Singapore Land Authority - SLA

24/06/2026

Surrounded by tranquil greenery, and exuding rustic charm with rich heritage, June's State property round-up features character-filled residences to versatile commercial spaces.

Explore the latest listings on app.sla.gov.sg/spio.

Property listings on SPIO are updated on a rolling basis and will be removed once they are no longer available.

18/06/2026

How do we ensure that increasingly data-driven cities remain deeply human?

That question took centre stage at the World Cities Summit 2026 Science of Cities Symposium where SLA's Ng Siau Yong spoke about how geospatial helps in adding the knowledge dimension to two important principles of urban services provision—proximity and accessibility.

During the panel that followed, he joined an international lineup of experts including Carlos Moreno, Professor Thomas Schroepfer, Louise Vogel Kielgast, David Moran, Bowen Zhou and Dr Samantha Hayes, to discuss how cities can harness data and emerging technologies while keeping community needs and lived experiences at the heart of decision-making—balancing large-scale datasets with "eye-level" perspectives from the ground.

A key theme was ensuring technology amplifies community voices rather than replacing them. Panellists highlighted how hyperlocal sensors and lived experience can complement each other, and how cities can move towards community co-production—where residents and practitioners co-design pilots, scale solutions with volunteers, and build shared ownership through simple, usable tools.

Equally important was the emphasis on trust, transparency and responsibility in citizen-generated data. This includes strengthening data quality through trained volunteers, prioritising active community participation over passive collection, and combining offline engagement with domain expertise to ensure responsible use of emerging technologies such as AI.

Sharing lessons from Singapore's experience, Siau Yong offered three practical principles for cities embarking on similar initiatives:
🔹 Think big, start small — begin with focused projects and improve incrementally.
🔹 Shared ownership, shared purpose — empower communities to play an active role in shaping outcomes.
🔹 Design for users — keep tools simple, accessible, and intuitive.

As cities worldwide navigate increasingly complex urban challenges, the session reinforced a simple but powerful idea: the success of a smart city is measured not by the technology it deploys, but by how it improves the lives of the people who call it home.

17/06/2026

As cities around the world grapple with increasingly congested subterranean spaces, coordinating underground infrastructure is becoming more complex.

At the URA Masterclass on Navigating Underground Infrastructure Challenges at the World Cities Summit 2026, leaders from across government and industry gathered to unpack the practical realities of planning and delivering major infrastructure projects within these highly constrained underground environments.

The panel follows the announcement of the Utility Survey Submission Portal ( ) initiative on Sunday, where SLA will develop a centralised platform for submitting underground utility data. This also includes efforts to develop common standards for capturing and sharing underground utility information, to progressively build a more complete national record.

Moderated by Hengky Tay from Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore (URA), the panel featured key stakeholders shaping how underground infrastructure is planned, coordinated, and delivered: Richard Hoo and Vijay Das from URA; Benjamin Chan from SLA; Goh Kok Hun from Land Transport Authority (LTA) Singapore and Shane Shi of HSC Pipeline Engineering.

A key takeaway was that trusted data, common standards and cross-sector collaboration are no longer nice-to-haves—they are essential. Whether capturing, verifying, or using underground utility data, every stakeholder plays a role in building a reliable ecosystem that reduces uncertainty and enables better decisions.

The panel also reinforced the importance of looking beyond immediate project needs. Future-proofing underground space requires a whole-of-system approach—balancing today’s development demands while safeguarding capacity for future generations.

As Singapore continues to optimise both its surface and subterranean spaces, SLA looks forward to working with agencies, industries, and disciplines to unlock the full potential of this critical yet unseen resource.

16/06/2026

Some homes are more than a place to live—they're part of Singapore's story.

Perched on a hillside within the historic Woodleigh Park estate, 24 Woodleigh Park is one of Singapore's distinctive colonial homes, where heritage architecture is framed by mature rain trees and lush greenery.

Originally built as part of a residential enclave during the British colonial era, the estate's winding roads and generous green spaces continue to offer a rare sense of tranquillity just minutes from the city. Today, it remains one of Singapore's unique residential settings, blending history, nature and everyday living.

Now available for a *two-year residential tenancy*.

Explore the listing on SPIO: https://app.sla.gov.sg/spio/property-detail?propertyId=OLS2026060627&page=1

Property listings on SPIO are updated regularly and removed once they are no longer available.

16/06/2026

Four historic shophouses. One shared purpose.

As part of the World Cities Summit, SLA and Temasek Shophouse hosted an international delegation for a tour of the conserved State property, showcasing how heritage spaces can be rejuvenated to create social, environmental and cultural value.

The delegates were welcomed by Temasek Shophouse CEO Yvonne Tay and our colleague Mindy Gay, who shared the story behind the transformation of this early 20th century property. Originally comprising four separate shophouses, the buildings have now been carefully woven into a cohesive whole while retaining their distinct histories and architectural character.

During the tour, delegates explored flexible event spaces that host talks, exhibitions and community programmes, demonstrating how the property has been adapted to support community engagement, collaboration and purpose-driven initiatives.

The delegation also journeyed through the central spine connecting the four blocks, where archival materials, interactive displays on the building's design and sustainability features, and exhibits highlighting Temasek Shophouse's mission and impact areas bring the property's story to life.

Through examples such as Bibik Violet by the Violet Oon Group, Market by ABRY and Foreword Coffee, delegates gained a better understanding of how a diverse tenant mix helps activate the heritage property and support its broader social mission.

Throughout the tour, delegates saw how heritage features such as original signage, staircases and mosaic tiles were carefully restored and integrated with contemporary additions, allowing the property's character and stories to be retained while supporting new uses.

Thank you to the World Cities Summit delegates for joining us at Temasek Shophouse. We look forward to continuing the exchange of ideas and experiences on how heritage spaces can be reimagined to serve communities in new and meaningful ways.

15/06/2026

Adaptive reuse is often associated with conserving heritage buildings. Yet at its heart, it is about urban development and place-making.

This was a recurring theme at SLA's panel discussion during the World Cities Summit, where city leaders and practitioners from Singapore, Portugal, Japan and Australia shared how a diverse range of spaces, from former railway station, century-old disused theatre, and military site to UNESCO World Heritage properties and historic shophouses, have been thoughtfully reimagined for new uses while retaining the character and stories that make them distinctive.

While the projects discussed varied widely in scale, age and context, the conversation revealed several common principles behind successful adaptive reuse efforts:

* Buildings are most likely to endure when they continue to create value for communities, whether through housing, businesses, community spaces, cultural activities or public amenities.

* Community engagement is essential. Understanding the needs and aspirations of local communities helps shape outcomes that are both meaningful and impactful. In many cases, it is the community itself that helps define what a place should become.

* Successful adaptive reuse projects require a clear vision, strong partnerships and the flexibility to balance regulatory requirements, heritage considerations and evolving community needs.

* Creating accessible spaces for people to gather, connect and interact with is often key to helping communities rediscover and build new connections with a place.

Thank you to our panellists Ana Abrunhosa, Geoffrey McDonald, Ivy Koh and Tomomi Yamash*ta, as well as moderator Professor Joseph Ooi, for an insightful discussion. The diverse experiences shared alongside SLA Chief Executive Calvin Phua demonstrated that while every city is different, the goal remains the same: creating places that remain relevant, meaningful and valued by the communities they serve.

15/06/2026

Appreciate CNA and Alexandra Anand’s thoughtful feature on how State properties are being reimagined through adaptive reuse.

SLA Chief Executive Calvin Phua shares how we balance renewal with heritage, ensuring historical spaces remain relevant while retaining the character that defines them. With more than 20 adaptive reuse and social concept tenders launched this year, interest in unlocking new possibilities for State properties continues to grow.

The conversation continues today at the World Cities Summit, where SLA will bring together mayors and city leaders to discuss how rejuvenating heritage properties can foster stronger communities and create lasting value.

More ageing state properties in Singapore are being given a new lease of life through adaptive reuse, with former offices, schools and other buildings transformed into co-living spaces, community hubs and lifestyle destinations. The Singapore Land Authority says interest in repurposing state propert...

14/06/2026

Compact, charming and tucked away amidst lush greenery, 105 Jalan Hang J***t #01-12 offers a chance to experience a quieter side of Singapore.

Located within a former military housing estate, this cosy home is defined by its heritage character and tranquil setting. Mature rain trees frame the estate, while large windows draw natural light and verdant views deep into the interior.

Discover more about the property here: https://app.sla.gov.sg/spio/property-detail?propertyId=OLS2026060626&page=0

*Property listings on SPIO are updated on a rolling basis and will be removed once they are no longer available.

14/06/2026

An empty plot of land is rarely just “empty”.

It could be reserved for future development, used for a community event, needed for construction works, or temporarily transformed into a space for residents.

Behind these everyday uses of State land is a team balancing public needs, safety, feedback and long-term plans — often in ways most of us never see.

In the latest , our Tenancy, Licence & Land Management Directors Ng Teng Hwee and Andrew Tan pull back the curtain on the unseen work behind temporary State land use.

Of Temporary Uses, Tenancies and Tough Trade-Offs

13/06/2026

𝗔 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱.

Through , SLA is supporting the Singapore Kindness Movement by featuring Ground-Up Movements (GUMs) and other initiatives across Singapore, making it easier for the public to discover causes near them and volunteer for those close to their hearts.

This is part of the spirit behind Kindness Day SG 2026 — “Let’s Be Greater Together” — where small acts of kindness, when made more visible and accessible, can grow into a much larger collective impact.

To access these initiatives, users can access OneMap via the app or browser, go to “Nearby”, and search under “Community Services”.

We hope OneMap continues to help more Singaporeans discover meaningful ways to give back — and to take that first step towards building a kinder Singapore.