Singapore’s Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) have invited proposals to shape the Changi East Urban District, a 40-hectare development adjacent to the upcoming Terminal 5. 

As part of the Changi East development, the new district will span 40 hectares—equivalent to roughly 56 football fields—situated between the upcoming Terminal 5 and Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. It is designed to enhance the Changi air hub and support both airport operations and developments in the surrounding Changi area. By the mid-2030s, Terminal 5 is expected to increase the airport’s annual passenger capacity to 140 million, a rise of more than 55% from the current 90 million. The Changi East Urban District will play a key role in reinforcing the airport’s hub status while complementing regional developments.

In their request for proposals, MOT and CAAS are seeking multi-disciplinary teams to conduct a demand study and create a concept plan for the district. The selected consultant will collaborate closely with both MOT and CAAS to carry out the study and develop the plan. Input will also be sought from other agencies, including the Urban Redevelopment Authority, as well as relevant stakeholders. The first stage of the tender will close on September 24, with the final contract expected to be awarded around mid-2026.

The concept plan must consider transport connectivity and include car-lite initiatives, along with green corridors and public spaces. It should maximize the use of underground spaces where possible and ensure the district supports the national goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Additionally, the appointed consultant will be required to produce a demand study projecting the district’s needs through the mid-2050s, analyzing long-term user trends in the context of broader socio-economic and travel patterns.