, and enable seniors to continue living in

environments the$ feel at home in. &s ingapore develops and older to+ns are re(uvenated, +e +ill

continue to ensure that the character of each to+n remains special and distinctive.

Gand +ill be set aside to sustain ingapore as a vibrant econom$ to provide a +ide variet$ of (obs and

opportunities that +ill meet the needs and aspirations of our people. &s +e strengthen our cit$ area

and other emplo$ment centres, +e +ill also mae a greater eEort to decentralise (obs and create ne+

hubs for businesses.

&s part of the North #oast )nnovation #orridor, +e +ill see the emergence of the 7oodlands 4egional

#entre, the Punggol Gearning #orridor and #reative #luster. Ne+ industrial estates such as Kalan

-ahar > 7en$a > Tengah, Gorong alus and eletar 7est +ill also be progressivel$ developed.

)n future, ingapore residents can loo for+ard to (ob opportunities in the northern, southern, eastern

and +estern regions of ingapore.

-$ taing a holistic approach to planning and balancing our needs, +e have managed to safeguard

land for nature reserves, nature areas and pars. Jarlier this $ear, +e have added t+o ne+ sites to our

list of Nature &reas. 7hile +e +ill not be able to conserve ever$ local green space, +e have conserved

a signi9cant and representative segment of our native ecos$stem through conscientious planning.

7e +ill continue to safeguard land for greener$ to ensure that pars and green spaces are +ell

distributed so at least @0 of our residents +ill live +ithin F00m +aling distance of a par. ;ore openspaces and local pars have been planned, and residents can also loo for+ard to upgraded green

spaces and facilities +ith fresh recreational options. JEorts to increase accessibilit$ to pars +ill

continue, +ith the 4ound )sland 4oute anchoring ingapores green net+or.

&gencies +ill plan for eco'corridors to strengthen ingapores biodiversit$ and connections bet+een

our eisting nature areas to sustain our rich natural s$stems, providing safe environments for nature to

*ourish as +ell as green havens +here residents can 9nd relief from the intensit$ of urban life. 7e +ill


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also continue to mae creative use of functional +ater bodies such as reservoirs, canals and drains for

recreation.

nder port ingaporeOs ports 6acilities ;aster Plan, ne+ spaces for sports +ill be created and

eisting ones +ill be enhanced to cater to the communit$s needs. & tiered approach of sporting

facilities +ill provide a net+or of venues for sports and leisure activities for various sporting needs at

the national, regional, to+n and neighbourhood level. There +ill be more common spaces /e.g.integrated communit$ sports hub and communit$ pla$9elds for the communit$ to interact and bond

through sports.

7ithin the ;aster Plan 201F are initiatives to protect our built heritage and social memor$. Jisting

areas +ith distinctive identities +ill be enhanced, +hile ne+ ones +ill be nurtured in communit$'centric

+a$s.

To mae ingapore an endearing home for all, +e +ill provide more communit$ spaces to foster social

interaction, and integrate local identit$ and heritage into the development and design of future to+ns

and pro(ects. ur eEorts +ill also be focused on strengthening collaboration +ith local communities

and safeguarding our local identit$ via conservation eEorts and the designation of identit$ nodes.

&s outlined in the Gand Transport ;aster Plan 2013, our transport net+or +ill be epanded +ith an

emphasis on green and sustainable transportation modes, such as public transport, c$cling and

+aling. This +ill bring about greater connectivit$ for all commuters over the net 10 to 1B $ears.

&gencies +ill continue to be guided b$ the vision of a more connected ingapore, +ith greateraccessibilit$ to public transport and a reduced reliance on private cars as a mode of commute.

The rail net+or +ill double to about 3A0m b$ 2030, so that 80 of all homes are +ithin a 10'minute

+al of an ;4T station. -us services +ill be enhanced +ith increased *eets, and there +ill be more

integrated transport hubs provided for more convenient (ourne$s. )nfrastructure +ill be put in place to

encourage c$cling as an alternative mode of transport for both commuting and leisure. Pedestrian

connectivit$ +ithin a F00m radius of ;4T stations +ill be further improved through a net+or of

covered lin+a$s that connect to activit$'generating hubs in the vicinit$.


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7ith these enhancements to our public transport services, our to+ns +ill possess more options for

+aling and c$cling, and ultimatel$ lead to sustainable living environment.

7ell'designed public spaces are essential to the en(o$ment of cit$ life, and to mae ingapore more

attractive and liveable for all. ;ore public spaces +ill be set aside to create and realise ne+ shared

communit$ spaces. The successful implementation of these pro(ects +ill reCuire closel$ coordinated

eEorts bet+een government agencies and collaboration +ith the communit$.

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The ;aster Plan supports the needs of current and future generations of ingaporeans. &s a cit$'state,

+e have a diverse range of land use needs, and +e cannot predict the entiret$ of these needs nor the

forms that the$ +ill tae in future. Thus, +e revie+ the ;aster Plan regularl$ to re9ne it and tae into

account changing developmental needs.

7e continue to eplore better use of ingapores land b$ consolidating activities that reCuire a large

area, such as militar$ training, golf courses and farming in order to release more land for other uses. )n

addition to land reclamation as a strateg$ for ingapore to epand our ph$sical capacit$, +e +ill also

continue to eplore innovative +a$s to use underground space, such as for infrastructural, industrial

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#oncept Plan

The #oncept Plan is a strategic land use andtransportation plan that guides ingapores

development over the net F0'B0 $ears. 4evie+edever$ ten $ears, the #oncept Plan ensures thatthere is suDcient land to meet long'termpopulation and economic gro+th needs +hileproviding a good Cualit$ living environment for ourpeople.

"iven the constraints of our small land area, the#oncept Plan has pla$ed a vital role in helping usbalance our man$ land use needs, such as housing,industr$, commerce, pars and recreation,transport, defence and communit$ facilities. )nrevie+ing the #oncept Plan, +e tae into accountall ma(or land needs in collaboration +ith relevantgovernment agencies.

Public consultation is an important component of the #oncept Plan process. Through engaging ourstaeholders and the public at large, +e can betterunderstand our peoples concerns and aspirationsas +e plan for the future. )n past #oncept Plan4evie+s, etensive public consultation has beencarried out through various channels such assurve$s, focus group discussions, and publicforums.

The 9rst #oncept Plan +as formulated in 1@1 andlaid the foundation for ingapores gro+th for a


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;aster Plan

The ;aster Plan /;P is the statutor$ land use plan+hich guides ingaporeOs development in the

medium term over the net 10 to 1B $ears. )t isrevie+ed ever$ 9ve $ears and translates the broadlong'term strategies of the #oncept Plan intodetailed plans to guide the development of landand propert$. The ;aster Plan sho+s thepermissible land use and densit$ for developmentsin ingapore.

The ;aster Plan and the #oncept Plan provide acomprehensive, for+ard'looing and integratedplanning frame+or for sustainable development."iven the constraints of our small land area, the;aster Plan and the #oncept Plan have pla$ed avital role in helping us balance our man$ land useneeds, such as housing, industr$, commerce,

pars, recreation, transport, defence andcommunit$ facilities. )n revie+ing the ;aster Plan,+e tae into account all ma(or land needs incollaboration +ith relevant government agencies.

Public consultation is an important component ofthe ;aster Plan process. Through engaging ourstaeholders and the public at large, +e can betteraddress their concerns and aspirations as +e planfor the future. )n past ;aster Plan 4evie+s,etensive public consultation has been carried outthrough various channels such as ehibitions, focusgroup discussions, and public forums.


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The ;aster Plan +as introduced in 1@B8 and hasundergone regular updates ever$ B $ears. The;aster Plan has evolved from being a plan +hich

simpl$ re*ected preceding land use amendmentsto one +hich focuses on planning ahead for futuredevelopments. )n particular, it +as transformed toa more for+ard'looing planning document in themid 1@@0s through the advent of the =evelopment"uide Plans /="Ps, +hich set out detailedplanning ob(ectives at the local and regional levelsthat +ere aligned +ith the broader planningintentions of the #oncept Plan. The regular revie+and amendments to the ;aster Plan have factoredin changes in local and global trends, and ensuredthat our plans remain relevant to address futurechallenges and meet the needs of ingaporeans.

Find out more about the Master Plan

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programme. )nterim or temporar$ uses ma$ be allo+edfor vacant tate land that is not reCuired fordevelopment in the near term. ;ore information is

available at the ingapore Gand &uthorit$ /G& +ebsite.6or more information on eisting developmentsand facilities in $our neighbourhood, $ou ma$vie+ ne;ap. 6or estate upgrading and improvementpro(ects in $our neighbourhood, $ou ma$ vie+more information at $our to+n councils +ebsite.

6or development of e$ infrastructure and facilities,please refer to the relevant government agencies+ebsites, for eample :

Q &gricultural developments ' &gri'6ood M ?eterinar$ &uthorit$ ofingapore /&?&Q #ommunit$ facilities ;inistr$ of ocial &nd 6amil$ =evelopment /;6Q Jducational institutions and schools ;inistr$ ofJducation /;JQ )ndustrial developments Kurong To+n #orporation /KT#Q Pars and par connectors National Pars -oard /NP&4IQ Public housing developments ousing M =evelopment-oard /=-Q 4oads and rail pro(ects Gand Transport &uthorit$ /GT&Q ports facilities port ingapore /P4T"

Q Tourism developments ingapore Tourism -oard /T-

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