Community gardens, murals among ground-up projects to liven up HDB towns, public spaces via Lively Places Fund
In a LinkedIn post on March 15, Minister of State for Trade and Industry and National Development, Alvin Tan, explained the Lively Places Fund as “a wonderful method for you to make your area a better place”.
The structure fund rises to $20,000 for jobs with an application duration of more than 6 months, including converting void decks right into area cafes.
Over the years, projects that have resurrected through the fund consist of locality gardens on roof patio, murals that help elderly people with mental deterioration locate their way, and void decks developed into “neighborhood living rooms” for every person to savor, he added.
“If you have a dream for your property, do not let it remain simply an idea. Come and pitch it to us. The team is prepared to assist you and offer the sources to turn your vision into real life,” Tan wrote.
A mutual initiative by the Housing Board (HDB) and Urban Redevelopment Authority, the fund intends to urge citizens, developers and artists to launch projects that activate public areas in HDB estates and across the country to bring people together and develop pleasant and dynamic communities.
Approximately $5,000 is readily available for smaller sized, short-term action strategies or tasks to bond neighbours in HDB neighbourhoods. Instances include block parties, an anti-littering campaign, and a neighborhood reprocessing day.
All propositions are to be located within usual areas, such as void decks, precinct green and roofing gardens, of HDB projects in communities and estates consisting of Bidadari, Clementi, Pasir Ris, Tengah and Woodlands.
He also discussed photos from a workshop carried out at Temasek Shophouse he had actually participated in as component of the HDB Lively Places Challenge 2026, together with HDB team and citizens that are participating in the challenge. Enrollment has actually shut for the current edition.
For campaigns that will involve a physical improvement of existing public spots and will occupy to 6 months to apply, a structure fund of up to $5,000 is available. These may include neighborhood arts projects and temporary pop-up installations.
To inject delight and vibrancy right into Singapore’s public areas and promote more powerful bonds, the Lively Places Fund provides as much as $20,000 in budgeting to sustain community-driven placemaking plans.
This year, the Lively Places Challenge pays attention to not-for-profit proposals that can make it possible for senior citizens to age well, encourage ecological sustainability via green efforts, reinforce bonds in between neighbors and promote a neighborhood spirit among citizens, or advertise favorable social standards and community ownership.
