Paya Lebar Air Base will be developed from ground up to address the growing challenges of climate change and resource scarcity. Existing green and blue will connect to the larger islandwide green, blue and ecological network. This will enhance the resilience of our ecosystems and strengthen Singapore’s native biodiversity.
A network of parks, nature corridors and walkways across the new town can be woven into PLAB’s existing green and blue spaces.
These spaces will support biodiversity while offering recreation options close to nature. They will also connect to existing green and blue spaces in the east and boost Singapore’s transformation into a City in Nature.
A network of parks, nature corridors and walkways across the new town can be woven into PLAB’s existing green and blue spaces. These spaces will support biodiversity while offering recreation options close to nature. They will also connect to existing green and blue spaces in the east and boost Singapore’s transformation into a City in Nature.
Riverbanks Various waterfront characteristics for different lifestyle experiences.
Floating Recreational Spaces A variety of blue spaces could potentially enable various water recreational activities and floating lifestyle establishments.
PLAB’s green and blue systems can also act as a sponge to protect the city from urban flooding. By collecting stormwater runoff in canals, rivers, detention, it could also help further recharge our reservoirs to improve water security.
At least half of PLAB’s energy needs can be derived from renewable resources. Developments within will also be sensitively planned in response to the environment and climate to support a sustainable and energy-efficient town.
The alternating pattern of the towers ensures that every tower has visual access to the greens. The North-South orientation of towers also reduces unwanted strong sunlight from the East and West, and allows wind tunnels to naturally cool and ventilate neighbourhoods.
Urban Porosity
Wind Corridors
Neighbourhoods are oriented along the prevailing wind direction such that major wind corridors can form along the roads surrounding the neighbourhoods. This harnesses winds for natural cooling.
"Runway for Your Imagination" Ideas Competition
Between 2019-2020, URA, Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) and Singapore Institute of Planners (SIP) launched an Ideas Competition called “Runway for Your Imagination” inviting design professionals, students and members of the public to contribute fresh ideas of what they wish to see at the redeveloped PLAB in future. Read about their interesting ideas here.
SIA / SIP Consultancy
Find out more about a second Concept Master Plan from the SIA and SIP here.