Paya Lebar MRT Station, along the east-West Line, is officially opened. Construction of the Malay Village, aimed at promoting and preserving Malay culture, is completed.
Learn About Paya Lebar
A Sub-regional Business And Lifestyle Hub
The URA’s decision to designate Paya Lebar as its site of choice for a sub-regional commercial hub primarily arose from the district’s locational attributes.
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LOCATION
Situated on the fringe of the Central Business District (CBD), and at a mid-point between the CBD and Changi Airport, its strategic location makes it well-poised for development into a commercial node.
CONNECTIVITY
Connectivity is one of Paya Lebar’s key strengths as the district is served by two Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) lines and is seamlessly connected to three major expressways, endowing it an ease of accessibility via both public and private transportation means.
CULTURE & HISTORY
The context of Paya Lebar is framed by a culturally and historically rich backdrop, with colourful neighbours such as the Joo Chiat district, Singapore’s first heritage town, and Geylang Serai. This strong entrenchment offers a unique opportunity to create a commercial hub with a difference.
Historical Timeline Gallery
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YEAR1822Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, the founder of Singapore
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YEAR1917Joo Chiat Road was renamed in honour of philanthropist and land owner Chew Joo Chiat
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YEAR1955Paya Lebar Airport begins operations in 1955
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YEAR1984First Hari Raya light-up in Geylang Serai
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YEAR1989Paya Lebar MRT station officially opened
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YEAR1999Singapore Post Centre construction completed
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YEAR2008Area around Paya Lebar station designated as a new commercial hub call Paya Lebar Central
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YEAR2010Circle line opens at Paya Lebar MRT Station
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YEAR2011Joo Chiat Heritage Town was made
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YEAR2018PLQ 3 Temporary Occupation Permit
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YEAR2018PLQ 1 & 2 Temporary Occupation Permit
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YEAR2019PLQ Mall Temporary Occupation Permit
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YEAR2019PLQ Mall Soft Opening
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YEAR2019PLQ Mall Official Opening
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YEAR2019Park Place Residences at PLQ Temporary Occupation Permit
Seamless Connectivity
In the interest of mitigating congestion within the city centre and long-term sustainability, the Singapore Government has pursued a decentralisation strategy. Connectivity plays a vital role in this policy and Paya Lebar, with its well-established connections to other parts of the island, fits in well with this plan.
URA Master Plan
As part of the Draft Master Plan 2008, the URA unveiled the blueprint for Paya Lebar Central, a 12-hectare site centered around the Paya Lebar MRT interchange envisaged to be a bustling, integrated commercial hub with offices, retail and attractive public spaces flowing with activity.
The URA also envisioned a pedestrian-centric design, with the provision of pedestrian connections across Paya Lebar Central at multiple levels.
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