Transportation, which used to be considered difficult, has been improved tremendously with the completion of the Bukit Timah and Seletar Expressways, and the introduction of the Mass Rapid Transit's North–South Line.

In addition, there is an abundance of green spaces, untouched forests, and even farmland, which are a rarity in Singapore today.

The burgeoning population in Singapore meant more space could be reserved for residential housing in the region.

After Singapore's independence, the naval base was converted into a commercial shipyard under the management of Sembawang Corporation (now known as SembCorp).

Together with the current zoological parks, the area will feature eco-friendly accommodations such as camps, tents, and family rooms.

[6] Residents living within the area have access to different educational facilities ranging from preschools to primary and secondary schools, as these are located around the different towns in the East region.

The area is also home to various tertiary institutions such as, Republic Polytechnic, Yishun Innova Junior College and a special needs school, MINDS.