Apart from MRT and buses services, the estate also has an extensive cycling and pedestrian network, much of which runs through the Bidadari Greenway and Bidadari Park.
For example, the 700m Heritage Walk, lined by rain trees, provides shade for commuters walking to Woodleigh MRT station, while a park connector links residents to green spaces beyond the estate such as Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, Sungei Serangoon or even Punggol Park.
At integrated community and lifestyle hub, Woodleigh Mall, residents have an array of shopping, dining, healthcare and retail options.
“Bidadari’s well-designed housing developments, together with the generous provision of lush greenery and the preservation of the area’s function as a bio-diversity hotspot have brought about positive contributions to the surrounding environment and will enable the residents to live healthy and active lives,” said HDB.
With the completion of Woodleigh district, and the delivery of more flats in the Alkaff, Bartley Heights and Park Edge districts over the next year, HDB said it is on track to realise its vision of “A Community in a Garden” for Bidadari.
“As the master planner and developer of Singapore’s public housing estates, HDB is constantly on the lookout for innovative planning concepts to create a quality living environment for residents,” said HDB chief town planner Chong Fook Loong.
“We are honoured to win a Gold FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Award for the Bidadari masterplan, which affirms our continuous efforts in creating vibrant and endearing homes for Singaporeans.”
“This award will spur us on our journey towards completing Bidadari by 2025.”