The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has launched the exhibition – Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city: Model for Sustainable Urban Development – to showcase joint efforts between Singapore and China in building a sustainable city. Organised by URA in collaboration with the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Investment and Development Co. Ltd (SSTEC), with support from the Eco-City Administrative Committee … Continue reading
Former head of civil service Peter Ho will take over as chairman of the Urban Redevelopment Authority on Sunday. He will take over from Mr Alan Chan, who will step down on Saturday when his term ends. Mr Ho is currently a senior advisor to the Centre for Strategic Futures and senior fellow at the … Continue reading
The Singapore City Gallery has officially reopened to the public, and it is sporting a new look. The gallery is the only one in Singapore that details the nation’s physical planning efforts. The gallery showcases Singapore’s physical transformation over the last 40 years to become one of Asia’s most liveable cities. The revamped gallery boasts … Continue reading
Seven key regulatory changes to the property sector have been proposed by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). These are aimed at making the industry more transparent and to raise protection for home buyers. This follows last week’s announcement by National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan in Parliament that the Housing Developers Act and Housing Developers … Continue reading
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has won a prestigious international award for the transformation of the Southern Ridges. It was conferred the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Awards for Excellence 2010: Asia Pacific. The Southern Ridges is a nine-kilometre chain of green and open spaces spanning Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, Kent Ridge Park … Continue reading