SKYRISE greenery is set to grow lusher, with a new programme launched on Wednesday in support of the government's blueprint for sustainable development.
The Urban Redevelopment Authority's (URA) LUSH programme will encourage developers to up the greenery factor on their buidlings. --PHOTO: URAThe Urban Redevelopment Authority's (URA) Lush programme, or Landscaping for Urban Spaces and High-Rises, will encourage developers to up the greenery factor on their buidlings.
New developments within the Downtown Core, Kallang Riverside and Jurong Gateway will have to provide a landscaping equivalent to to the area of the development site.
Also, existing buildings in Orchard and the Downtown Core will be allowed additional gross floor area above what is permissible for developing rooftop outdoor refreshment areas if rooftop landscaping is done
In tandem, the National Parks Board will throw in $8 million over the next three years to fund up to half the cost of setting up green roofs on existing buildings in these areas.
These cash incentives will be available from September.
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