Where is Somerset Belt?
Somerset Belt is located between Somerset Road and Exeter Road, comprises four separate but interconnected zones:
Somerset Belt Concept Masterplan
Launch of SG Youth Action Plan and Somerset Belt
In May 2019, the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) launched the SG Youth Action Plan, empowering young Singaporeans to envision and shape the nation’s future.
As part of the SG Youth Action Plan, more than 9,000 youths have been engaged on envisioning how the Somerset Belt can be transformed.
Transforming Somerset into a Youth-Centric Hub
Released in February 2020, the Somerset Belt Masterplan is a distillation of the views of youths, capturing the collective vision of our youths for the Somerset Belt to be a physical manifestation of the diverse talents, aspirations, and creativity of youths in Singapore.
Download the full Somerset Belt Masterplan here:
The Activities
May 2020: Launch of Realise Your Somerset Project – Youths were provided funding, venue, marketing and mentorship to develop their own projects to shape the Somerset Belt into a vibrant, youth-centric space.
Jan 2021: Implementation of Realise Your Somerset Project (Season 1) – 14 projects ranging from an art exhibition to a makers’ market were implemented.
Feb 2022: Somerfest 2022 featured participants from Realise Your Somerset Project (Season 2), bringing their creative ideas to life. Over 20 unique ground-up initiatives were featured, including musical performances, urban sports, and drama productions.
Jul 2023: You Decide @ The Red Bus Challenge – invited youths to collaborate and design a new Somerset Belt icon.
Nov 2024: Youth Makan Sesh – for youths to connect over good food, foster friendships and cross-collaborate.
SG Youth Plan
The SG Youth Plan is a five-year action plan created by youths, for youths, and supported by all of us.
It holds the hopes and aspirations of Singaporean youths for themselves and for Singapore, outlines their plan of action to do good for Singapore, supported through opportunities, platforms, and resources, and details ideas for how everyone can play a part in empowering youths to be the best versions of themselves.
Scan the QR Code to learn and be involved in the SG Youth Plan!
*SCAPE Refresh
*SCAPE is the first project to complete its refresh under the Somerset Belt Masterplan, kickstarting a vibrant precinct shaped by youths, and offering boundless opportunities for young people to connect, create and express themselves.
- 30% increase in spaces dedicated to youth-led ideas that spark creativity, entrepreneurship, and social impact.
- Venues now have greater capacity and enhanced features, opening up even more possibilities.
- Through its programming – from arts and media to startups and urban sports, *SCAPE is a true canvas for youths to explore, express, and thrive.
- Together with public, private, and community partners, *SCAPE is all in on empowering youths to realise their potential.