CLD in the News

‘No longer a rising tide’: Upcoming Q4 launches will test homebuying demand

6 September 2026

Singapore’s residential market has normalised after a strong period of activity, with homebuyers becoming more selective as more new developments enter the market. Chew Peet Mun, Managing Director of Investment & Development, CLD Singapore, notes that the wider range of options reflects a return to market fundamentals rather than a fundamental shift in demand. CLD, together with UOL Group and SingLand, is set to launch the 1,268-unit Thomson Reserve in October. 

No lab coats required: Singapore’s revamped science park transforms into playground for all

28 August 2026

Singapore Science Park is being transformed from a conventional business park into a people-centric innovation district through placemaking, work-play experiences and community-focused spaces. Marcus Lim, Head of Placemaking and Flexible Workspace, CLD, highlights how infrastructure provides the foundation for an innovation district, while placemaking creates experiences that bring people together and foster connection and exchange. He shares how spaces such as The Canopy and The Seed, alongside initiatives like REINVENTION: ALLPLAY, help create an environment where businesses and people can experience community, connection and inspiration.

Former HUDC estates hopeful about hitting en bloc thresholds under proposed collective sale measures

13 August 2026

Proposed changes to Singapore’s collective sale rules could provide greater flexibility for the redevelopment of larger, older residential estates, including former HUDC developments. Chew Peet Mun, Managing Director of Investment & Development, CLD Singapore, notes that the changes may broaden the range of opportunities for developers to consider, while emphasising that each site must be assessed on its individual merits, including location, planning parameters, development potential, land pricing, execution considerations and prevailing market conditions.

As Singapore rejuvenates ageing buildings, where does adaptive reuse fit?

10 August 2026

Singapore’s ageing building stock is prompting owners to explore different ways to extend the life and value of existing assets while meeting changing market and sustainability needs. Chew Peet Mun, Managing Director of Investment & Development, CLD Singapore, shares how CLD takes a project-specific approach, with Plaza Singapura undergoing an asset enhancement initiative, Rochester Commons combining redevelopment with the adaptive reuse of conserved bungalows, and Singapore Science Park being transformed into an integrated innovation district. Each project is assessed based on factors including its location, physical and commercial potential, planning parameters and environmental considerations.

Singapore can show Asean how to cool cities without air-conditioning

8 August 2026

Singapore’s rising heat is making climate-responsive urban design increasingly important, with passive measures such as shading, greenery, ventilation and thoughtful building orientation helping to reduce reliance on air-conditioning. Giovanni Cossu, Head of Sustainability, CLD, highlights how these design interventions also make outdoor spaces more comfortable and walkable, supporting social interaction, business activity and innovation. As Singapore looks to strengthen its competitiveness in a hotter climate, a more systematic approach to measuring outdoor thermal comfort and integrating climate-responsive design into urban planning will be key.