Just a few days ago, updates on upcoming HDB developments for Woodlands North Coast and Sembawang North within the 2025 BTO release were shared. Now, Urban Redevelopment Authority’s (URA) has announced its latest redevelopment strategies, this time for Tampines, Bishan, and Seletar. These plans are part of a broader push to decentralise economic hubs, offering residents more jobs closer to home.
Table of contents Redevelopment of Tampines Town Centre
One of the main areas targeted for redevelopment is Tampines, with plans centring on mixed-use projects around Tampines MRT Station and Tampines Regional Centre. The project aims to bring new housing, commercial spaces, and an integrated transport hub focused on the Tampines Bus Interchange and MRT station. These mixed-use developments will provide residents with seamless access to work, shopping, and leisure without travelling far.
To improve public transit and walkability, Tampines will see enhanced public spaces and infrastructure updates, including sheltered pathways and underground links. These improvements will connect Tampines seamlessly to Our Tampines Hub, Sun Plaza Park, and nearby HDB blocks, making Tampines MRT redevelopment an example of URA’s plans for Singapore’s regional centres.
Bishan Town Centre transformation
The Bishan Town Centre is set to experience significant transformation as well. New office spaces will be introduced near Junction 8 and Bishan Bus Interchange, with plans to integrate these offices with retail outlets, community amenities, and public transit facilities. Additional plazas will create gathering spaces for residents and visitors, encouraging a vibrant town centre.
The vision for Bishan also aligns with Singapore’s car-lite initiative. Streets near Bishan MRT will prioritise pedestrians, making public transportation more accessible and appealing. However, industry experts have pointed out some challenges here, noting that demand for office spaces in Bishan could be uncertain, as many companies still prefer being located near the