New manager plans revamp for Bugis street market

CapitaLand to manage Bugis Village, Bugis St from April 1; some tenants voice concerns

Among the tentative proposals are plans to create open spaces which could serve as retail incubators for established brands and local start-ups. CapitaLand said it has plans to utilise the site's existing shophouses and spiral staircases to boost the
Known among locals and tourists for its unique blend of independent retailers, juice stalls and souvenir shops, the Bugis Village and Bugis Street site is near Bugis MRT station. CapitaLand, which has been granted an initial tenancy term of three years, said it will build on the old while celebrating the new.
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Among the tentative proposals are plans to create open spaces which could serve as retail incubators for established brands and local start-ups. CapitaLand said it has plans to utilise the site's existing shophouses and spiral staircases to boost the
CapitaLand said it has plans to utilise the site’s existing shophouses and spiral staircases to boost the Instagrammable profile of the area. PHOTO: CAPITALAND
Among the tentative proposals are plans to create open spaces which could serve as retail incubators for established brands and local start-ups. CapitaLand said it has plans to utilise the site's existing shophouses and spiral staircases to boost the
Among the tentative proposals are plans to create open spaces which could serve as retail incubators for established brands and local start-ups. PHOTO: CAPITALAND
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Jan 17, 2020, 06:58 PM
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Jan 17, 2020, 05:00 AM
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Bugis Village and Bugis Street, Singapore's largest street market which in recent years has reported dwindling footfall, is getting a revamp.

From April 1, mall developer CapitaLand will take over the management of both after winning a joint tender for their integrated management, in a move announced by the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) on Wednesday.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on January 17, 2020, with the headline New manager plans revamp for Bugis street market. Subscribe

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