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for Ubin URA's current plans | feedback to URA | how plans came about |earlier plans Feedback on Ubin to URA: Survey responses and written comments to the Draft Concept Plan 2001 from URA releases Concept Plan 2001 after extensive consultation, URA Press Release, 20 Jul 01 Survey results About 2,186 people visited the exhibition of the Draft Concept Plan 2001. A total of 297 survey forms were received. Summary of key responses Quality of life The proposals that most respondents felt would improve the quality of life are: New housing in familiar places; High-rise city living; An extensive rail network; and More choices for Recreation Recreation The top three most appealing recreation options were: a) keeping nature areas like Pulau Ubin for as long as possible; b) having additional linkages extending from park connector network closer to homes; and c) having more activities in parks. Identity The top three most important factors in creating a distinct identity for Singapore that respondents chose were: a) sensitive redevelopment of existing areas; b) integrating existing natural features with built landscape; and c) actively retaining more historic buildings and places. WRITTEN FEEDBACK In addition to survey forms, written comments were received on the Draft Concept Plan. The majority of feedback relates to housing and recreation. Details of key feedback received during the exhibition Public Feedback: Nature areas A number of respondents requested that Pulau Ubin be kept in its natural state. They also asked for stronger commitment from the Government to retain nature areas. How this feedback has been addressed In the current Concept Plan, we have no plans to develop Pulau Ubin. In 1991, we had set aside some land in Pulau Ubin for housing but in the 2001 Concept Plan, Pulau Ubin is designated mainly as open space and reserve land. The intention is to leave it in its natural state for as long as possible. However, due to our limited land resource, we need to retain the flexibility to review the situation in the future should circumstances change. |