Check Out The Orchard Road Revamp In Singapore

Bringing back the ‘orchard’ to Orchard Road? That’s exactly it as plans for a massive revitalization and revamp of the famed shopping district is underway. With things being quiet on the retail front since the outbreak of COVID-19, rejuvenating Orchard Road might be a breath of fresh air as it’s seeded to be a green corridor that’ll be part of a 6-kilometer pedestrian walkway with sheltered event spaces and a family-friendly belt in the Dhoby Ghaut precinct. There would be more flowering plants and trees along the whole stretch with also a continuous shelter at ground level with fans and eco-coolers will be built so pedestrians can bask in the surrounding greenery.

According to the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), there’ll be several urban design guidelines in transforming Orchard Road. This includes the introduction of more eye-catching and engaging ‘pop-out’ facades like those at Wisma and Paragon. In essence, Orchard Road has to be a lifestyle destination for everyone, a lush orchard once more, with a seamless leisure pedestrian belt stretching from Orchard Road to the Singapore River and beyond to Pearl’s Hill City Park. Tanglin will be cultivated as an arts urban node with more cultural and lifestyle activities while Somerset area will be transformed into a vibrant event space with a youth vibe combined with food and retail outlets. Dhoby Ghaut Green, Penang Road Open Spade and Instana Park will also be formed into a new green sanctuary that’s perfect for family activities. Fort Canning, already a historical enclave, will be further enhanced for easy accessibility. For more information and updates, stay tuned to URA’s Facebook page.

Want more? You can submit your feedback (until May 31, 2020) and ideas on how to enhance Orchard Road HERE!