The Singapore Science Park is not the kind of place most people would think of as a place to live. Not that it’s unpleasant, mind you – it’s great as a tech hub. It’s just that the area is all business – and it’s sparse in terms of retail, entertainment, or the kind of amenities most residents want nearby. Nonetheless, CapitaLand Development has a new project in this area; and we think it’s open to debate if there’s going to be first-mover advantage here, or if this is just a long shot:
What’s happening up at Science Park?
Singapore Science Park (SSP) is a development headed up by CapitaLand, which is home to around 350 companies and labs. The location also benefits from proximity to NUS (Kent Ridge Campus), and from the nearby One-North tech and media hub.
But CLD develops condos as well, and they’re now aiming to put up the first residential development in SSP. This will...