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More homes to be built in Central and West areas: Mah
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More homes to be built in Central and West areas: Mah Bow Tan
SINGAPORE: More housing will be injected in the Central and West Regions, where there are currently proportionately more jobs than homes, said National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan.
Mr Mah was speaking at the URA Corporate Plan Seminar, and was revealing the key thrusts of Concept Plan 2011 that will chart the land use, infrastructure development and vision for Singapore in the next 40 to 50 years.
More homes will be built in popular towns such as Punggol, Sengkang, Yishun and Choa Chu Kang to cater to population growth.
Choa Chu Kang will be progressively developed and expanded starting as early as next year, said Mr Mah. In tandem, communal facilities like neighbourhood parks and places of worship will also be developed.
Mr Mah said beyond the medium term, new towns and housing areas, such as Tengah will be opened up.
At the same time, more commercial and industrial activities will be injected in the North and North-East, where there are currently more homes than jobs.
Mr Mah said re-balancing the job-worker distribution will take some stress off the transport networks and reduce commuting times.
He said given the limited land supply, there will be higher density housing.
This will be concentrated around transport nodes, so that more people will benefit from direct access to public transportation.
In the next decade and beyond, more than 10,000 homes could be built in vacant land around MRT stations such as Commonwealth, Queenstown, and Bishan.
"But this doesn't mean we are only going to build 10,000 homes. There would be many areas we would be releasing land for homes. The roll out, how much land we set aside the residential units would depend on the take-up rate," Mr Mah said.
The homes will be progressively built in tandem with population growth and would be higher-rise housing of more than 30 storeys.
Leisure options and greenery will also be expanded.
The needs of an ageing population will be taken into account in planning for various facilities such as healthcare, housing and social facilities at the national level.
Mr Mah said his ministry will work with partners to transform the way Singaporeans live, work, play and commute.
He also revealed that a population size of 6.5 million was used as a planning assumption for the Concept Plan. However, it is not a population target.
Mr Mah said the actual size of the population in 50 years' time will be determined by many factors, such as Singapore's economic conditions, the pace of job creation, and the fertility rate.
URA will exhibit the draft Concept Plan 2011 and its strategies in the fourth quarter of this year.
- CNA/cc/al
looks like the west and central will get more and more houses, ie more and more crowded.
And the north and north east will get more commercial/industrial estates.
I live in the north :)
Actually it is the west will get more commercialised and industrialised.
1. Jurong island has expanded tremedously since last year.
2. If you travel along west coast, you might notice that MPA/ PSA is expanding the port via land reclamation.
3. Lakefront District will be constructed over the next few years.
The pace of economic growth there will outpace the growth of residential buildings. Which is why the government is planning to build more houses there.
Actually it is the west will get more commercialised and industrialised.
1. Jurong island has expanded tremedously since last year.
2. If you travel along west coast, you might notice that MPA/ PSA is expanding the port via land reclamation.
3. Lakefront District will be constructed over the next few years.
The pace of economic growth there will outpace the growth of residential buildings. Which is why the government is planning to build more houses there.
ya but all these is already decided probably some years ago, ie these are OLD PLANS. What the article mention is going forward, ie new plans.
So now no more new commercial/industry in west side. What the west will get is more housing.... I thought the west already very crowded. I am surprised how crowded boonlay was when I visited it recently for the first time in 8 years.
These plans for the west have yet to be fully developed. Usually when the area starts to boom, they will continue to attract further investments.
1. Jurong island expansion last year and this year is due to start-up of the crackers, which produces ethylene that is in high demand for downstream petrochemical and pharmaceutical processes. Hence we can expect more downstream companies setting up in Jurong island and other parts of Jurong in the next few years.
2. The land reclamation along pasir panjang terminal will take several years and when completed, it will attract more logistic and bulk materials companies to locate in the west.
3. Lakefront district will provide office spaces for the HQ of the companies that are operating in the west and the region. The potential move of MND and MEWR to this area means that the retail there will boom and sectors-related companies could set up offices near the government ministries/agencies in the next few years.
These plans for the west have yet to be fully developed. Usually when the area starts to boom, they will continue to attract further investments.
1. Jurong island expansion last year and this year is due to start-up of the crackers, which produces ethylene that is in high demand for downstream petrochemical and pharmaceutical processes. Hence we can expect more downstream companies setting up in Jurong island and other parts of Jurong in the next few years.
2. The land reclamation along pasir panjang terminal will take several years and when completed, it will attract more logistic and bulk materials companies to locate in the west.
3. Lakefront district will provide office spaces for the HQ of the companies that are operating in the west and the region. The potential move of MND and MEWR to this area means that the retail there will boom and sectors-related companies could set up offices near the government ministries/agencies in the next few years.
you stay in the west?? :luke-and-darth:
haha.. i like this ----->:luke-and-darth:
For the next few years, the JLD should getting hotter. That's why URA plan to build more houses there.
However, they are also planning how to divert the crowds and make it more balance for the whole islands in next 40 years. That's why the concept plan 2011 stating that they plan to put more industrials and commercials at the North/NE. Hope to see the details of the CP2011 soon. :)
Finance back-end --> East
PSA/shipping --> West
??? --> North
downtown should has more spaces by then.
More commercial and industrial will be built in north and north east part of
singapore. I am looking at private apt, pls adv any project near by . tks
devilplate
15-04-11, 10:42
More commercial and industrial will be built in north and north east part of
singapore. I am looking at private apt, pls adv any project near by . tks
u sure u wana stay close to industrial areas?
8courtyard lor...jus next to industrial:p
Is Seletar area consider North east region of Singapore ?
ya but all these is already decided probably some years ago, ie these are OLD PLANS. What the article mention is going forward, ie new plans.
So now no more new commercial/industry in west side. What the west will get is more housing.... I thought the west already very crowded. I am surprised how crowded boonlay was when I visited it recently for the first time in 8 years.
this is a reminder that support Garmen so this will become true....:D
you stay in the west?? :luke-and-darth:
I stay in the central.
More commercial and industrial will be built in north and north east part of
singapore. I am looking at private apt, pls adv any project near by . tks
North lacks shipping n air tpt, unless seletar takes off. But shipping is still cheapest for goods.
Is this the beginning of the end of CCR?
Is this the beginning of the end of CCR?
u ever take a boat in front sink behind still floating?
just flip all the way, till u are bloated. Then buy overseas property and enjoy life...no need to tink so much bout cost of living
Looking of forward to the Concept 2011 plan. It has been URA's policy to have workplace near their homes. It depends on the types of workplace (i.e. light or heavy industries) as this will have an implication on the type of people moving there. It can be a double-edge sword.
Do you think orchard road shopping activity or financial activities at marina bay area duplicated in the north and northeast?
Is this the beginning of the end of CCR?
Geylang OKT
15-04-11, 16:51
Lots of supply coming onboard :D :D :D
Geylang OKT
15-04-11, 16:58
(SINGAPORE) The government will boost Singapore's housing stock in tandem with the growth in population and expand towns such as Punggol, Sengkang, Yishun and Choa Chu Kang over the next 40 to 50 years, National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan said yesterday.
He also revealed that more homes will be built in the Central and West regions in a bid to take some stress off transport networks and reduce commuting times.
'Our current towns will be redeveloped and expanded to provide affordable and good quality housing in popular areas like Punggol, Sengkang, Yishun and Choa Chu Kang,' Mr Mah said. 'Beyond the medium term, we will also open up new towns in areas such as Tengah.'
Mr Mah, who was speaking at a seminar organised by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), was giving industry players a peek at the Concept Plan 2011. The Concept Plan will be officially unveiled in the fourth quarter of this year. It will chart plans for land use and infrastructure development in Singapore over the next 40 to 50 years.
In addition to boosting housing supply, the government also plans to bring jobs closer to homes by having more equal job-to-worker distribution across the island.
More housing will be injected into the Central and the West regions of Singapore, where currently there are proportionately more jobs than homes. At the same time, the government will also put more commercial and industrial activities in the North and North-East, where there are currently more homes than jobs.
'Re-balancing the job-worker distribution will not resolve all our traffic issues, but it will take some stress off our transport networks and reduce commuting times,' Mr Mah said.
There are also plans to concentrate higher density housing around transport nodes, so that more people will benefit from direct access to public transportation.
Giving one example, Mr Mah said that his ministry could add more than 10,000 HDB flats and private homes in vacant land around three MRT stations - Bishan, Commonwealth and Queenstown - in the next decade and beyond. These homes will be high-rise developments of more than 30 storeys.
'Higher density housing can bring greater economies of scale, and support the development of more amenities in close proximity to homes,' Mr Mah said. 'As we build up our towns, we will expand our transport infrastructure, especially our rail network.'
Analysts said that the government is likely to increase the plot ratios for residential land in Singapore's Central regions and near MRT stations.
'In towns such as Punggol, Sengkang and in the West, there is still quite a bit of land left for development,' said Knight Frank chairman Tan Tiong Cheng. 'But around MRT stations and in the Central regions, residential plot ratios are likely to go up.'
A developer BT spoke to also said that residential plot ratios look set to be increased in the coming years. He added that he hopes the government will boost plot ratios for both private and public land.
In his speech yesterday, Mr Mah added that leisure options and greenery will be expanded.
The government will also take into account Singapore's ageing population in planning for various facilities such as healthcare, housing and social facilities at the national level. It will also review town planning strategies to facilitate ageing in place, he said.
Lots of land supply coming to town! (Ops, sorry, to be exact is OCR and RCR (Bishan, Commonwealth and Queenstown - this is the only CENTRAL land they have)! Simon is right! No Orchard land available for sale!. :p
(SINGAPORE) The government will boost Singapore's housing stock in tandem with the growth in population and expand towns such as Punggol, Sengkang, Yishun and Choa Chu Kang over the next 40 to 50 years, National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan said yesterday.
He also revealed that more homes will be built in the Central and West regions in a bid to take some stress off transport networks and reduce commuting times.
'Our current towns will be redeveloped and expanded to provide affordable and good quality housing in popular areas like Punggol, Sengkang, Yishun and Choa Chu Kang,' Mr Mah said. 'Beyond the medium term, we will also open up new towns in areas such as Tengah.'
Mr Mah, who was speaking at a seminar organised by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), was giving industry players a peek at the Concept Plan 2011. The Concept Plan will be officially unveiled in the fourth quarter of this year. It will chart plans for land use and infrastructure development in Singapore over the next 40 to 50 years.
In addition to boosting housing supply, the government also plans to bring jobs closer to homes by having more equal job-to-worker distribution across the island.
More housing will be injected into the Central and the West regions of Singapore, where currently there are proportionately more jobs than homes. At the same time, the government will also put more commercial and industrial activities in the North and North-East, where there are currently more homes than jobs.
'Re-balancing the job-worker distribution will not resolve all our traffic issues, but it will take some stress off our transport networks and reduce commuting times,' Mr Mah said.
There are also plans to concentrate higher density housing around transport nodes, so that more people will benefit from direct access to public transportation.
Giving one example, Mr Mah said that his ministry could add more than 10,000 HDB flats and private homes in vacant land around three MRT stations - Bishan, Commonwealth and Queenstown - in the next decade and beyond. These homes will be high-rise developments of more than 30 storeys.
'Higher density housing can bring greater economies of scale, and support the development of more amenities in close proximity to homes,' Mr Mah said. 'As we build up our towns, we will expand our transport infrastructure, especially our rail network.'
Analysts said that the government is likely to increase the plot ratios for residential land in Singapore's Central regions and near MRT stations.
'In towns such as Punggol, Sengkang and in the West, there is still quite a bit of land left for development,' said Knight Frank chairman Tan Tiong Cheng. 'But around MRT stations and in the Central regions, residential plot ratios are likely to go up.'
A developer BT spoke to also said that residential plot ratios look set to be increased in the coming years. He added that he hopes the government will boost plot ratios for both private and public land.
In his speech yesterday, Mr Mah added that leisure options and greenery will be expanded.
The government will also take into account Singapore's ageing population in planning for various facilities such as healthcare, housing and social facilities at the national level. It will also review town planning strategies to facilitate ageing in place, he said.
rattydrama
15-04-11, 19:32
couldnt explain why the demand for march is going up and why talk about 40-50 years later. We may not be around to vote.
Lots of land supply coming to town! (Ops, sorry, to be exact is OCR and RCR (Bishan, Commonwealth and Queenstown - this is the only CENTRAL land they have)! Simon is right! No Orchard land available for sale!. :p
i have surveyed URA urban layout mode, orchard only left 2-3 plots of ultra top end land left. Dont think it will be released. only way is thru En Bloc, But i m sure the indonesian owner will want sky prices
couldnt explain why the demand for march is going up and why talk about 40-50 years later. We may not be around to vote.
sell u an idea that he got plan, but he wont be ard to see it carry out.
Lots of land supply coming to town! (Ops, sorry, to be exact is OCR and RCR (Bishan, Commonwealth and Queenstown - this is the only CENTRAL land they have)! Simon is right! No Orchard land available for sale!. :p
Agreed.... but cannot afford Orchard Road leh....:(
Can only afford household shelter in Orchard Road :p
Agreed.... but cannot afford Orchard Road leh....:(
Can only afford household shelter in Orchard Road :p
if only can buy car park in ORchard! it will be a good first step to start.
stalingrad
15-04-11, 21:00
where is orchard road? I have never been there before.
Oh, sorry sorry, you mean ORCHARD ROAD. I must have been there before. Let's see...... I probably went there in late 1990s. I haven't been there since.
tried to go there a few weeks ago to attend a function. but a traffic jam made me drop the idea.
seriously, guys. you need to do better than that.
Haha really need to see a doc man Stanlingrad... Your post are out of this world man.... That it's actually funny......
kingkong1984
15-04-11, 22:56
Dun wanna share too much, just that your bets are subjected to the hands of god. God say what, u better listen.
Dun wanna share too much, just that your bets are subjected to the hands of god. God say what, u better listen.
So what god say?
Your god or his god? (just to make sure you are aware that may be both of your gods are different). :cheers1:
So what god say?
Originally Posted by kingkong1984
Dun wanna share too much, just that your bets are subjected to the hands of god. God say what, u better listen.
Lots of land supply coming to town! (Ops, sorry, to be exact is OCR and RCR (Bishan, Commonwealth and Queenstown - this is the only CENTRAL land they have)! Simon is right! No Orchard land available for sale!. :p
what are the boundaries to be considered Orchard Road?
Is Orange Grove Residences part of Orchard Rd?
Leonie is part of Orchard or River Valley?
or condos more than $2500 then considered part of Orchard? (so Leonie definitely out)
next downturn, will try to get 1 if budget permits.
Wild Falcon
16-04-11, 16:03
More office bulidings will be converted to residential in CBD to build more shoeboxes. That's for sure. Many office bulidings in Tanjong Pagar r like ghost-towns. The demand of office space did NOT increase, but supply keeps increasing. So companies just move to the new bulidings and the old ones are left empty. It's a matter of time before all gets converted to residential for for more shoeboxes. After all, demand for shoeboxes are still high due to the low quantum. Look at March sales, all the top CCR projects are shoebox.
Is this the beginning of the end of CCR?
More office bulidings will be converted to residential in CBD to build more shoeboxes. That's for sure. Many office bulidings in Tanjong Pagar r like ghost-towns. The demand of office space did NOT increase, but supply keeps increasing. So companies just move to the new bulidings and the old ones are left empty. It's a matter of time before all gets converted to residential for for more shoeboxes. After all, demand for shoeboxes are still high due to the low quantum. Look at March sales, all the top CCR projects are shoebox.
whats your shoebox size? 600sqft 1 bedroom consider?
kingkong1984
16-04-11, 21:38
Below 500 sqf, usually 3xx sqf only.
devilplate
17-04-11, 00:05
8courtyards 452sqft layout considered shoebox? small a/c ledge, maxx usable space, no bombshelter and no balcony...nice layout....
kingkong1984
17-04-11, 20:53
8courtyards 452sqft layout considered shoebox? small a/c ledge, maxx usable space, no bombshelter and no balcony...nice layout....
Not the smallest shoe but still a shoe
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