Practices and Implications of Sports Facilities in Empowering Urban Regeneration: A Case Study of Singapore

Wu Xinge; Chen Yuanxin; Liu Heng; Chen Lei

doi:10.14036/j.cnki.cn11-4513.2026.04.008

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Journal of Capital University of Physical Education and Sports ›› 2026, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (4) : 419-430. DOI: 10.14036/j.cnki.cn11-4513.2026.04.008

Sports Governance and Sports Industry

Practices and Implications of Sports Facilities in Empowering Urban Regeneration: A Case Study of Singapore

Wu Xinge ¹ ,
Chen Yuanxin ² ,
Liu Heng ³ ,
Chen Lei ²

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Using methods such as literature review, case analysis, and comparative research, this study analyzes the evolution, policy measures, and Singapore’s experience in utilizing sports facilities to promote urban regeneration. The findings reveal that Singapore’s strategies for leveraging sports facilities in urban regeneration include top-level design and policy support, multi-dimensional planning and efficient utilization of sports infrastructure, synergistic development of sports and green urbanism, the operation of sports facilities with community participation and a people-centered approach, as well as the application and innovation of smart sports facilities and digital platforms. Implications for China include: establishing a “sports-plus” policy coordination framework to strengthen systematic top-level design, exploring “three-dimensional sports space” supply models for high-density cities, building resilient cities that integrate sports facilities with the ecological environment, developing a sports facility governance model jointly driven by digital empowerment and community participation, and fostering a “sports economic ecosystem” to promote industrial upgrading.

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urban regeneration / sports facilities / sports industry / Singapore

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Wu Xinge , Chen Yuanxin , Liu Heng , et al. Practices and Implications of Sports Facilities in Empowering Urban Regeneration: A Case Study of Singapore[J]. Journal of Capital University of Physical Education and Sports. 2026, 38(4): 419-430 https://doi.org/10.14036/j.cnki.cn11-4513.2026.04.008

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