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SINGAPORE: Over the next five decades, jobs could be located closer to homes with more mixed-uses being developed in the city centre as well as other areas. 
 
Commercial and office spaces may also be leased out on shorter terms in selected areas to help businesses adapt more nimbly to fast-changing needs.  
 
These are among the proposed concepts for Singapore’s future development, which were unveiled at a new public exhibition launched by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) on Monday (Jun 6).
 
Titled “Space for Our Dreams”, the exhibition - which will run till Aug 4 - showcases planning concepts and strategies to guide Singapore’s development over the next 50 years and beyond.

This could mean having more flexible flat designs so that owners can configure the spaces according to their needs. More homes will also be built closer to key amenities such as transport and job nodes, as well as healthcare facilities.
 
To develop “future-ready” towns that can adapt to the changing lifestyles of residents and unforeseen needs, URA is also focusing on providing more flexible spaces to accommodate different uses throughout the day. 
 
For instance, a co-working space can be converted to host community events in the evening. 
 
The outcomes of the latest review will guide the next Master Plan review in 2024.
 
URA said that in reviewing Singapore’s long-term land use strategies, it engaged more than 15,000 people including members of the public, businesses, professional and academia to get their feedback and ideas.
 
“We will continue to refine the concepts, strategies, and proposals to ensure that they stay relevant to the needs of Singaporeans and Singapore,” said URA, adding that it welcomes feedback from people who visit the exhibition.