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Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)

Land Planning

Discover how URA optimises Singapore's limited land and balances competing needs for current and future generations.

Last updated 10 June 2026

Our Planning Process

Chart showing how URA plans for Singapore to balance economic, social and environmental needs

This long-term planning involves broad strategies, identifying land for various needs, and establishing Singapore’s overall development pace. These then lead into planning for the necessary infrastructure and resources to support the proposed land use.

By balancing economic, social and environmental considerations, the goal is to create a sustainable Singapore that provides a quality living environment, offers plentiful growth opportunities and jobs for the people, and safeguards our clean and green landscape.

Long-Term Plan

Explore Singapore’s long-term land use planning approach that optimises limited land and guides development over the next 50 years, balancing present and future needs.

Master Plan

Explore how Singapore's development is guided over the next 10-15 years to support a liveable, sustainable and well-connected city.

Planning Strategies

From optimising land and building urban resilience, to harnessing smart planning and innovation, find out how Singapore takes a forward-looking approach to keep our city liveable and sustainable.

Shaping our City

From heritage corridors to iconic districts, discover how Singapore uses urban design and placemaking to strengthen community ties and shape a distinctive city.

Urban Design

Urban design goes beyond buildings to shape how people experience the city. Learn how close collaboration across disciplines and sectors helps create a distinctive and liveable Singapore.