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Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)

Be an Urban Planner: Trade-off Challenge

Take on the role of an urban planner and tackle real-world trade-offs through a hands-on group challenge using data and building blocks to shape your own city plan.

Last updated 11 June 2026

Please note that our signature programmes are only for students and educators of local post-secondary educational institutions (ITE, JCs, polytechnics, universities).

A group of students collaborate on a project with maps and building blocks around a table.

About the programme

Step into the shoes of a planner! Experience the challenges of land use planning in Singapore and take on a planner role to develop the city. In small groups, you’ll work on a real-life case study using building blocks and real datasets to shape your plan. It’s your chance to dive deep into the world of planning and see how your ideas can transform the city!

Group size

For student groups –

Minimum: 50 pax; Maximum: 80 pax

For educator groups –

Minimum 30 pax; Maximum: 80 pax

Duration

The activity will take about 1 hour and can be combined with an optional 1-hour self-exploration of the Singapore City Gallery before or after the hosted programme. Consider allocating 2.5 hours for the total visit to provide buffer time for movement, especially if bus bookings are involved.

Cost

Complimentary