Dire uso it tricycle o pedicab ha Singapore, so kun budget traveller ka, mapipiritan ka talaga magbaktas. I remember, naka-25,000 steps ako in one day—kahuna ko, nanhuhubag na nak tiil! Haha. 😅
Pero in fairness, walking gave me the chance to slow down and really take in how beautiful and clean the streets are. And as I explored, I couldn’t help but notice—many of the buildings weren’t just made of steel and glass, but also of plants. Greenery was literally everywhere: hanging from balconies, sprouting from rooftops, climbing up the walls.
Na-curious ako, so I Googled it. Turns out, it’s not just for aesthetics. Singapore has actual urban policies that require natural elements to be built into developments. It’s all part of their long-term vision to become a “City in a Garden”—where nature isn’t just around you, it’s built right into the city itself.
Under this initiative, they’ve planted millions of trees, created parks, and even required developers to replace lost ground greenery with vertical gardens or rooftop landscapes. Every new development must contribute to the greening of the city.
It’s all part of Singapore’s Green Plan 2030, a nationwide strategy to create a more sustainable and climate-resilient future. It’s not just a city with gardens—it’s a city that treats nature as a necessity, not a luxury. 🌿✨