A Singapore Government Agency Website

Official website links end with .gov.sg

Government agencies communicate via .gov.sg websites (e.g. go.gov.sg/open). Trusted websites

Secure websites use HTTPS

Look for a lock () or https:// as an added precaution. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Get trusted information straight from the source.

Add the URA website (opens in new tab) as your preferred source on Google.

About Conservation

Learn how conserving Singapore's built heritage adds character and variety to our city's streetscapes and urban landscape.

Last updated on 17 June 2026

Why Conserve?

Learn how conserving Singapore's built heritage adds variety to our streetscapes and protects important reminders of our past, giving our city its distinctive character and identity.

URA Conservation Programme

Explore the history of URA's conservation efforts.

URA Conservation Principles

Learn more about URA's Conservation Principles, which go beyond preserving facades to retain the true spirit and ambience of historic buildings, rooted in a deep appreciation of their architecture, structure, and good management practices.