City Developments Limited (CDL) and the National Parks Board (NParks) launched an exhibition last month at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, exploring the evolution of Singapore’s landscapes from 200 years ago to the present. Held in conjunction with Singapore’s Bicentennial commemorations and the Gardens’ 160th Anniversary celebrations, the ‘Singapore’s Greening Journey: 200 Years and Beyond’ exhibition will run from now till 10 November 2019, 9am to 6pm daily, at the CDL Green Gallery (except on the last Tuesday of each month, when it is closed).

The exhibition is divided into three zones, taking visitors across three themes through three different timelines:

1. From Forested Island to Urban Jungle (1819-1964);
2. Garden City to Biophilic City in a Garden vision (1965-2019); and
3. Biophilic Garden City of Tomorrow (2019 and beyond).

Visitors can experience each timeframe through interpretive panels and interactive displays and stations.

Minister of National Development Mr Lawrence Wong officially opened the exhibition and highlighted in his remarks that “CDL clearly stands out as a champion for green and sustainable development.” He commended CDL as “an industry leader in green buildings, who for more than a decade has been supporting the government in many public outreach and education projects.”

CDL Group Chief Executive Officer Mr Sherman Kwek said, “For decades, the private sector has played a significant role in supporting the Government’s focus on imbuing our city with nature and CDL is glad to have contributed to this vision. We have established a great partnership with NParks over the years to promote the importance of greening Singapore through various collaborations including the CDL Green Gallery. We hope that the exhibition launched today will enable Singaporeans and foreign visitors to learn more about Singapore’s greening journey and aspirations to be a biophilic City in a Garden.”