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Podcast: Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian
Episode: The Big Story: 80,000 new homes in Singapore - How ambitious is the URA's Draft Master Plan 2025?
Description: Singapore is poised for a wave of transformation, with new neighbourhoods planned in areas like Dover, Newton, and Paterson—bringing a diverse mix of public and private housing options to various parts of the island. Beyond residential developments, the upcoming plans include expanded office spaces in Bishan, new parks in the north-west, and vibrant community hubs in Sengkang, Woodlands North, and Yio Chu Kang inspired by the successful model of Our Tampines Hub. These ambitious proposals were unveiled as part of the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s Draft Master Plan 2025, a strategic blueprint that will shape the n...