City Square Mall’s S$50 million revamp is now complete, giving Farrer Park shoppers a refreshed eco-mall rather than a simple cosmetic touch-up. CDL says the asset enhancement initiative started in September 2023 and wrapped up with the final City Green phase in the first quarter of 2026.
The practical change is that the mall is leaning harder into community use. The official announcement highlights CONNECT@CSM, ecomama, expanded F&B offerings and greener common areas, so nearby residents should treat the mall as a weekend and family stop, not just a connector between Little India, Farrer Park MRT and retail errands.
What Is New
CONNECT@CSM is the headline addition because CDL describes it as a first-of-its-kind community wellness facility for the mall. It gives the building a clearer purpose for workshops, family activity and neighbourhood programming beyond the usual retail tenant mix.
ecomama is another useful addition for families because the concept is tied to sustainability and children. Together with play walls, refreshed lift lobbies and new green pockets, the upgrade changes how the mall feels during longer visits instead of only adding a new shopfront layer.
- Revamp value: S$50 million.
- AEI started: September 2023.
- Final City Green phase: completed in Q1 2026.
- Key additions: CONNECT@CSM, ecomama, enhanced green spaces and expanded F&B.
Why Residents Should Care
City Square Mall already had a distinctive position as Singapore’s first eco-mall. The revamp strengthens that identity at a time when many malls are trying to become more useful for community routines, especially for families who need food, shade, play and short activities in one place.
If you live around Farrer Park, Jalan Besar or Little India, the useful question is not whether the mall is new. It is whether it now gives you enough reasons to stay longer after grocery runs, school errands or weekend meals. The community and wellness spaces make that more likely.
Visit Notes
The mall sits at the Farrer Park transport edge, so it works well for a quick MRT-linked visit. Families planning a longer stop should check the tenant list and activity calendar before going because the new community areas are the parts most likely to change the experience from week to week.
Read CDL’s official City Square Mall revamp announcement for the full asset enhancement details. For more home and neighbourhood updates, visit our Home & Living section.
