A City-Core Live-Work-Play Address Where the CBD, Riverfront and Heritage Enclaves Converge
For investors and homeowners, Union Square Residences is not just another private residential project in District 1. It is a lifestyle-led city address designed for people who want to live close to the CBD, Singapore River, Clarke Quay, Chinatown, Fort Canning and the Civic District — while still enjoying the comfort of a full-facility private residence.
Located at Block 28 Havelock Road, Singapore 059828, Union Square Residences rises to 40 storeys with 366 residential units, forming part of the wider Union Square mixed-use development. The development is a new live-work-play destination where the CBD, Singapore River, Clarke Quay and Chinatown converge, creating an address that is both highly connected and rich in character.
A Mixed-Use Development with Daily Convenience at the Doorstep
One of the key strengths of Union Square Residences is that it is not a standalone condominium development. It sits within Union Square, an integrated mixed-use development that brings together luxury residences, a premium Grade A office tower, co-living spaces, retail and dining options. Union Square Central will include a 20-storey Grade A office tower with retail and dining on the first storey and a restaurant at roof level, while the broader development will include conservation buildings, shops, restaurants, a Central Plaza and a Grand Stand for placemaking activities such as food truck events, outdoor performances and community workouts.
For homeowners, this means daily convenience is built into the address. For investors, it creates a compelling tenant proposition: residents are not only renting a unit, but buying into a central, walkable lifestyle with workspaces, food, entertainment and transport options close by.
Lifestyle Facilities Within Union Square Residences
The lifestyle offerings at Union Square Residences are among its strongest differentiators. Instead of concentrating facilities on a single deck, the development spreads its amenities across multiple levels, with major recreational zones at Levels 3 and 34, and seven landscaped Recreational Pods between Levels 3 and 29.
At Level 3, the Social Vista functions as the main community and wellness deck. Facilities include a 30-metre lap pool, Aqua Lounge, Pool Deck, Aqua Gym, Wellness Pool, Gourmet Pavilion, Club Social, Kids’ Club, Social Lounge, Yoga Studio, Co-Working Studio, changing rooms and steam rooms. This level supports the daily rhythm of modern city living: a morning swim, a remote-work session, a family playdate, or an evening gathering at the Gourmet Pavilion.
Between Levels 3 and 29, the development introduces seven Recreational Pods: the Wellness Pod, Fitness Pod, Relaxation Pod, Serenity Pod, Cosy Pod, Leisure Pod and Vista Pod. These landscaped retreats are designed to provide residents with pockets of calm amid a dense city environment, with the lower levels offering more active uses and the higher levels creating quieter spaces for relaxation.
At Level 34, Union Square Residences takes the lifestyle experience to new heights with Union Vista, an elevated recreational deck featuring the Sky Pool, Aqua Lounge, Pool Deck, Spa Alcove, Club Gourmet, Alfresco Dining, Club Union, Sky Gym and Eco Wall. Here, residents can unwind by the pool, host intimate gatherings, enjoy outdoor dining, or work out at the Sky Gym while taking in expansive views of Pearl’s Hill, Chinatown and the city skyline. For private events, Club Union offers a versatile indoor hosting space complete with a well-equipped kitchen, making it ideal for celebrations, casual get-togethers and refined entertaining.
For investors, these facilities help support rental appeal among expatriates, CBD professionals and lifestyle-driven tenants. For homeowners, they offer the kind of urban resort experience that makes compact city living feel more complete.
Smart Home Features, Residential Services and Sustainability
Union Square Residences is designed for future-ready city living, with smart-home and smart-community features that add convenience, security and control to everyday routines. Each home is equipped with a smart home gateway that allows residents to manage connected features remotely via a mobile app, including smart air conditioning, smart surveillance, smart voice control, smart digital lockset, smart lighting, smart smoke detector, smart video doorbell, and smart energy monitoring. Beyond the home, smart-community features such as facility booking and payment, visitor pre-registration, smart parcel collection, and audio-video intercom access help make daily life smoother and more efficient.
Residents can also enjoy the support of dedicated Residential Hosts, with services such as delivery acceptance, transport arrangements, housekeeping arrangements, restaurant reservations and pool towel service, subject to terms and charges. This adds an extra layer of convenience for busy professionals, frequent travellers, expatriate tenants and homeowners who prefer a lock-and-go lifestyle.
Sustainability is another key part of the development’s value proposition. Union Square Residences has been awarded BCA Green Mark Platinum – Super Low Energy certification, reflecting its focus on energy efficiency and environmentally conscious design. Green features include energy-efficient air-conditioning, LED lighting with motion sensors in common areas, water-efficient fittings, bicycle parking facilities, recycling provisions and a pneumatic waste collection system — all contributing to a more sustainable and comfortable urban home.
Nearby Amenities: The City Becomes an Extension of Home
Union Square Residences enjoys a prime city-centre location with excellent connectivity. Residents are served by nearby Chinatown MRT Interchange, Clarke Quay MRT and Fort Canning MRT, providing convenient access to the North East Line, Downtown Line and the wider MRT network.
Lifestyle options are equally abundant. From the riverside dining and nightlife of Clarke Quay, Boat Quay and Robertson Quay, to the heritage eateries and cafés of Chinatown, residents are surrounded by some of Singapore’s most vibrant leisure enclaves. Orchard Road and Marina Bay Sands are also within easy reach, adding world-class shopping, entertainment and dining to the mix.
For everyday meals, residents can head to well-loved food centres such as Hong Lim Food Centre & Market, People’s Park Food Centre, Chinatown Complex Market, Maxwell Food Centre, Lau Pa Sat, Zion Riverside Food Centre and Tiong Bahru Market & Food Centre. Retail conveniences are also close by, with The Central, Riverside Point, UE Square, Chinatown Point, Funan, Great World, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Marina Bay Link Mall, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, and the Orchard Road shopping belt all located in the wider vicinity.
Beyond dining and retail, the address also places residents near Singapore’s cultural and recreational landmarks, including National Gallery Singapore, Asian Civilisations Museum, National Museum of Singapore, Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall, The Arts House, Esplanade Theatres on the Bay and ArtScience Museum. For greenery and outdoor recreation, Fort Canning Park, Pearl’s Hill City Park, Hong Lim Park, the Singapore River promenade and Gardens by the Bay offer welcome breathing spaces within the city.
School Proximity Disclaimer and Nearby MOE Schools
While MOE’s SchoolFinder may not directly indicate that Union Square Residences is within 2km of nearby primary schools, the OneMap School Query filter appears to show a different result based on the latest screenshots checked. Based on this OneMap reference, River Valley Primary School appears to fall within the 1km band, while Cantonment Primary School and St. Margaret’s School (Primary) appear to fall within the 1km to 2km band. Buyers should still verify the final Home-School Distance directly with MOE and OneMap during the relevant P1 Registration Exercise year, as school-distance categories may change and should not be treated as a guaranteed admission outcome.
According to the OneMap School Query, River Valley Primary School is within 1km of Union Square Residences.
Cantonment Primary School appears to fall within the 1km to 2km band.
St. Margaret’s School (Primary) also appears to fall within the 1km to 2km band.
For secondary school proximity, Outram Secondary School is approximately 720m from Union Square Residences, according to OneMap. However, this should be presented with an important caveat: MOE has stated that Outram Secondary School will relocate to 48 Anchorvale Crescent and admit its first Secondary 1 intake there in 2026, while current students will remain at the 3 York Hill campus until they graduate in 2027.
For family buyers, proximity to primary schools is the more meaningful long-term consideration. MOE’s P1 framework uses Home-School Distance categories, including within 1km, between 1km and 2km, and outside 2km, with distance considered when there are more applicants than vacancies. As such, school proximity should be treated as a useful reference point, not a guaranteed admission advantage.
This gives Union Square Residences a stronger family appeal than many typical CBD-fringe addresses, especially for buyers who value a central location while still seeking nearby primary school options. Still, all school-distance claims should be independently reconfirmed with MOE and OneMap before purchase or registration decisions are made.
Why Investors Should Pay Attention
For investors, Union Square Residences offers several demand drivers.
First, it is centrally located near the CBD, Marina Bay Financial District, Chinatown, Clarke Quay and the Singapore River. This supports rental appeal among professionals working in finance, law, consulting, technology, hospitality, creative industries and regional headquarters roles.
Second, the mixed-use setting strengthens the tenant lifestyle proposition. The combination of residential units, office space, retail, dining and co-living creates an active precinct rather than a purely residential block.
Third, the facilities support premium urban living. A Sky Pool, Sky Gym, Co-Working Studio, Club Union, Gourmet Pavilion, landscaped pods and smart-home features can help the project stand out to tenants who value convenience and lifestyle over larger unit sizes.
Fourth, the school’s proximity adds another rental angle. While the strongest tenant pool may still be professionals, expatriates and couples, the presence of River Valley Primary within 1km and other primary schools within 1km to 2km broadens the project’s appeal to young families.
Why Homeowners Will Appreciate It
For homeowners, Union Square Residences is best suited to those who want the city to be part of their everyday life.
This is a home for people who enjoy walking to dining, nightlife, parks, MRT stations, food centres, galleries and the Singapore River. It suits buyers who want convenience without giving up private facilities, security, smart-home features and curated residential services.
It is also relevant for young families who want a central home with access to nearby primary schools, especially River Valley Primary within 1km. However, families should still check the latest OneMap School Query results for the relevant P1 registration year and understand MOE’s 30-month stay requirement if relying on the home-school distance priority.
Who Will Truly Enjoy Union Square Residences?
Union Square Residences will resonate most with city professionals, CBD executives, business owners, expatriates, dual-income couples, right-sizers, frequent travellers and lifestyle-led homeowners who want a prestigious central address with strong convenience.
It will also appeal to investors seeking a city-core rental product with multiple tenant pools: professionals working in the CBD and Marina Bay, expatriates who want walkable access to dining and transport, couples who value lifestyle amenities, and young families who may appreciate the nearby primary-school options.
For families, the development is now more compelling than a pure lifestyle-only city address because River Valley Primary is within 1km, while Cantonment Primary and St. Margaret’s School (Primary) fall within the 1km to 2km band. That said, the Outram Secondary’s proximity should be handled carefully, given MOE’s announced relocation timeline.
Union Square Residences may be less suitable for buyers who prioritise a quiet suburban environment, large-format family living, or a nearby secondary school as a long-term anchor. Its true appeal lies in something different: a polished, connected, amenity-rich city lifestyle at the meeting point of work, culture, dining, transport, riverfront leisure, and education.
Disclaimer: The information provided is accurate at the time of publication and is intended for general reference only. Details such as amenities, distances, travel times, school information, facilities, and project specifications may change without prior notice.
Article contributed by Jerry Wong.
Jerry Wong is a realtor at Propnex Realty, bringing a rich background in interior and lighting design to his work. He loves exploring diverse spaces and observing the transformative power of real estate. Beyond his professional role, Jerry finds his greatest fulfillment in connecting people with the right properties, gaining immense satisfaction from helping clients achieve their dreams.
