URA Revises Plans for 4,000-Home kampong Bugis, Prioritizing Green Spaces & Community Integration
Teh Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has redrawn development plans for the upcoming 4,000-home Kampong Bugis precinct, emphasizing enhanced green spaces, pedestrian-pleasant streets, and stronger integration wiht the surrounding Kallang River. The revised master plan, unveiled today, shifts from a higher-density approach to one prioritizing community living and environmental sustainability.
The changes come as the URA seeks to balance the need for housing with the desire to create a vibrant, liveable neighborhood. the 17-hectare site, located near Geylang Bahru MRT station, is slated for a mix of public and private housing, alongside commercial and recreational amenities. The URA’s decision impacts future residents, developers, and the broader Kallang area, with the revised plans aiming to deliver a more attractive and lasting urban surroundings. Redevelopment of the area is expected to take place over the next decade,with the first public housing projects launching in the coming years.
The updated plans feature a ”River Loop” – a continuous park connector along the Kallang River, designed to promote active mobility and provide residents with access to waterfront recreational spaces. Increased greenery throughout the precinct, including rooftop gardens and sky terraces, is also a key component of the revised design. The URA is also incorporating design guidelines to encourage building facades that respond to the riverfront and create a more visually appealing streetscape.
Alongside Kampong Bugis, other sites earmarked for redevelopment include Geylang Bahru Industrial Estate, currently under a 60-year lease expiring in the mid-2070s, and the former Kallang Basin Swimming Complex, which closed on August 31. The former Victoria School campus at 3 Geylang Bahru Lane, presently occupied by the Ministry of Manpower, is also slated for redevelopment into new homes.
