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Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)

Raffles Place Alliance

Elevate Singapore’s premier business district as the Central ‘Buzz’ District where talent converges around opportunity, creativity, and entrepreneurship to work, meet, play, and chill.

Last updated 10 June 2026

From January 2020 to present.

Precinct Profile and Boundary

Historically rich with strategic importance, Raffles Place was the birthplace of Singapore’s commercial development. Today, it is the country’s premier business district featuring global headquarters and prominent landmark buildings. Beyond being a place of work, the precinct is also home to exciting shopping and dining options, including many world-renowned bars and restaurants.

Map of Singapore River area, outlined in red, with lettered and numbered markers. Streets and landmarks labeled.

Precinct Stakeholders

Total no. of members : 6

A1: CapitaSpring (CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust)
A2: CapitaGreen (CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust)
A3: Six Battery Road (CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust)
B1: Republic Plaza (City Developments Limited)
B2: City House (City Developments Limited)
C: Ocean Financial Centre (Keppel REIT)
D: One Raffles Place (OUE REIT Management Pte Ltd)
E: Royal Group Building and Royal One Philip (Royal Group Investments Pte Ltd)
F1: Singapore Land Tower (Singapore Land Group Limited)
F2: Clifford Centre (Singapore Land Group Limited)

Key Strategies and Initiatives

Strategies

  • Promote the Destination

  • Serve the Community 

  • Enhance the Hardware

Key Initiatives

  • #RPchairs – installation of playful and interesting public seating in Raffles Place Park, serving as rest areas for the working community and visitors, activating the park and boosting dwell time in the precinct.

  • Interesting festive décor installations and light-ups during Christmas and Chinese New Year that dazzles and enlivens the precinct.

  • UNWIND @ Raffles Place – quarterly picnic and movie nights with interesting activities (e.g. sports, lawn games, artisan markets and performances), attracting people to visit and linger longer in Raffles Place, even on weekends and after office hours.

  • Regular fitness workouts in partnership with Health Promotion Board to encourage healthy lifestyles for the working community.

  • Accessibility maps to enhance wayfinding and connectivity within the precinct, especially for individuals with disabilities. 

  • Audio Tours educating visitors on the many art installations in Raffles Place and the rich heritage of the precinct.

Outdoor film screening in Raffles Place, Singapore. People are watching a large screen on a building facade.

UNWIND @ Raffles Place Movie Screenings (Photo: Raffles Place Alliance)

People resting in a city park with modern buildings. A floral sculpture and "Fu" Chinese character are visible.

#RPchairs (Photo: Raffles Place Alliance)

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