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Urbanisation and urban planning

AI solution to make neighbourhoods safer for seniors among projects at new urban planning exhibition

The AI for Cities exhibition by the Urban Redevelopment Authority showcases the uses of AI in planning, building and managing Singapore’s land.
The AI for Cities exhibition by the Urban Redevelopment Authority showcases the uses of AI in planning, building and managing Singapore’s land.

Retrofitting buildings for a more liveable Singapore

SLA has notably demonstrated the potential for meaningful and economically feasible stewardship of existing buildings through public-private partnerships, such as New Bahru (pictured), KADA and The Foundry.
SLA has notably demonstrated the potential for meaningful and economically feasible stewardship of existing buildings through public-private partnerships, such as New Bahru (pictured), KADA and The Foundry.

The Circle Line’s almost complete. Its walkways don’t have to be empty

Art panels along a walkway at a Thomson East-Coast Line MRT station.
Art panels along a walkway at a Thomson East-Coast Line MRT station.

Ex-mayor of Seoul’s ‘Brooklyn’ sets sights on running South Korean capital

Incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se‑hoon (right) of the main opposition People Power Party and Chong Won‑o of the ruling Democratic Party, both candidates in the 3 June local elections, sing 'March for the Beloved,' a protest song symbolizing the 1980 pro‑democracy uprising.
Incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se‑hoon (right) of the main opposition People Power Party and Chong Won‑o of the ruling Democratic Party, both candidates in the 3 June local elections, sing 'March for the Beloved,' a protest song symbolizing the 1980 pro‑democracy uprising.

Growth of urban cities discussed at Lianhe Zaobao’s inaugural cultural forum

Around 500 attendees were tuned in at Lianhe Zaobao's inaugural Cultural Forum: City Insights 2026, held on May 17.
Around 500 attendees were tuned in at Lianhe Zaobao's inaugural Cultural Forum: City Insights 2026, held on May 17.

Yishun 10, S’pore’s first multiplex, set to make way for residential and commercial building

The building was designed by Australian architect Geoff Malone in the postmodern style.
The building was designed by Australian architect Geoff Malone in the postmodern style.

Singapore then and now: Liu Thai Ker planned 20 of 24 HDB towns, here’s what they looked like on paper

The late veteran architect and urban planner Dr Liu Thai Ker in 2023.
The late veteran architect and urban planner Dr Liu Thai Ker in 2023.

Residents gather to share conservation ideas for Siglap’s six-decade-old Block 1

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Generic photo of Block 1 East Coast Road on April 11, 2026.
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Generic photo of Block 1 East Coast Road on April 11, 2026.

URA prepares former Shuqun Secondary School site for hundreds of new homes

The former Shuqun Secondary School site in Jurong East Street 21.
The former Shuqun Secondary School site in Jurong East Street 21.

New roads to be built by end-2030 to serve homes in new Paterson neighbourhood

Overview of the plot of land bounded by Paterson Road, Orchard Boulevard and Grange Road on March 31, 2026. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has called a tender for the demolition of existing buildings on the site and plans to construct a new road linking the three roads. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Overview of the plot of land bounded by Paterson Road, Orchard Boulevard and Grange Road on March 31, 2026. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has called a tender for the demolition of existing buildings on the site and plans to construct a new road linking the three roads. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.