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A City in Nature

With careful planning, we can continue to strengthen our natural capital while meeting development needs.

Last updated 29 July 2025

A City in Nature

Communities, researchers and nature groups are key partners in the stewardship of our green spaces. They contributed to the Long-Term Plan Review by enhancing the following strategies:

Sketch of someone jogging on a boardwalk above a waterbody

Multi-functional green spaces

Provide multi-functional green spaces to support the well-being and needs of residents.

Sketch of someone birdwatching

Science-based approach

Use a science-based approach to plan for key ecological corridors and green spaces, while ensuring sensitive development of new areas.

Sketch of a person and otters beside a waterbody

Nature-based solutions

Develop nature-based solutions to sustainably manage Singapore’s ecosystem.

Providing green respite near homes

Map of key green spaces islandwide

Parks for Health

Green spaces for wellness

Enhancing parks with lush vegetation and natural landscapes

A contemplative landscape at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park

A contemplative landscape at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park. (Source: NParks)

Integrating more therapeutic landscapes

Inclusive agility course at a therapeutic garden in Punggol Park

Inclusive agility course at a therapeutic garden in Punggol Park. (Source: NParks)

Making green spaces more accessible and conducive

A rest point along Alexandra Park Connector

A rest point along Alexandra Park Connector. (Source: NParks)

Extending the restorative benefits of nature

Therapeutic horticulture induction training for Nature Kakis Network's volunteers

Therapeutic horticulture induction training for Nature Kakis Network's volunteers. (Source: NParks)

Science-based approaches to developing green and blue spaces

Establishing nature corridors

Render showing waterfront boardwalk in a mangrove setting

Source: NParks

New park to safeguard marine ecosystems

Aerial photograph of Kusu Island
Kusu Island. (Source: NParks)

Developing nature-based solutions

Photo of Alkaff Lake in front of high rise public housing

Alkaff Lake. (Source: PUB)

Clean, green and vibrant waterways

Photo of terraced landscaping beside a lake

Alkaff Lake's terraced wetlands. (Source: PUB)

Photo of viewing deck cantilevered over a lake

A viewing deck by the lake. (Source: PUB)

Greening our buildings

Illustrated diagram showing various urban highrise greenery initiatives
Vertical greenery at Pan Pacific Orchard.
Vertical greenery at Pan Pacific Orchard. (Source: Finbarr Fallon)

Enhancing the integration of nature into the urban environment

Rendering of bridge over stream in a lush forested setting

Artist’s impression for illustrative purposes only. (Source: GuocoLand)