City Planning Singapore 2017

Singapore city planning aims to optimize the use of scarce State land resources for the diverse needs of both present and future generations of citizens. This involves allocating land for housing, such as the use of competing for trade, industry, defense, transportation and recreation as well as determine the density of the development to a variety of locations.

The background of urban planning in Singapore

Planning the city of Singapore was a very centralized government functions, with the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) became a national authority Planning Board appointed by Singapore. URA is the main institution responsible for carrying out town planning ACT of Singapore that together with subsidiary legislation, laying down the General rules governing the process of urban planning and development control system. Although there are other government agencies that are involved in urban development such as housing and Development Board and JTC Corporation. URAconcept plan and set up the master plan, two of the most influential plans that guide the physical development of Singapore.

The Concept Plan Of The City Of Singapore

The concept is how to formulate long-term plans for land use and transportation plans that provide broad direction to direct the physical development of Singapore over the past 40-50 years. The fundamental objective is to ensure that there is enough land to support future population and economic growth while maintaining a good living environment. Though not a legal document, long-term plans to reveal the concept of urban planning by the Government and Singapore providing the backdrop for the preparation of the master plan. It also serves as a means of guiding the development of the scale of the public such as the construction of new towns and industrial zones as well as land reclamation. When reviewing the concept plan, the URA to consult with other government institutions and taking into account public feedback.The last thing is examining the plan in 2006.

Master Plan Of Singapore

Singapore master plan legally translates strategic visions of the plan concept in town planning guidelines detailed that Singapore will establish Singapore physical development over the next 10-15 years. Singapore Master Plan provides the basis for land use regulation days by setting zoning (i.e. allowed or whether the use of such land for residential, commercial or institutional use, i.e. the ratio 

of maximum development intensity area was built) and the building height limit for each 

of the parcels of land, as well as the determination of the boundary of the conservation area and nature reserve.

The Master Plan 2008 was confirmed on December 5, 2008 and is valid until 2013 planning document as the city of Singapore. The latest master plan has four key IE:

• Enhance Singapore as living options by offering more types of residential location and type of housing
• Strengthen Singapore as a magnet for business by building a new commercial center outside the city center to provide a selection of larger businesses with attractive location
• Enhance Singapore as a playground of fun and excited by providing a wide selection of new vacation spots
• Make Singapore into a country that values culture by keeping the places of identity and cultural heritage.

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