Exclusive Living In Singapore
The North–South Expressway (NSE) is the next upcoming expressway to be constructed by the LTA ( Land Transport Authority). It will be constructed next to the Central Expressway (CTE) and will be the eleventh expressway for Singapore. The New North-South Expressway (NSE) will help ease the congestion of the heavily utilised CTE.
In our previous entry, we posted a video on Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on the Development of Greater Southern Waterfront. Now, let us share with you some of the planning that URA has for our future waterfront city.
By 2027, the City Terminals (at Tanjang Pagar, Keppel and Pulau Brani) and Pasir Panjang terminal will all be relocated and consolidated at Tuas, leaving behind a thousand hectares of land. This humongous piece of land which is about 3 times the size of Marina Bay will be used for development of the future Greater Southern Waterfront.
Presently, the Bayfront and Marina Central area are still under development. But as we can already see, for the past few years, with new attractions such as the Flyer, The Helix pedestrian bridge and not to forget the iconic Marina Bay Sands coming up, the entire area has evolved to a waterfront promenade bustling with activities. Likewise, the Greater Southern Waterfront which will be built after the relocation of all the terminals will be the next waterfront city in Singapore.
If you have never heard of the development of Greater Southern Waterfront and the relocation of the terminals along Tanjong Pagar , Pasir Panjang and etc, you might want to spend 2 minutes on this video. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong mentioned about the government’s plan on the development of the Greater Southern Waterfront in his National Day Rally 2013 Speech.
In 1841, the Pasir Panjang Road was laid down by Mr. John Turnbull Thomson, the Government Surveyor of Singapore. The road is situated along the south-western coast of Singapore. In the past, Pasir Panjang Road was a long sandy beach hugging the coastal line, the name, Pasir Panjang literally means “long sand” in Malay. By 1950, the Pasir Panjang road was extended and stretched all the way to the Jurong River.
An advertisement on upcoming new launch condo, Sophia Hills by Huttons Asia Pte Ltd (25th Oct 2014, The Straits Times).
Located in the heart of the city, Mount Sophia is an ideal living paradise for the locals, as well as those who are in Singapore for short stay or business purposes. Today, as we walk past the Mount Sophia area, we can easily find hundreds of luxury and semi-luxury apartments, as well as all necessary amenities for a comfortable and luxury living. All the condominiums in Mount Sophia are built according to modern stylish architecture, making them compatible with fashionable life style, in an international level.
Over the years, several leading developers have undertaken massive development projects in Mount Sophia. Due to the high demand for the residential properties in Mount Sophia, the bids for undertaking new developments have been highly competitive as well.
In the 3rd Quarter of 2013, the land parcel at Mount Sophia which measured up to the size of 255,866 sq ft was released for sale by the URA (Urban Redevelopment Authority). Due to its strategic location of being in Prime district 9 and close to Dhoby Ghaut MRT Interchange, this land parcel drew strong interest from 9 potential bidders. The land parcel consisted of 3 heritage buildings and one of the conditions of sale was that these historical buildings must be conserved and restored. Read more
Amidst the drastic changes that are taking place in the Mount Sophia, 3 iconic buildings will stand tall, without being demolished to pave way for the newcomers. The Old School, Trinity Theological College and the Sophia Students Hostel will be preserved and integrated into the new residential development, Sophia Hills.
The showflat for the most recent New Launch Condo, Highline Residences at Kim Tian Road was opened for a closed-door sales last weekend. 80% of the units that were released for sales during the private event were sold out. Read more
Tiong Bahru‘s charm has largely survived Singapore’ sweeping modernisation because the country ‘s Urban Redevelopment Authority designated it a conservation area in 2003 and carefully policies any changes to its buildings
Tiong Bahru – One of the 50 Most Stylish Neighborhoods in the World
The Jurong Lake District which has an area of 360 hectare will soon be morphing into a bustling Commercial Hub outside the City. The district will be divided into 2 complementary precincts, Jurong Gateway and Lakeside
The 70 hectare Jurong Gateway will be housing an excellent mix of high and medium rise offices, retail, entertainment, F & B, entertainment, hospital and new launch condo. Of this 70 hectare area, 500,000 sqm will be taken up as office space and 250,000 sqm will be used for retail, entertainment and F & B. About 2,800 hotel rooms will also be developed to cater to future tourists and business travelers.
With Jurong East MRT station being next to it, this new commercial hub will offer alternatives to businesses and bring jobs closer to homes. There will be extensive network of elevated covered walkways from the Jurong MRT Station as well to ensure that pedestrians can walk comfortably and leisurely to the public facilities in Jurong Gateway while enjoying the panoramic lake view.
Tiong Bahru Plaza houses 165 shops and three floors of basement car park.
Rich with architectural, cultural and historic significance, the mention of Tiong Bahru often evokes a sense of nostalgia.
However, the area, particularly Tiong Bahru estate, has seen a rejuvenation in recent years with many new and trendy commercial tenants. Read more
Article from Business Times which mentioned about the development of Northpoint City and North Park Residences.
