URA Singapore

2022-04-18 06:33:01 Get to know the people and inspiration for "Where Our Memories Are Parked", an art and photo exhibition curated by URA volunteers!

Interested to get involved in shaping our city too?

Watch on to find out how else you can contribute in exciting ways, and tell us more about yourself at go.gov.sg/uravp! Open / Comment

2022-04-15 08:00:45 Did you know that the Novena Church’s actual name is the Church of St Alphonsus? Since then, it’s become more popularly known as the Novena Church. The word “Novena” derives from "nine" in Latin, referring to the Catholic Church's nine days or weeks of devotion.

After being gazetted for conservation in 2011, the historic building was closed for substantial restoration work before reopening in 2017. The architecture of the structure is influenced by the Bible scriptures of King Solomon's temple, with a Gothic-inspired look that reflects the religion's early years. This historic landmark along Thomson Road remains a local landmark and community touchstone for all.

Swipe through to view more about its architectural details, and blessed Good Friday to all!

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2022-04-11 06:47:01 Spark your imagination this weekend!

Step into a “Japanese gameshow”, find out what happiness means to you, or grab a colourful photo — all this and more can be found at various malls and public spaces across Singapore.

Check them out in these 1-minute catch ups with our five URA-REDAS Spark Challenge finalists, and see how their creative prototypes are breathing life back into our public and retail spaces!

Have a favourite design prototype? Vote for it at https://go.gov.sg/sparkchallenge-vote! Voting ends on 18 Apr.

(Photos and video footages courtesy of the respective teams) Open / Comment

2022-04-07 13:00:22 The Singapore River’s story is one of transformation. After a massive clean up efforts in the 1990s, it has evolved to become the popular lifestyle destination we all know and love today, filled with hotels, shops, restaurants, and waterfront housing. Set against the signature skyline of Singapore’s Central Business District (CBD), the river stretches 3km long and is flanked by restored shophouses and warehouses, giving the area its unique and eclectic charm.

The Singapore River is also the first precinct to come on board our pilot Business Improvement District (BID) programme, which supports efforts by private businesses and communities to enhance the vibrancy of a precinct.

This April, the annual Singapore River Festival organised by Singapore River is back, with the digital fishing game #thegreatrivercleanup to teach players about the heritage of the Singapore River, and its inspiring journey over the years.
Find out more at www.srf.sg. Open / Comment

2022-04-06 07:18:13 Explore how far-sighted long-term plans have shaped Singapore's housing landscape from independence to the present day!

As aspirations and needs evolve over time, we regularly review long-term planning strategies for housing as well as our city's many competing land use needs. In our on-going Long-Term Plan Review, many of you have also shared ideas in engagement sessions for how future homes can look like.

We’ve developed possible planning strategies based on your feedback - hear more about them in our #LTPR2021 Round-Up Dialogues on 9 and 16 April! Register from now till 8 April at: https://go.gov.sg/tg-rud3 Open / Comment

2022-04-02 06:33:01 [New Exhibition] Looking for something to do this weekend?

Swing by the URA Centre to check out our latest exhibition, straight from the 17th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia!

Featuring 16 projects, ‘to gather: The Architecture of Relationships’ examines the nature of public spaces and the role they play in our lives. Catch the full exhibition from now till 8 July 2022. Plan your visit: go.gov.sg/togather-exhb Open / Comment

2022-03-31 08:03:01 Walk through a life-sized 'kaleidoscope' or unwind at a 'parking lot' that sparks connections with the latest batch of installations by the URA-REDAS Spark Challenge finalists!

From now to 30 April, catch these fascinating installations by five finalists of the URA-REDAS Spark Challenge at various locations across Singapore!

Learn more about these bright new ideas to revitalise our public spaces and vote for your favourite at: https://go.gov.sg/sparkchallenge-vote! Open / Comment

2022-03-30 11:33:13 #DidYouKnow proposing plans for the MRT network in the Concept Plan 1971 50 years ago was seen as a radical idea? Today, more than 130 stations across six MRT lines span our island with more to come!

Check out how long-term planning strategies have shaped Singapore's transport system through the decades in our second post of this #LTPR2021 series.

Sign up for the Long-Term Plan Review's Round-Up Dialogues to hear and share your feedback for possible long-term land use strategies for mobility and more. Register now at: https://go.gov.sg/tg-rud2 Open / Comment

2022-03-29 15:34:16 Did you know? This gallery gives you a bird’s eye view of the entire of Singapore’s Central Area.

Spot any familiar places here? You can check out the impressive Central Area Model for yourself at the Singapore City Gallery – plan your visit and sign up for guided tours at ura.gov.sg/gallery! Open / Comment

2022-02-25 07:33:02 Discover how careful planning of green spaces all around Singapore has brought the benefits of nature closer to us at “Where Our Memories Are Parked”, an art and photo exhibition curated specially by URA volunteers!

Catch the full exhibition at the Singapore City Gallery from now till 30 Apr 2022. Find out more at: go.gov.sg/womap-exhb Open / Comment