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Enhancing City Neighbourhoods

Look forward to more residential neighbourhoods that are close to transport options, workplaces and abundant lifestyle offerings in the heart of the city. New and existing neighbourhoods are being enhanced to retain their unique character while offering new types of urban living.

Last updated 29 July 2025

The dynamic heart of the city

Map of Downtown

Marina South: A new model for city living

Map of Marina South

10-minute neighbourhood

Structure plan of Marina South

Marina South – A 10-minute neighbourhood.

Artist impression of underground pedestrian link
An underground pedestrian link directly below the Pedestrian Mall will provide a weather-protected connection between developments and the Marina South TEL stations.

Community-centric neighbourhood for all

Artist's impression of plazas and courtyards

Plazas and courtyards within developments fronting the pedestrian mall provide spaces for events and casual meetups with friends and family.

Green, blue and cool

Sustainable living

Sketch of sustainable features in future Marina South developments

Pearl’s Hill: Hillside Living in the City

Map of Pearl's Hill

Diverse homes, inclusive living

Artist impression of planned Pedestrian Mall at the future integrated mixed-use development at Pearl's Hill

A planned Pedestrian Mall at the future integrated mixed-use development will provide easy access from Outram Park MRT station towards Eu Tong Sen Street and Chinatown.

A lush, hillside environment

Artist impressions of stepped building forms with sky gardens and roof terraces

Terraced buildings, sky terraces and rooftop gardens offer vantage points for residents to enjoy views to and from the hill park.

Connected spaces, connecting places

Parl's Hill Connectivity Plan

Parl's Hill Connectivity Plan

Celebrating the hill’s history

Artist impressions of A public space at the forecourt of the Lower Barracks

A public space at the forecourt of the Lower Barracks will provide residents and visitors opportunities to explore and develop a greater appreciation of the area’s heritage.

Newton: An Urban Village for the Community

Map of Newton
Structure plan of Newton

A distinctive urban village

Artist impression of cycling paths along the Inner Ring Corridor at Newton

Linking up the neighbourhood - Walking, cycling, and access to recreation options will become more convenient with new connections to the future North-South Corridor, Orchard Road, and other nodes along the Inner Ring Corridor.

Embracing Newton’s rich history and identity

Artist impression of the Village Square at Newton

Introducing a welcoming “Village Square” - A new amenity node with a central public square has been planned next to Newton MRT Interchange Station, complementing the nearby Newton Food Centre, which will be retained as a familiar community node.

More spaces to connect

Artist impression of Monk's Hill Road
Monk’s Hill Road is set to transform into an intimate linear park, offering a lush public space that encourages everyday encounters. This green corridor will also connect residents to Newton MRT Interchange and extend all the way to Emerald Hill.

Newton's heritage: From Plantations to Homes

Timeline showing heritage areas in Newton