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Business Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Times
Use land owned by Johor Regent and state near Botanic Gardens for HDB homes and wellness resort.
[SINGAPORE] Could some new luxury low-rise apartments or landed homes be coming up soon in prime District 10 near the Singapore Botanic Gardens? Such private homes are likely to be well-received by buyers as they sit in a desirable established residential enclave. The recent announcement of the land-swop agreement between the Singapore government and the regent of Johor (ROJ), His Royal Highness Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, paves the way for the ROJ to develop land in the Holland Road area. The land swop involves the Johor royal exchanging a 13 hectare (ha) site (Plot C, in map), located closer to the Singapore Botanic Gardens, with the government for an 8.5 ha site (Plot A) that belongs to the state. Tunku Ismail will continue to own an 8.1 ha site (Plot B) which sits in between the said two sites. The Johor royal family has owned the freehold plots B and C for generations. Bound by Holland Road and Tyersall Avenue, the three land plots have a combined area of about 29.6 ha or 3.2 million square feet. Plots A and C have a comparable value. After the land swop, the ROJ may develop plots A and B, which are suitable for low-rise and low-density residential uses. Meanwhile, the government will keep Plot C undeveloped initially. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Tuesday, 12 pm Property Insights Get an exclusive analysis of real estate and property news in Singapore and beyond. Sign Up Sign Up The land-swop deal appears to be a win-win situation for the government and the ROJ. Perhaps, the government will, in the future, use Plot C to expand the Singapore Botanic Gardens, which is a Unesco World Heritage site. And the ROJ stands to make sizeable financial gains from developing homes for sale on plots A and B, although the intensification of land use could draw hefty land betterment charges. Nonetheless, on reflection, might better uses be found for the 29.6 ha of prime land? Maybe, subject to changes to permitted land use, the land can be used for developments that include public housing, a wellness resort and a private healthcare facility. Public housing The Housing and Development Board (HDB) has built eye-catching high-rise HDB developments such as The Pinnacle@Duxton in Tanjong Pagar and SkyVille @ Dawson in Queenstown. Possibly, the HDB can build new low-rise apartments in the Holland Road area to expand choice in the public housing market, which houses about eight in 10 Singapore residents. Give HDB residents an opportunity to live in modern low-rise homes near the Singapore Botanic Gardens, thus giving them access to a wonderful green lung and a great place for walking and jogging. Moreover, building new HDB homes in a location largely dominated by private housing will help broaden the socio-economic profile of the neighbourhood's residents. Amid a rapidly ageing population, having HDB flat typologies that cater to the needs of elderly Singaporeans, who may be keen to live near the Singapore Botanic Gardens, could also be introduced in the Holland Road land plots. Wellness resort The 29.6 ha of Holland Road area land can also be used to generate good financial returns from developing a wellness resort, private medical facilities and ancillary retail offerings. Wellness is a major theme in the hospitality sector. And the fight for the lucrative luxury tourist who will spend on premier and differentiated experiences is fierce. A top-in-class wellness-focused resort that leverages the Singapore Botanic Gardens can be a unique offering, which adds to the Republic's allure for high-spending leisure tourists as well as visitors to meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (Mice). Recently, the Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree, which is nestled within the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, opened for operations. Might a similar offering be a useful addition to the nature-centric resorts in urban Singapore? Being in a tranquil setting near the Singapore Botanic Gardens, and yet close to the prime lifestyle Orchard Road area, could also make the land suitable for private healthcare facilities targeting wealthy Singapore residents and South-east Asians. After all, the wealthy medical consumer is much sought-after by the city-state and regional destinations. Land is scarce in Singapore. Yet, with forward planning, there can be sufficient land to comfortably cater to the variety of living, work and play needs on this island. The Urban Redevelopment Authority's Master Plan, which shows the permissible land use and density for developments in Singapore, will guide the Republic over the next 10 to 15 years. This plan, which is reviewed every five years, helps ensure that there is ample land available to house a growing population, cater to business expansion and so forth. Placemaking However, having sufficient land to live, work and play needs to be supplemented by having great spaces. Placemaking helps make cities magnets for talent. And Singapore's long-term success hinges on whether it can be a great home for talent. The scale and location of the combined 29.6 ha of land in the Holland Road area near the Singapore Botanic Gardens owned by the government and the Johor regent offer exciting potential to create something useful for the community – innovative and unique, yet financially viable. The Singapore government and the ROJ should consider seeking ideas from architects and the public on how best to use the said plots A, B and C. They could then consider working together or with other partners to jointly develop the land plots, guided by the principles of community impact, innovation and financial discipline. Perhaps, a consultation exercise will yield better ideas – than low-rise HDB homes and a wellness resort – for the 29.6 ha of land, which will create social impact and economic value. Ultimately, may the goal be to create exciting new developments in the Holland Road area land plots that will enhance how Singapore residents live, work and play.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Country singer posts bond after Tennessee arrest
Gavin Adcock, the 26-year-old country singer, seems to have fallen into the 'Deep End' on Wednesday. He was arrested in Tennessee and charged with reckless driving and a violation of open container laws. The Tennessean, citing the Wilson County Sheriff's Office, reports the Georgia native posted a $1,000 bond and was released around 4:34 a.m. on May 22. The underground-to-mainstream-favored singer, known for songs like 'Deep End' and 'Ain't No Cure,' was arrested after performing back-to-back nights at Nashville's The Pinnacle as part of his 'Need to' tour. He plans to continue the tour in Grant, Oklahoma, on Saturday. No further details were available about the circumstances that led Adcock to be arrested, or when he will be back in court to address the charges. It isn't Adocock's first run-in with the law. He posted on X in 2023 that he'd previously been arrested for driving with a suspended license. Country music star gives emotional speech on stage after incurable disease diagnosis Country music pioneer 'whose artistry touched millions' dies at 73 Country music legend fired gun at husband after learning he cheated Hit country singer explains abrupt 'SNL' exit: 'I was just ready to go home' Country music star says he's 'so close to a full healing' with daughter Read the original article on MassLive.
Geek Dad
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Dad
‘Then There Was One:' A Book Review
Who wouldn't want to read a mash-up of The Hunger Games and Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None? As the title suggests, Then There Was One leans heavily on one while borrowing a little from the other. The result? An entertaining mystery and a compulsive Young Adult thriller. The book is set in the future. Humankind has spread into Space. Earth has been left behind but not forgotten. Planets have been terraformed, and humans are colonising deep space. 'The Pinnacle' is a reality TV game show that draws millions of viewers. It has a huge cash prize and will change the winner's life forever. It is also supposed to be non-lethal. Contestants are eliminated, but not eliminated . The story is told from the viewpoint of three contestants, starting before they are taken to the game's secret location. Each of them has a burning desire to win the money, and a hinted-at secret. Two of the three are wealthy, with parents high up in the echelons of political power. The third, Raya, is a street kid on a mining planet, where the miners are exploited by their rich overlords. The three join the other seven contestants and are taken to a beautiful desert island. Before filming starts the next morning, they're told to make themselves comfortable at a table laden with food. It's at that point that things start to go wrong. This is a fun survival, cat-and-mouse thriller. One of the entrants to the Pinnacle dies from eating poisoned food at the banquet. Who was responsible? Was it one of the contestants or a sinister move by the TV production company? The teenagers in the show assume that people will arrive in the morning and help them out. Except they don't. Instead, the bodies pile up. What is going on? Who is behind the killings, and what secrets are lying behind the eyes of the wannabe winners of The Pinnacle? Discovering the answers to these questions makes Then There Was One a fun journey. There are some great tense set pieces, and as the field narrows, it is genuinely perplexing who the perpetrator is. If I had a criticism, I'd say that the novel lacks the depth of similar offerings. There's no burning social commentary here, much beyond 'rich people often aren't always very nice,' but not every book has to be deep. A compelling story is enough to make an entertaining read. While the book doesn't have the visceral thrill of The Hunger Games , Wendy Cross has created a world with greater logical consistency. The dystopian regions of The Hunger Games always bugged me, but there is no such irritation here. The denouement, when it comes, is a clever piece of misdirection, though the clues are there as we read through. And There Was One is a solid addition to a burgeoning genre. It's not going to redefine our expectations of what dystopian fiction can do, but it does deliver an intriguing mystery with an interesting conclusion. If you would like to pick up a copy of Then There Was One, you can do so here in the US and here, in the UK. (Affiliate Links) If you enjoyed this review, check out my other book reviews, here. I received a copy of this book in order to write this review. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
Axios
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
T-Pain, Jason Isbell are on our March concert calendar
There's a new venue in town, and the concert calendar is packed. We're amped about these four shows in particular. 🍻 March 13: T-Pain at The Pinnacle When the millennials in your life think of college, many of them hear T-Pain. His songs like "Buy U a Drank" were staples during nights out, road trips and dorm parties. 🎻 March 20: Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center This is the world premiere of a new show that pairs Parton's classics with lush symphonic arrangements. After kicking off in Music City, the show will hit the road, visiting symphonies around the country. It'll be back in Nashville in 2026. 🎸 March 20-22 and 28: Jason Isbell at The Pinnacle Isbell is already famous for his annual Ryman residency. Now he's christening Nashville's newest concert hall. 🩷 March 26: Trisha Yearwood & Friends at the Ryman Auditorium Of course we had to include Trisha, but this star-studded evening of music will have something for everyone. Lainey Wilson, Keith Urban, Sheryl Crow, Amy Grant and Kristin Chenoweth are also on the bill for the show, which benefits the Susan G. Komen foundation for breast cancer advocacy and research.
CAF
03-03-2025
- Business
- CAF
CAF discusses future of African football at Soccerex MENA in Cairo
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) was well represented at the recent Soccerex MENA (Middle East & North Africa) event that was staged in Cairo from 23-26 February, 2025, taking part in several panel discussions on the global game. CAF took part in three key panel presentations, namely CAF's Critical Role in the Rise and Development of African Football, The Pinnacle of Football in Africa and Forging Meaningful Relationships: Unlocking Sponsorship Opportunities in the MENA Region. Commercial Director Hassan Elkamah, Member Associations Director Sarah Makuna, Marketing Head Herve Dassoundo, Head of Digital Sherif Hassan, and Sponsorship and Operations Manager Marianne Dimitry were at the Soccerex event on behalf of CAF. The discussions emphasised CAF's pivotal role in the growth and development of football across Africa, showcasing successful initiatives that have made a significant difference. Insights were shared regarding the future direction of African football, including strategic goals aimed at increasing competitiveness on the global stage. The importance of building meaningful partnerships in the MENA region was highlighted, along with effective strategies for unlocking sponsorship potential to support football development. The discussions underscored the necessity of leveraging digital platforms and technologies to engage fans, promote clubs, and enhance overall football experiences. The sessions also reinforced the idea that collaboration among stakeholders – clubs, sponsors and governing bodies – is essential for driving progress and creating sustainable growth in African football. The need for continuous education and training programs to develop talent and management capabilities within the football industry was also a key takeaway, ensuring future leaders are equipped for success.
