Richard H (Urban Red Dot)
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Singapore/SEA Armchair Urbanist and Culture Enjoyer
Transit and Place Enthusiast
Discord: discord.gg/JGgSygVzbH
Long Form Articles: urbanreddot.substack.com
It's not a black profile pic, I just can't decide a pfp
Last week, I went to Singapore's Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)'s exhibition on the 2025 Draft Master Plan. Here are my thoughts, in a thread so please read it all 🧵
July 10, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Last week, I went to Singapore's Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)'s exhibition on the 2025 Draft Master Plan. Here are my thoughts, in a thread so please read it all 🧵
Today, I visited the Cross Island Line Project Information Centre to learn about Singapore's newest MRT Line. The Cross Island Line is a massive S$40B+ endeavour with lots worth talking about, with 6-8 car trains and an east-west route bypassing the city.🧵
July 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Today, I visited the Cross Island Line Project Information Centre to learn about Singapore's newest MRT Line. The Cross Island Line is a massive S$40B+ endeavour with lots worth talking about, with 6-8 car trains and an east-west route bypassing the city.🧵
Took a visit to the Cross Island Line Phase 2 Project Information Centre, got to see a model of the Tunnel Boring Machine, and what Clementi Station would look like (lots of rebuilding imminent)
July 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Took a visit to the Cross Island Line Phase 2 Project Information Centre, got to see a model of the Tunnel Boring Machine, and what Clementi Station would look like (lots of rebuilding imminent)
Went to the Upper Serangoon Shopping Centre (USSC). Built in 1982 by Hong Huat Timber, it was envisioned as a vibrant retail hub serving as many as 500k, but now, it's a ghost town on its last legs.
(🧵, read in full)
(🧵, read in full)
July 1, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Went to the Upper Serangoon Shopping Centre (USSC). Built in 1982 by Hong Huat Timber, it was envisioned as a vibrant retail hub serving as many as 500k, but now, it's a ghost town on its last legs.
(🧵, read in full)
(🧵, read in full)
As of ereyesterday, Punggol Coast Bus Interchange is open. The integration is amazing, the bus-MRT connection is entirely air conditioned and is connected seamlessly with the retail, a 2+ minute walk! (1/3🧵)
July 1, 2025 at 6:04 AM
As of ereyesterday, Punggol Coast Bus Interchange is open. The integration is amazing, the bus-MRT connection is entirely air conditioned and is connected seamlessly with the retail, a 2+ minute walk! (1/3🧵)
Was at the preserved Kawasaki/Nippon Sharyo C751B MRT train hotel at one-north last month. Somehow, the old smell is preserved. I really miss this train
June 20, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Was at the preserved Kawasaki/Nippon Sharyo C751B MRT train hotel at one-north last month. Somehow, the old smell is preserved. I really miss this train
Would like to bring attention to a new Singapore related Urbanism and Heritage account on IG, YT and Tiktok started by Ng Wee Liang called @/takenodes. Do follow and support this account
June 16, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Would like to bring attention to a new Singapore related Urbanism and Heritage account on IG, YT and Tiktok started by Ng Wee Liang called @/takenodes. Do follow and support this account
Recently, NTWU (Singapore's bus driver union) had a special bus serving free coffee, which I went to. This bus has lots of bus-related memorabilia and stories about the Union...(please read thread)
June 3, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Recently, NTWU (Singapore's bus driver union) had a special bus serving free coffee, which I went to. This bus has lots of bus-related memorabilia and stories about the Union...(please read thread)
Our new Transport Minister, despite being a newcomer MP, seems to have lots of experience working in the Ministry of Transport, so I wish him all the best in his new role, and hope to see more progress with our transport network
May 22, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Our new Transport Minister, despite being a newcomer MP, seems to have lots of experience working in the Ministry of Transport, so I wish him all the best in his new role, and hope to see more progress with our transport network
After my concert at Sports Hub, instead of going to Stadium MRT, i decided to take the long way to Tanjong Rhu station, which is more worth, with stunning views of the Kallang Basin and Kenzo Tange's Indoor Stadium, and ofc is less crowded. Nice bridge too
Pardon my shaky camera
Pardon my shaky camera
May 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
After my concert at Sports Hub, instead of going to Stadium MRT, i decided to take the long way to Tanjong Rhu station, which is more worth, with stunning views of the Kallang Basin and Kenzo Tange's Indoor Stadium, and ofc is less crowded. Nice bridge too
Pardon my shaky camera
Pardon my shaky camera
Just wanna say thank you to the SMRT staff for handling the heavy traffic at Stadium Station, as two concerts are being held in the same night (1/3)
May 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Just wanna say thank you to the SMRT staff for handling the heavy traffic at Stadium Station, as two concerts are being held in the same night (1/3)
Since the concept art for Changi Airport Terminal 5 has been released and it looks amazing, here's the concept art for Changi Airport's Terminal 2, from the Public Works Department Annual Report 1989
May 20, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Since the concept art for Changi Airport Terminal 5 has been released and it looks amazing, here's the concept art for Changi Airport's Terminal 2, from the Public Works Department Annual Report 1989
Changi Airport Terminal 5 was originally planned with two entirely different layouts in 2013. The current layout was finalised two years later, with an emphasis on efficiency for passengers
May 19, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Changi Airport Terminal 5 was originally planned with two entirely different layouts in 2013. The current layout was finalised two years later, with an emphasis on efficiency for passengers
Visited Serangoon Gardens for the first time. I love how there's a roundabout, and calm traffic, with zebra crossings. But the pavements and walkability can see improvement.
Also like how the bus stop goes contraflow to the roundabout and serves buses in both directions.
Also like how the bus stop goes contraflow to the roundabout and serves buses in both directions.
May 8, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Visited Serangoon Gardens for the first time. I love how there's a roundabout, and calm traffic, with zebra crossings. But the pavements and walkability can see improvement.
Also like how the bus stop goes contraflow to the roundabout and serves buses in both directions.
Also like how the bus stop goes contraflow to the roundabout and serves buses in both directions.
Went to (the old) Pasir Ris Bus Interchange on Friday, for the first time. I absolutely love the arches in the original interchange and im sad theyre gone. Pasir Ris Interchange has moved to the all-new TOD next door as of this morning... 🧵(1/2)
April 27, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Went to (the old) Pasir Ris Bus Interchange on Friday, for the first time. I absolutely love the arches in the original interchange and im sad theyre gone. Pasir Ris Interchange has moved to the all-new TOD next door as of this morning... 🧵(1/2)
I went to Pasir Ris Mall in June 2024, then Singapore's newest Transit Oriented Development, and I love it. Here is a thread of pics, please read the alt texts, 🧵
(This tweet was made in June 2024 and the area has since been more complete)
(This tweet was made in June 2024 and the area has since been more complete)
April 27, 2025 at 4:38 AM
I went to Pasir Ris Mall in June 2024, then Singapore's newest Transit Oriented Development, and I love it. Here is a thread of pics, please read the alt texts, 🧵
(This tweet was made in June 2024 and the area has since been more complete)
(This tweet was made in June 2024 and the area has since been more complete)
Geneo is nothing short of amazing, its environmentally sustainable, being open and wow, WOODEN PILLARS! And the best part? Its directly linked to the subway to Kent Ridge MRT station, no need to get to ground level
April 14, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Geneo is nothing short of amazing, its environmentally sustainable, being open and wow, WOODEN PILLARS! And the best part? Its directly linked to the subway to Kent Ridge MRT station, no need to get to ground level
Reposted by Richard H (Urban Red Dot)
my thoughts on the CCL proposed signage. it's a bit odd that the design doesn't give you general directional info (clockwise/counterclockwise) except on the arrival screens, and even then it's absent for "non-loop" (Dhoby Ghaut branch) trains. hopefully they fix that before final release
March 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
my thoughts on the CCL proposed signage. it's a bit odd that the design doesn't give you general directional info (clockwise/counterclockwise) except on the arrival screens, and even then it's absent for "non-loop" (Dhoby Ghaut branch) trains. hopefully they fix that before final release
Good, now do this all year round
(And rent control so prices can be lowered)
(And rent control so prices can be lowered)
March 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Good, now do this all year round
(And rent control so prices can be lowered)
(And rent control so prices can be lowered)
In September, I went to New Bahru and...I am so disappointed by what would have been interesting: converting an abandoned school into a community hub 🧵
March 14, 2025 at 6:54 AM
In September, I went to New Bahru and...I am so disappointed by what would have been interesting: converting an abandoned school into a community hub 🧵
🧵1/2
In 1988, JICA proposed Peoplemovers for Ang Mo Kio and Simpang (a never built neighbourhood), this is probably the predecessor to what would be Singapore's controversial LRTs. The system is inspired by the Kobe Portliner, Miami Metromover, Yukarigaoka Line and even H-Bahn
In 1988, JICA proposed Peoplemovers for Ang Mo Kio and Simpang (a never built neighbourhood), this is probably the predecessor to what would be Singapore's controversial LRTs. The system is inspired by the Kobe Portliner, Miami Metromover, Yukarigaoka Line and even H-Bahn
March 14, 2025 at 6:46 AM
🧵1/2
In 1988, JICA proposed Peoplemovers for Ang Mo Kio and Simpang (a never built neighbourhood), this is probably the predecessor to what would be Singapore's controversial LRTs. The system is inspired by the Kobe Portliner, Miami Metromover, Yukarigaoka Line and even H-Bahn
In 1988, JICA proposed Peoplemovers for Ang Mo Kio and Simpang (a never built neighbourhood), this is probably the predecessor to what would be Singapore's controversial LRTs. The system is inspired by the Kobe Portliner, Miami Metromover, Yukarigaoka Line and even H-Bahn
[Tweet from 25 Nov]
The original National Stadium plan from 1966, planned for the 1972 SEA and 1974 Asian Games. The plan was downgraded due to costs, and the 1974 Asiad was moved to Tehran.
It even has a monorail going to what looks like Paya Lebar and Golden Mile!
(Straits Times, 14/1/1966)
The original National Stadium plan from 1966, planned for the 1972 SEA and 1974 Asian Games. The plan was downgraded due to costs, and the 1974 Asiad was moved to Tehran.
It even has a monorail going to what looks like Paya Lebar and Golden Mile!
(Straits Times, 14/1/1966)
March 14, 2025 at 6:38 AM
[Tweet from 25 Nov]
The original National Stadium plan from 1966, planned for the 1972 SEA and 1974 Asian Games. The plan was downgraded due to costs, and the 1974 Asiad was moved to Tehran.
It even has a monorail going to what looks like Paya Lebar and Golden Mile!
(Straits Times, 14/1/1966)
The original National Stadium plan from 1966, planned for the 1972 SEA and 1974 Asian Games. The plan was downgraded due to costs, and the 1974 Asiad was moved to Tehran.
It even has a monorail going to what looks like Paya Lebar and Golden Mile!
(Straits Times, 14/1/1966)
[Quote tweet on Punggol Coast/PDD]
The best thing about NEL is that they have lots of good transit-oriented development.
Central(Clarke Quay),The Atrium@Orchard(Dhoby Ghaut), Sengkang TC
This is bcos they take inspiration from MTR,The 96 White Paper mentioned Tsing Yi as an example...(1/2)
The best thing about NEL is that they have lots of good transit-oriented development.
Central(Clarke Quay),The Atrium@Orchard(Dhoby Ghaut), Sengkang TC
This is bcos they take inspiration from MTR,The 96 White Paper mentioned Tsing Yi as an example...(1/2)
March 14, 2025 at 6:35 AM
[Quote tweet on Punggol Coast/PDD]
The best thing about NEL is that they have lots of good transit-oriented development.
Central(Clarke Quay),The Atrium@Orchard(Dhoby Ghaut), Sengkang TC
This is bcos they take inspiration from MTR,The 96 White Paper mentioned Tsing Yi as an example...(1/2)
The best thing about NEL is that they have lots of good transit-oriented development.
Central(Clarke Quay),The Atrium@Orchard(Dhoby Ghaut), Sengkang TC
This is bcos they take inspiration from MTR,The 96 White Paper mentioned Tsing Yi as an example...(1/2)
Saw this meme going around lately, so I made one for SG
This is just a meme, ofc there are more things than public housing in the heartlands. And the public housing thankfully has been way less cookie cutter than before the 90s
This is just a meme, ofc there are more things than public housing in the heartlands. And the public housing thankfully has been way less cookie cutter than before the 90s
March 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Saw this meme going around lately, so I made one for SG
This is just a meme, ofc there are more things than public housing in the heartlands. And the public housing thankfully has been way less cookie cutter than before the 90s
This is just a meme, ofc there are more things than public housing in the heartlands. And the public housing thankfully has been way less cookie cutter than before the 90s
Today is the 37th anniversary of the "Official Opening" of the MRT, which then PM LKY officiated with the completion of Phase 1 of the Initial System (YCK to Clementi)
[Photos all from the National Archives]
[Photos all from the National Archives]
March 12, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Today is the 37th anniversary of the "Official Opening" of the MRT, which then PM LKY officiated with the completion of Phase 1 of the Initial System (YCK to Clementi)
[Photos all from the National Archives]
[Photos all from the National Archives]