Dhoby Ghaut is set to get a new park, which will incorporate the existing Istana Park, Dhoby Ghaut Green and Penang Road Open Space.
A 500m-long section of Orchard Road will also be pedestrianised. What to expect:
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Full Details: New Merged Park at Dhoby Ghaut, Orchard Road
Project Overview
- A new integrated park will merge Istana Park, Dhoby Ghaut Green, Penang Road Open Space, plus a 500m pedestrianised stretch of Orchard Road. It will be over 3x the size of the existing 1.3ha Istana Park.
- Part of the 15-year Orchard Road Rejuvenation Plan (first launched 2019 by STB, URA, NParks), targeting completion by mid-2030s.
- Forms part of a 6km continuous green corridor connecting Singapore Botanic Gardens → Istana → Fort Canning Park → Singapore River.
📍 Three Main Zones
1. Orchid Park & Plaza (at Penang Road Open Space)
- Showcase diverse orchids adapted to different habitats: trees, wetlands, varied growing environments.
- Features nature-based solutions: multi-functional water gardens to manage stormwater runoff; wildlife-friendly structures (like totem poles) for habitats.
2. Istana Park
- New Ceremonial Driveway: flanked by flagpoles & mature trees, leading straight to the Istana’s main gate — may replace the current Festive Arch; serves as formal entrance.
- Potential indoor attractions: galleries showcasing Singapore’s multicultural heritage & enhanced horticultural experiences.
3. Dhoby Ghaut Green + Pedestrianised Stretch
- Transformed into an Activity Promenade: flexible multi-use space for outdoor art, performances, street markets, civic festivals, rest & recreation.
- Garden honouring Singapore women: proposed in 2022 White Paper on Singapore Women’s Development; celebrates pioneering spirit & contributions; supports women’s group events, educational programmes & commemorative activities.
- Becomes contiguous with Istana Park, Plaza Singapura, MacDonald House & Temasek Shophouse.
📌 Additional Planned Features
- Pocket parks: being studied at Somerset & Handy Road for more rest & relaxation spaces.
- Link bridge: proposed to connect Dhoby Ghaut Green directly to Fort Canning Park.
🗓 Timeline & Next Steps
- Designs being refined over the coming year; full vision to be unveiled in 2027.
- Public exhibition at Temasek Shophouse showing plans — runs until 26 Aug 2026.
- Development timeline subject to further consultations.
💬 Stakeholder Views
- Alvin Tan (Minister of State for National Development): Emphasises community & business input to bring the vision alive; aims to “bring back the orchard” to the area’s colonial plantation heritage.
- Yvonne Tay (CEO, Temasek Shophouse): Welcomes pedestrianisation — less air/noise pollution; hopes for accessible open plazas & lawns to build community spaces.
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Overvaluation of self, devaluation of others: This is the core foundation of narcissism. They view themselves as superior and others as inherently inferior, never treating people as equals (54:16-54:45).
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Key Takeaways:
Deception vs. Discomfort: Navarro explains that there is no single behavior that proves someone is lying. Instead, observers should watch for signs of psychological discomfort—such as jaw shifting (1:05-1:18), hard swallowing (1:33-1:38), ventilating behaviors (1:46-2:12), or mouth distortion (2:55-3:44)—that occur in response to specific questions.
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