CENTRAL AREA Distinctive Districts

Orchard Road is Singapores premier shopping street. Upcoming

The Central Area is envisioned as shopping malls and improvements to pedestrian connectivity are
set to make it an even more attractive shopping destination.
a well-connected and walkable Singapore River is a charming, historic waterfront precinct
global city centre with abundant with a thriving nightlife. It promises to deliver more delightful
experiences with new place management initiatives.
job and business opportunities

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The Central Business District (CBD) is the prime office district
and endless options for leisure. of Singapore, with a mix of supporting retail, residential and
hotel uses. The CBD will extend further into Marina Bay, which is
It is an area of strong local planned as a vibrant and sustainable mixed-use precinct.

identity and rich built heritage, The Civic District was Singapores early administrative and
cultural centre, and is home to many historic buildings now
and provides a variety of housing reused for arts and cultural facilities. Improved pedestrian
connectivity and enhancements to public spaces will strengthen
options within an attractive its position as Singapores Civic and Cultural District.

environment where work and Bras Basah.Bugis is a lively Arts, Learning and Heritage district.
Enhancements along Queen Street and Waterloo Street will
play are close by. provide more spaces for street-based activities and improve the
walkability of the area.

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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.

Copyright 2013. All rights reserved.

For more information and photo credits, visit the Draft Master Plan 2013 exhibition
website at www.ura.gov.sg/MS/DMP2013.

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With 236ha of parks, promenades and public spaces, the
Central Area is planned to have attractive, 24/7 live-work- Getting to and around the city will be easier with new
play environments. These include: rail lines and expressways. In the next 10 years,
developments in the Central Area will be within a
The Bay East and Bay Central Gardens 5-minute walk, on average, from an MRT station. Identity: Historical and cultural gems
The extension of the waterfront promenade around
Marina Reservoir as part of the future Round Island Route As the birthplace of modern Singapore, the Central Area is a
Future transport enhancements include:
More greenery along the streets, and with sky parks, treasure trove of local culture and heritage. Its identity will
The Downtown and Thomson MRT lines with 22
vertical greenery and public spaces within buildings be strengthened by:
new stations
The transformation of Rochor Canal into a vibrant, clean Comprehensive pedestrian networks to provide all- The Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre in Marina Bay
and beautiful river by 2014 with new recreational and weather connectivity The Indian Heritage Centre in Little India by early 2015
community spaces along its banks New cycling paths along key routes The refurbished Chinatown Food Street by end 2013
More water-based activities in Marina Reservoir, Marina Coastal Expressway by end-2013 and North- The National Art Gallery by mid-2015
including water sports and river taxi rides South Expressway around 2020 Enhancements to public spaces within the Civic District