Singapore's development into a Garden City started four decades ago with the establishment of the greening programme. It was initiated with the launch of the Tree Planting Campaign in 1963. As Singapore moves towards greater urbanisation, it is imperative that the green ambience that has played a significant role in the social and economic development of this island is not just preserved, but further developed.

Gardens by the Bay - Three distinctive waterfront gardens, namely Bay South, Bay East, and Bay Central across the mouth of the Singapore River, in the heart of Marina Bay will define Singapore as the world's premier tropical garden city.

The development of Gardens by the Bay underpins the vision of creating a City in a Garden. Gardens by the Bay will capture the essence of Singapore as the premier tropical Garden City with the perfect environment in which to live, work and play, helping make Singapore a leading global city of the 21st century.

The Gardens will put in place a pervasive garden ambience and quality living environment from which Singapore's new downtown will rise, and steer Singapore to the forefront of the world's leading global cities. It will complement and complete the necklace of attractions that have been planned for around Marina Bay.

The Gardens will be a place that Singaporeans be proud to call their own, a green oasis to enjoy and relax in.