Big Changes Ahead: How URA’s Draft Master Plan Could Reshape Bishan, Orchard & Marina Bay

Authored by Raymond Tiah

URA’s Latest Master Plan Could Shift Future Property Demand

Singapore’s urban landscape is evolving once agai, and three key regions are at the heart of this transformation. According to URA’s latest Draft Master Plan, Bishan, Orchard, and Marina Bay are slated for exciting new developments including green corridors, lifestyle hubs, and revamped transit connections. These updates could reshape how we live, work, and invest in the city.

Let’s take a closer look at what’s in store for each area — and why it matters for homeowners and future buyers.

Bishan’s Town Centre to Be Revitalised

URA’s vision for Bishan is a more vibrant, people-first town centre anchored by wellness, greenery, and better connectivity. The upcoming revamp focuses on convenience and lifestyle integration, a signal that suburban hubs are being primed for greater liveability and long-term value.

• New office towers and a modern polyclinic

• Pedestrian-friendly mall featuring skyrise greenery

• Potential new hawker centre integrated with upgraded bus interchange

• A central hub that supports both lifestyle and accessibility

Orchard Road to Fort Canning: A Lush Green Corridor

Orchard’s reputation as a shopping belt is expanding into a lifestyle-centric, nature-integrated destination. URA plans to link multiple green spaces into one continuous park, adding walkability and wellness appeal to the city core, a shift that could influence both commercial and residential desirability.

• Istana Park, Dhoby Ghaut Green, and the Orchard stretch to become one large park

• New bridge connecting to Fort Canning for enhanced walkability

• Creates a seamless green spine in the heart of the city

Marina Bay & CBD to Prioritise Wellness and Recreation

Marina Bay and the Central Business District will take on a softer, more lifestyle-oriented role with upcoming changes that blend work, leisure, and wellness. Expect more public parks, wellness spaces, and urban leisure offerings that breathe new life into the financial hub.

• Marina Bay: New wellness hubs, NS Square activation, and MBS expansion

• Raffles Place Park to be redeveloped into an accessible green zone

• Stronger focus on leisure, nature, and live-work-play balance

What Does This Mean for Property Owners?

These announcements are more than cosmetic upgrades, they signal a strategic shift in Singapore’s urban planning that favours integrated, lifestyle-driven living. Whether you're buying for own stay or future resale, proximity to upcoming infrastructure and lifestyle nodes can influence both enjoyment and long-term capital appreciation.

If you’re eyeing one of these areas for your next move, it’s worth planning ahead, before the transformation pushes prices up.

Let’s map it out together based on your goals and timeline.
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