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Such interest in repurposing ageing buildings rather than demolishing them has been growing in Singapore, with urban planning experts saying that these projects reflect a broader shift towards adaptive reuse.<\/span><\/p>\n According to the Singapore Land Authority (SLA), more than 20 tenders were launched in 2025 to repurpose state properties, with former offices, schools and other buildings being transformed into co-living spaces, community hubs and lifestyle destinations.<\/span><\/p>\n The agency said it recorded a 50 per cent increase in the number of social entities repurposing state properties for community uses between 2021 and 2024, compared with the previous three-year period.<\/span><\/p>\n “In a high-rise, high-density city like Singapore and others around the world, efficiency and sustainability are critical,\u201d noted Ms Elaine Tan, research director at the Centre for Liveable Cities.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cAdaptive reuse demonstrates that retrofitting can be both economically and environmentally advantageous because it delivers quicker returns while strengthening long-term resilience.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n