CapitaLand Development (CLD) has big plans: a brand‑new 300‑unit condominium at 71 Science Park Drive, the first-ever residential build right in the heart of Singapore Science Park.
Why It Matters
- Live‑Work‑Play Reinvented Traditionally a work-centric zone, the Science Park is evolving. Since its start in 1982, it’s grown from housing 12,000 to a projected 21,000 on-site workforce. Adding residential units compliments this vibrant mix of offices, labs, F&B, and short-stay serviced homes.
- Next Phase of Geneo Revitalisation The condo joins Phase II of the award‑winning “Geneo” precinct, a S$1.37 billion, 180,600 m² innovation hub spanning 1, 5, and 7 Science Park Drive. It features office towers, serviced apartments, retail, a 3,000 m² timber‑canopied plaza, and even shared lab spaces.
- Sustainability & Design The entire Geneo precinct is deeply sustainable: Building and Construction Authority Green Mark Platinum large-scale certifications, solar panels, district cooling, timber canopies, green facades, and water harvesting to cut environmental impact dramatically.
- Better Connectivity & Amenities Linked directly to Kent Ridge MRT via underground paths, the site will also feature pedestrian-friendly walkways and community “nodes” like food courts and event plazas—shifting away from car-centric layouts.
What’s Next?
- The condominium is pending approvals but is expected to deliver in around 3–4 years from now.
- This first development could just be the start—more residential phases are being explored to complete the live‑work‑play vision in this 55 hectare zone.
What This Means for You
The new condo responds directly to professionals clustered around one‑north, NUS, NUH, and nearby Tech hubs—who might benefit from living close to work. It could also shake up the surrounding property landscape, as more mixed-use precincts gain popularity.
- For Residents: A rare opportunity to “unlock” the precinct and live within this upward‑momentum science and innovation district.
- For Investors: A bet on the continued redevelopment of suburban business parks into holistic communities.
- For CLD: A strategic leap in delivering their long‑term vision to make Singapore Science Park a sustainable, vibrant, 24/7 innovation district.
