# Urban Jungle Cities Singapore's Gardens by the Bay Project Increases Greenery and Biodiversity By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardens-by-the-bay References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/singapore-aims-to-be-a-city-in-a-garden.html) & [nytimes](http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/29/business/global/an-urban-jungle-for-the-21st-century.html?_r=2&pagewanted=all#h) Even though cities have been trying to step up their environmentally friendly game, Singapore has just taken it to a whole new level with the Gardens by the Bay project. Instead of focusing on introducing [more biodiversity and eco-conscious architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenpublic) in the city, it essentially plans to introduce a city into one [giant garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henderson-art-garden). Thus, it is the [gardens and parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/union-terrace-garden) that take precedence over the city itself. Announced last year, the 1 billion Singaporean dollar (US $829 million) Gardens by the Bay project will revitalize the city in ways that only James Cameron could have dreamed up. Already a competitive and prosperous country, Singapore sets itself apart from like-minded societies by supporting its success with the continued reinforcement of sustainability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Increasing Greenery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new technologies or methods to increase greenery in urban areas for improved biodiversity and environmental sustainability. - **Eco-conscious Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative architectural designs and materials that prioritize sustainability and integrate nature into urban structures. - **Urban Gardens:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create urban garden concepts and initiatives that transform cities into green spaces for recreational and ecological benefits. ### Where This Applies - **Environmental Engineering:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply engineering principles to implement sustainable solutions and infrastructure for increased greenery and biodiversity in cities. - **Green Building:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new green building practices and technologies that prioritize eco-conscious architecture and sustainability in urban development. - **Urban Agriculture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore urban farming techniques and technologies to integrate agricultural practices within urban environments and maximize space efficiency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Greening Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-green.md) - [Urban Oasis-Reflecting Hotel Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-standard-singapore.md) - [Eco-Friendly Rainforest Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandai-rainforest-resort.md) - [Garden City-Inspired Airport Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/changi-airport-1.md) - [Urban Roofscape Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards.md) - [Hotel-Based Garden Terraced Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pan-pacific-orchard.md) - [Biodiversity Architectural Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-archischool.md) - [Tree-Lined Urban Highways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-green-spine.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md)