Download - URA Masterplan Brochure Queenstown
QUEENSTOWNFirst developed by the Singapore Improvement Trust in the 1950s, Queenstown has grown into a modern town that offers a variety of housing, ample amenities and excellent transport connectivity. As Queenstown develops, there will be continuing efforts to showcase its heritage and strengthen its distinct identity.
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Artist’s Impression of Proposed Community Park at Holland Villlage
Artist’s Impression of SkyTerrace@Dawson Kite flying at West Coast Park
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Artist’s Impression of Integrating Heritage and Housing at Dawson
Disclaimer: This brochure aims to give a broad idea of future developments in the next five years and does not form part of the Draft Master Plan 2013. All information provided is updated as at October 2013 but may be subject to change depending on developmental needs. While reasonable endeavours have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, locations shown in the maps as well as illustrations are indicative only, and the Urban Redevelopment Authority disclaims all liability for any injury, loss or damage whatsoever that may arise as a result of any inaccuracy, error or omission in the information.
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How towns are plannedOur towns are planned with a comprehensive range of facilities to meet the needs of current and future residents. These include housing, shops, schools, libraries, sports facilities, community clubs and parks – all important in ensuring a liveable, self-sufficient town. The facilities are carefully distributed across each town to ensure good accessibility, supported by an efficient transport network. Most towns also have commercial nodes and other employment centres such as industrial estates and business parks within the town or nearby, to provide job opportunities close to homes. These facilities and employment centres will be developed according to demand.
The detailed planning and implementation of plans for each town is a joint effort of many government agencies.
Economy: Nurturing a growth centre and creating jobs
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The development of one-north is progressing steadily and will continue to create exciting job opportunities in this cutting-edge live-work-play-learn environment. Upcoming developments include:
• Lucasfilm’s Sandcrawler, at Fusionopolis• The Metropolis, a new office building next to Buona Vista MRT Station• Mediacorp’s new headquarters at Mediapolis• CampusesofESSEC and Unilever’s Four Acres Corporate University at Nepal Hill
As the first satellite town, Queenstown has a rich history that is closely linked to Singapore’s nation building. Today, several buildings, including Princess House, the former Anchor Brewery Brewmaster’s House and the Church of
the Blessed Sacrament, have been conserved. To further preserve memories of a shared past and to enrich
residents’ sense of belonging, more heritage buildings will be conserved:
•Former Commonwealth Avenue Wet Market at Block 38 Commonwealth
Avenue, which will be incorporated into a new HDB development
•Queenstown Library, the first community library in Singapore•Blocks 1, 2 and 6 of the historic Alexandra Hospital•394 Alexandra Road
Besides these treasured landmarks, Queenstown is home to Holland Village, one of the more popular lifestyle destinations in Singapore. While there are plans to rejuvenate an old housing precinct, care will be taken to safeguard its distinctive character as an urban village with intimate streetscapes. Besides new housing, there will be a new community park planned for this area and a new mixed-use development that will provide sufficient car parking for visitors. The extended Holland Village will have a human-scale, pedestrian-oriented environment and public spaces.
Queenstown offers a wide range of recreational facilities and landscapes for residents of all ages to delight in their favourite outdoor activities. In addition to major parks such as West Coast Park, Kent Ridge Park and HortPark, residents have easy access to green spaces within the housing estates. Green spaces are being planned for most households to be no more than a 10-minute walk away from a park:
• Anexpandedpark connector network, including links to the future Round Island Route, will make it easier for residents to walk or cycle to other parks and attractions• Anew community park at Holland Village• TheRail Corridor as a green route for walking and cycling• Aninnovativepark at one-north that will have a car park tucked underneath it and that will double up as an outdoor event space next to MediaCorp’s new campus
Identity: Nostalgic Queenstown, intriguing Holland Village
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Homes in Queenstown are highly popular given their proximity to the city. Queenstown will see more diverse housing options for Singaporeans and opportunities for young couples to live close to their families.
• Margaret Drive will see new public housing, the development of new private housing nearby and the construction of a nursing home to serve the needs of elderly residents• Ghim Moh will see new high-density housing in future• New homes will soon rise near the fringes of Holland Village, and will give home-seekers a chance to live close to the buzz of this lifestyle node
Housing: New choices in a fresh environment
Leisure: New reasons to be outdoors