Master Plan 2008

Plans include preservation of Malay cultural heritage

Searching for information on land use and transacted prices of private housing projects in Singapore has now been made easier with URA's Master Plan and property market mobile applications. Both were among the top noteworthy applications in the iTunes lifestyle category within a week of their releases.

If modern-day Singapore conjures up images of a living, growing city, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) might well be considered its architect. Few planning agencies in the world have done quite as much to coordinate city planning efforts and bring a sense of coherence to the urban landscape.

It is hard to imagine today, but there was a time when few believed that Singapore could become a cosmopolitan home for its people, a host to numerous multi-national corporations and the location of financial institution headquarters. After all, it had severe land limitations and a lack of natural resources.

Lively, liveable, vibrant, with great economic opportunities and a quality living environment : That?s what the new Master Plan 2008 envisions for Singapore.

The Master Plan is the most significant land use plan that will guide Singapore?s physical development over the next 10 to 15 years. The latest Master Plan 2008 has been gazetted and offers an exciting future, sustaining growth and providing quality living environments for Singaporeans.

The exciting plans for the future have captured the hearts and imagination of the public since it was unveiled on 23 May 2008 by Mr Mah Bow Tan, Minister for National Development. Some 150,000 people have thronged the draft Master Plan 2008 exhibition and website since then, wowing us with their enthusiasm and positive responses.

The first land parcel offered for sale in Ophir-Rochor is strategically located in the heart of the city centre along the Beach Road / Ophir-Rochor Corridor, which is a natural extension from the established convention, office and hotel hub at Marina Centre. Slated for a mixed-use development, this land parcel will be in the catalyst for future development and growth in the area.

Where my future is : Great opportunities, good life

The highly anticipated land use plan for the next 10 to 15 years was unveiled by Minister for National Development, Mah Bow Tan on 23 May 2008. In the pipeline are exciting new growth areas and an array of leisure choices for all. In this special Skyline issue, read on to check out the key highlights of the draft Master Plan 2008, on display at The URA Centre from 23 May 2008.

The launch of the latest draft Master Plan 2008 marks a significant milestone in history. 10 years have passed since URA's 1998 Master Plan. Skyline gives you a glimpse of just how much the Master Plan has transformed Singapore's landscape over the past 10 years.

Sustainable development has generated much public interest and attention in recent times as the signs of global warming have raised alarm bells around the world. Today, plans and policies all over the world are being rewritten to address this problem and "sustainable development" is thrust into the limelight.

Pulsating with life as a rich, vibrant destination, the city centre is set to sparkle even more with exciting plans for Marina Bay and two other key growth areas - Tanjong Pagar and the Beach Road/Ophir-Rochor Corridor. Skyline zooms in and brings you the latest updates.

The buzz at Paya Lebar is set to be turned up a notch as plans to enhance the commercial hub get underway. Skyline checks out what's in store.

Think Singapore is boring? Think again. Hub Culture Zeitgeist Cities lists Singapore as one of the 20 most vibrant global cities in the world. Indeed, packed in this small island are plenty of leisure choices for everyone. And it is not enough just to provide space and facilities for play. Through URA's new Leisure Plan, the variety and quality of leisure options will be enhanced and expanded. Skyline zooms in on some of the exciting play options in store.

The draft Master Plan 2008 is presented in five regions - Central, West, North, North-East and East, each offering a range of live, work, play opportunities for residents. Skyline takes a bird's eye view and gives you the low down on what you can expect for each region in future.

The latest draft Master Plan 2008 marks a significant milestone in history.

URA plans to transform Jurong Lake District into a unique lakeside destination for business and leisure

In his speech made during the Committee of Supply Debate, National Development Minister Mr Mah Bow Tan unveiled the Government?s plan to double the size of the financial district as part of the strategy to position Singapore as one of Asia?s leading financial centres. Skyline tells you more about this vision and brings you other highlights of Minister Mah?s speech.

As part of the Draft Master Plan 2008, Mr Mah Bow Tan, Minister for National Development, recently announced a blueprint to transform Jurong East into a unique lakeside destination for business and leisure in the next 10 to 15 years. Come journey ahead of time with Skyline to discover what is in store.