What did Nature Society Singapore propose for Paya Lebar?

It proposed keeping 31% of vegetation, or 389ha, as green areas and adding a 100m buffer along Serangoon Reservoir. Linked corridors would protect wildlife and cooling. The aim is to retain key habitats while URA plans a new town with up to 150,000 homes.

How could the proposal affect land values and bids?

If adopted, less buildable land could lift competition for prime parcels. Developers may focus on transit nodes and park frontage, factor in sustainability costs, and phase projects carefully. Liveability near green buffers can support pricing, which may offset higher upfront spending.

What should investors monitor next?

Watch for the URA environmental study, public feedback, corridor widths, and final water buffer rules. Also track the sequencing of land launches and transport milestones. These steps will guide timing, yield, costs, and demand across the Paya Lebar redevelopment pipeline and nearby assets.

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January 22: Paya Lebar Redevelopment Proposal Puts Green Buffers in Focus

ByDanny Kontos January 22, 2026

Paya Lebar redevelopment is back in focus after Nature Society Singapore suggested keeping 31% of vegetation, or 389ha, as green areas. The proposal includes a 100m Serangoon Reservoir buffer. URA plans a new town with up to 150,000 homes in the 2030s, so any land set aside for nature could shape yield, phasing, and costs. We explain what this means for planning, how an URA environmental study might guide outcomes, and how developers and REITs can position.