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The public tender for 30 Maxwell Road is now open!
We have rolled out a Request for Information exercise as part of the next phase of planning for this district. Find out more here!
Discover Singapore’s transformation into a modern city, the land use planning system, and our plans for the future at the Integrated Land Use Planning course from 25 to 28 February 2020.
Find out more about Kreta Ayer, its history and iconic architecture in a walking tour led by volunteers from Friends of the Museums.
See other exhibitions, talks and activities taking place at The URA Centre.
Our natural world holds the secrets to enhanced urban planning and design. From the shape of birds’ beaks to the communication system of ants, learn how biomimicry can be leveraged to solve our impending urban challenges.
Even in the midst of urgent urban renewal efforts in the 1960s, Alan Choe, the first General Manager of the Urban Renewal Unit had draft conservation plans in the drawer.
From sketching ideas on paper, to doing extensive archival research, crunching numbers and persuading people – it took seven years to make the case for conservation.
He awakened many to the charm and beauty of the old shophouses.
It was uncharted territory then in tackling the nuts and bolts of enhancing the physical environments of historic districts. It involved experiments from back lanes, tiles to timber flooring.
Principal Partner of Towner Construction, Er Kian Hoo and his firm have carried out over 40 restoration projects in more than 20 years.
When the focus shifted to a stronger emphasis on Singapore’s identity in the 2000s, Dr James Khoo led discussions with people from all walks of life in shaping and defining this.
At the 5th Urban Sustainability R&D Congress, the public and private sectors came together to share the latest in urban innovations, and explore how collaboration can keep our city moving forward. We outline the key highlights.
We explore how hawker centres parallel Singapore’s urban development, and look ahead to how hawkers will navigate the next chapter of their history.
Mobility-as-a-Service has the potential to enhance commuter travel and contribute to Singapore’s vision of a “car-lite” city.
Armed with new ideas and technologies such as artificial intelligence, many cities are reshaping their transportation systems to favour walking, cycling and public transit over private cars.
Technological advancements and reliable infrastructure have enabled cities like Singapore to grow food very differently.
Media Releases
Release of 4th Quarter 2019 real estate statistics
Tender closing for site at Gibraltar Crescent for dementia care village
Award of Tender for URA Sites at Jalan Bunga Rampai and Irwell Bank Road
Speeches
Speech by Mr Lawrence Wong, Minister for National Development and Second Minister for Finance, at th...
Ideas for Pasir Panjang Power District exhibited
Tender closing for URA sale sites at Jalan Bunga Rampai and Irwell Bank Road
Forum Replies
Differential parking rates help manage peak-hour demand
New green spaces planned for River Valley
URA releases flash estimate of 4th Quarter 2019 private residential property price index
Ring in 2020 with endless fun from day till night at the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2020
URA releases two sale sites at Kampong Bugis and River Valley Road
Proposals on sustainable rejuvenation wanted for Bukit Timah Fire Station