Ministry of National Development

The Minister for National Development (Mr Chee Hong Tat): The Ministry of National Development (MND) will continue to build an endearing city to live, work and play.

The Draft Master Plan 2025, developed through the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s extensive public engagement exercise, showcases our shared vision for Singapore’s land use plans and strategies for the next 10 to 15 years.

We will build more homes that cater to different needs, rejuvenate older neighbourhoods and estates, and make them more liveable, vibrant and senior-friendly. Business nodes and workplaces will be revitalised, bringing jobs closer to homes. The northern, eastern, and western gateways will grow as important economic nodes, while the city centre will remain a vital destination for business, tourism and culture, anchoring Singapore’s status as a global hub.

MND will keep public housing affordable and accessible, through a robust supply of Build-To-Order flats across different regions, including more with shorter waiting times. We will review the public housing income ceiling and study how to provide more housing options, including for singles, seniors and larger families. We will continue to improve public rental housing, including upgrading older rental blocks and supporting more rental households to own their homes.

We will also maintain a strong supply of land for private housing.

MND will enhance support for Singaporeans living in older estates, including by upgrading older towns and homes through programmes like the Home Improvement Programme and Neighbourhood Renewal Programme. We will improve infrastructure and amenities to make towns more senior-friendly. We will also develop and flesh out the framework for the Voluntary Early Redevelopment Scheme.

Selected private housing estates will also benefit from senior-friendly enhancements, under the Estate Upgrading Programme (EUP) (Regular Estate) and the EUP (Silver Estate). We will review legislation to ensure Management Corporations maintain and upgrade their ageing developments to meet the needs of their residents. Eligible households with seniors living in private properties will also get support to install in-home senior-friendly fittings under the Enhancement for Active Seniors (Private) programme.

MND will ensure towns are well-served with recreation amenities. We will build more integrated community hubs, for example in Toa Payoh and Woodlands, bringing together sports facilities, healthcare and community spaces in one convenient location. We are expanding the network of parks and park connectors to make green spaces more accessible and planning new public spaces along Identity Corridors that anchor community activity.

MND will mitigate the impact of climate change on Singaporeans through measures such as climate-sensitive urban planning and building design and the use of cool paints to mitigate the impact of rising temperatures.

MND will work with industry partners to uplift the built environment (BE) sector and to offer more career opportunities for Singaporeans. We will continue to empower BE firms to embrace technologies such as artificial intelligence tools, automation and digital collaboration across the building lifecycle.

MND will advance a pro-enterprise agenda, by streamlining our regulatory processes through the implementation of CORENET X and reducing regulatory burden and business costs.

MND will work with industry partners to catalyse new growth opportunities. This includes empowering commercial property owners to undertake place management through the Business Improvement District initiative and partnering local companies to develop innovative products and solutions, which can benefit the BE sector in Singapore and abroad.

Together with all Singaporeans, MND will shape a vibrant and sustainable future for our city – one that every generation can take pride in calling home.