Urban Redevelopment Authority

Urban Redevelopment Authority adopts a long-term and comprehensive planning approach to formulate strategic plans such as the Concept Plan and the Master Plan to guide the physical development of Singapore in a sustainable manner. Their plans and policies are focused on achieving a quality living environment for Singapore.

To turn plans and visions into reality, they take on a multi-faceted role. They evaluate and grant planning approvals for developments through their Development Control, Urban Design and Conservation guidelines. The guidelines facilitate orderly development and ensure that developments are compatible with the neighborhood, in line with the longer-term planning intentions for the site.

In addition to their planning function, they are also the main government land sales agent. Through the sale of State land, they attract and channel private capital investment to develop sites to support economic and social objectives. As the conservation authority, they have an internationally recognized conservation programme and have successfully conserved not just single buildings, but entire districts. They also partner the community to enliven their public spaces to create a car-lite, people-friendly and liveable city for all to enjoy.