Big revamp to turn Singapore’s Orchard into a more lively street

SINGAPORE ---Traveling from one end of Orchard Road to the other will eventually be a very different experience, as plans are afoot to transform the 2.4km stretch into a more lively street with different offerings in each of its four sub-precincts. Part of the road may also go car-free to connect green spaces at the Istana Park, Dhoby Ghaut Green and the open space at Plaza Singapura, and turn it into a garden oasis. These were among the proposed plans to rejuvenate Singapore's shopping belt unveiled yesterday, following a six-month study and consultations with stakeholders. In a joint statement, the Singapore Tourism Board, Urban Redevelopment Authority and National Parks B...

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