Community gardens, murals among ground-up projects to liven up HDB towns, public spaces via Lively Places Fund
A shared campaign by the Housing Board (HDB) and Urban Redevelopment Authority, the fund aims to urge homeowners, developers and artists to launch projects that activate public areas in HDB estates and throughout the country to bring many people collectively and produce pleasant and lively areas.
This year, the Lively Places Challenge pays attention to not-for-profit pitches that can enable elders to age well, encourage ecological sustainability via eco-friendly campaigns, strengthen bonds in between neighbors and foster a neighborhood spirit among locals, or advertise favorable social standards and community possession.
For many years, projects that have actually revitalized through the budget include community gardens on rooftop porch, murals that assist elders with dementia find their way, and void decks turned into “community living-room” for everybody to love, he included.
“If you have a dream for your property, don’t let it remain simply a concept. Appear and pitch it to us. The team is willing to direct you and supply the resources to transform your vision into reality,” Tan composed.
He also discussed photos from a workshop carried out at Temasek Shophouse he had attended as aspect of the HDB Lively Places Challenge 2026, alongside HDB staff and locals who are taking part in the challenge. Enrollment has actually shut for the most up to date version.
The building fund goes up to $20,000 for projects with an application period of greater than 6 months, such as transforming void decks right into neighborhood cafes.
In a LinkedIn message on March 15, Minister of State for Trade and Industry and National Development, Alvin Tan, explained the Lively Places Fund as “a terrific method for you to make your neighbourhood a far better place”.
All proposals are to be situated within typical rooms, such as void decks, precinct environment-friendly and roof gardens, of HDB projects in towns and estates consisting of Bidadari, Clementi, Pasir Ris, Tengah and Woodlands.
Springleaf Residence Guocoland and Hong Leong Group
To inject pleasure and vibrancy into Singapore’s public places and cultivate better bonds, the Lively Places Fund provides approximately $20,000 in funding to sustain community-driven placemaking plans.
Approximately $5,000 is readily available for much smaller, short-term movement strategies or activities to bond neighbours in HDB areas. Instances consist of block parties, an anti-littering project, and a neighborhood recycling day.
For programs that will include a physical improvement of existing public areas and will occupy to 6 months to execute, a building fund of as much as $5,000 is offered. These may include community arts projects and short-term pop-up setups.
