Singapore will be a fun and exciting city. The Concept Plan aims to provide places for all of us to enjoy. There will be more sporting facilities to choose from, accessible green spaces with exciting activities to participate in, and more cultural facilities in convenient locations.

Green Spaces

More green spaces will cater to the recreational needs of a larger population. Currently, we have 2,500 ha of open spaces. The Concept Plan aims to almost double the amount of green space to 4,500 ha. The additional open space to be provided is equivalent to another 34 Bishan parks. This increase will ensure that we will all have sufficient green space to enjoy and create the feel of a city in a garden.

Besides more green spaces, the Concept Plan aims to make these green spaces more accessible. The park connector network will be extended to link parks with town centres, sports complexes and homes. Residents will be able to jog from the town park to other gardens and nature areas, or pop over at the town centre, before heading for the local swimming complex.

In addition, existing and future parks will take on distinct characters and looks coupled with exciting activities. One of the parks could be a Maze Park, much like the one from 'Alice in Wonderland', while another could be an Adventure Park complete with an obstacle course

Opening Up the Central Catchment

Nature lovers can look forward to the opening up of more areas within the Central Catchment for low-impact recreational uses, such as hiking and cycling. Visitors can take a tree-top walk, breathe in the fresh jungle air and discover the myriad species of flora and fauna in our very own Central Catchment Nature Reserve (see plan).

Lookout points will be set up at suitable locations within the Catchment for visitors to stop and take in the scenic views, or have a picnic. There are also plans to create scenic drives so that families can enjoy outings around the Central Catchment.

Keeping Rustic Areas

Unlike the 1991 Concept Plan that envisaged new towns at Pulau Ubin and Lim Chu Kang, the Concept Plan 2001 aims to keep these and other areas rustic for as long as possible. Other areas such as Sungei Khatib Bongsu at Simpang and Sungei China Mangrove at Woodlands will be integrated within parks so that more will be able to enjoy them.

Sports & Arts

The Concept Plan aims to provide a variety of sports facilities. Land will be set aside for a wide range of recreational activities, from swimming pools and badminton courts to public golf courses and marinas, depending on future demand.

Reservoirs like Bedok, Pandan, MacRitchie and Lower Seletar will be opened for organised non-motorised water activities such as canoeing, rowing and sailing.

Arts buffs can look forward to new arts spaces with exciting events lined up both in the city and within housing estates. The Rochor entertainment district will see more arts activities and institutions like the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. Plays and comedy acts can take place in parks, while neighbourhood community centres and other spaces in housing estates will have drama, art or singing classes and workshops.