Chinatown Business Association Revitalise Smith Street New And Traditional Lifestyle Concepts
(Feb 21): The Chinatown Business Association (CBA) recently announced its plans for rejuvenating Smith Street in Chinatown, as outlined in a press release on Feb 14. The project was awarded to CBA after they won a tender launched by the Singapore Land Authority (SLA), the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) in November 2023.
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CBA will be implementing various placemaking initiatives in the row of shophouses located at 11 to 37 Smith Street. These include the development of an experiential studio called the Elegance of Nanyang, which will showcase the beauty of Peranakan kebaya, as well as a flagship flexible living space operated by Habyt.
As part of the revitalisation plans, Smith Street will welcome five new F&B tenants, including big names like Starbucks, Boon Tong Kee, Killiney coffeeshop, and The Happiest Clam, a seafood retail shop specialising in sustainably harvested live geoduck clams. Gelato Garden, known for its “churning gelato” concept and unique flavours such as Jia Jia Herbal Tea Sorbet and Pei Pa Gao Gelato, has already opened its doors to customers.
According to CBA, Smith Street will serve as the “Cultural Heart” of Chinatown, offering visitors a diverse cultural dining and experience in a vibrant setting that promotes joy and excitement. The pedestrianised streets will be reimagined as a place where people can “Meet, Eat, Live, Work, Play, Breathe” and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
Lim Yick Suan, executive director of CBA, explains, “Smith Street will be a place where culinary delights, art, and experiences come together to offer visitors an enriching cultural experience. We want to create a vibrant and lively atmosphere that celebrates the diversity and unique heritage of Chinatown.”