Tours & Trails

Discover Singapore's Urban Transformation

by Urban Redevelopment Authority
11, 25 May • 10:00am
11, 25 May • 11:00am
11, 25 May • 12:00pm

Embark on an hour-long guided tour to discover Singapore's urban transformation over the past 50 years to becoming one of Asia's most liveable cities. Gain insights into our urban planning challenges and the innovative solutions that tackle them.

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Timing:
Saturday, 11 May | 10am, 11am, 12pm
Saturday 25 May | 10am, 11am, 12pm

Venue: Singapore City Gallery, 45 Maxwell Road, The URA Centre
Meeting Point: Entrance to Singapore City Gallery, Level 2
Registration link: https://go.gov.sg/shf-ura

Designed for local residents, our guided tour offers an insightful overview of Singapore's urban development and URA's role in translating plans into reality through long-term, integrated planning. Led by URA volunteers, gain a better appreciation of the challenges in balancing different needs for land and the innovative solutions that we have adopted to overcome them, to shape a distinctive, liveable and sustainable city.

Urban Redevelopment Authority
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore’s land use planning and conservation agency. We strive to create an endearing home and a vibrant and sustainable city through long-term planning and innovation, in partnership with the community. As the main government land sales agent, we manage the sale and development of State land to support planning, economic and social objectives. In shaping a distinctive city, URA also promotes architecture and urban design excellence. Visit www.ura.gov.sg for more information.




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