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'''Northpoint City''' is a [[suburb]]an [[shopping mall]] in [[Yishun]], [[Singapore]]. The mall houses the [[Nee Soon Central Community Club]], [[Yishun Public Library]] and [[Yishun Bus Interchange]]. It was first built in 1992, and was renovated and expanded in 2010. The centre has a combined net lettable area of {{convert|500000|sqft|m2|abbr=on}} and has more than 400 tenants.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Northpoint City North Wing in Singapore|url=https://www.frasersproperty.com/reits/fct/our-portfolio/northpoint-city-north-wing|url-status=live|access-date=23 June 2020|publisher=Frasers Property}}</ref>
'''Northpoint City''', formerly known as '''Northpoint Shopping Centre''', is a [[suburb]]an [[shopping mall]] in [[Yishun]], [[Singapore]]. Located opposite [[Yishun MRT station]], the mall houses the Nee Soon Central Community Club, [[Yishun Public Library]] as well as the [[Yishun Bus Interchange]], which forms part of the Yishun Integrated Transport Hub (ITH).

The mall was first opened in 1992, and was renovated and expanded in 2008. It susbeqeuently underwent a second renovation and expansion from 2017 to early 2018. It is currently the largest shopping mall in [[northern Singapore]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/business/property/northpoint-city-will-open-by-years-end |title = Yishun megamall Northpoint City will open by year's end {{!}} The Straits Times| newspaper=The Straits Times | date=26 July 2017 | last1=Leow | first1=Annabeth }}</ref> The centre has a combined net lettable area of at least {{convert|1300000|sqft|m2|abbr=on}} and houses more than 400 tenants.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Northpoint City North Wing in Singapore|url=https://www.frasersproperty.com/reits/fct/our-portfolio/northpoint-city-north-wing|access-date=23 June 2020|publisher=Frasers Property}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Originally called the Northpoint Shopping Centre, it was constructed in November 1992 as the first suburban mall in north of Singapore. [[Cold Storage (supermarket)|Cold Storage]], [[Swensen's]] and [[Giordano (store)|Giordano]] opened their first outlets in Northpoint Shopping Centre.
Northpoint City was originally called the Northpoint Shopping Centre, having been first constructed in November 1992 as the first suburban mall to be built in the northern heartlands of Singapore. [[Cold Storage (supermarket)|Cold Storage]], [[Swensen's]] and [[Giordano (store)|Giordano]] were one of the first few outlets to open in the Northpoint Shopping Centre.<ref>{{cite web |title=Singapore's Then and Now Series: Yishun's History with the Pineapple King |url=https://www.northpointcity.com.sg/blog_detail.php?c=665&desc=Lifestyle&p=52787&t=singapores-then-and-now-series-yishuns-history-with-the-pineapple-king |website=www.northpointcity.com.sg |access-date=24 July 2022 |language=en |date=23 August 2019}}</ref>


===Renamed and expanded===
In July 2017, Northpoint Shopping Centre was renamed as Northpoint City, with the existing building becoming its north wing. The south wing of the mall was opened in December 2017, integrating Northpoint City with the [[Yishun Integrated Transport Hub]] and Nee Soon Central Community Club. It was the first time in Singapore these public facilities had been integrated like this. A 920-unit [[condominium]] [[North Park Residences]] was also constructed atop Northpoint City.
In July 2017, Northpoint Shopping Centre was renamed as Northpoint City, with the existing building becoming its north wing. The south wing of the mall was opened in December 2017, integrating Northpoint City with the Yishun Integrated Transport Hub (ITH) and Nee Soon Central Community Club. It was the first time in Singapore that different public facilities were integrated in this manner. A 920-unit [[Condominium (living space)|condominium]] called the North Park Residences was also constructed atop Northpoint City.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lay |first1=Belmont |title=Yishun's Northpoint Shopping Centre to be renamed as North Wing of Northpoint City |url=https://mothership.sg/2017/07/yishuns-northpoint-shopping-centre-to-be-renamed-as-north-wing-of-northpoint-city/ |website=mothership.sg |access-date=24 July 2022 |language=en |date=26 July 2017}}</ref>


[[Yishun Public Library]] opened on 3 February 2018, located at the fourth level of the North Wing.<ref>[https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/yishun-public-library-re-opens-with-new-digital-zone Yishun Public Library reopens with new digital zone]</ref>
[[Yishun Public Library]] reopened on 3 February 2018, located at the fourth level of the North Wing. A linkway to the South Wing from the MRT station was also constructed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/yishun-public-library-re-opens-with-new-digital-zone|title=Yishun Public Library reopens with new digital zone|date=February 3, 2018|website=The Straits Times}}</ref>


== Facilities ==
== Facilities ==
The two wings of Northpoint City are connected via an underground garden at in the basement.<ref>[https://www.straitstimes.com/business/property/northpoint-city-will-open-by-years-end Northpoint City opens in year end]</ref>
The two wings of Northpoint City are connected via an underground garden at in the basement.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/business/property/northpoint-city-will-open-by-years-end|title=Yishun megamall Northpoint City will open by year's end|date=July 26, 2017|website=The Straits Times}}</ref>


Notable tenants include [[Cold Storage (supermarket)|Cold Storage]], [[Harvey Norman]], [[Popular Bookstore|Popular]], [[Timezone (video arcades)|Timezone]], [[UNIQLO]], [[Kopitiam (company)|Kopitiam]], [[Anytime Fitness]], [[NTUC FairPrice]] and [[Krispy Kreme]].
Notable tenants include [[BreadTalk]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Northpoint City - Store |url=https://www.northpointcity.com.sg/store-detail.php?CategoryID=539&StoreID=4035 |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=www.northpointcity.com.sg}}</ref> [[Bengawan Solo (company)|Bengawan Solo]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Northpoint City - Store |url=https://www.northpointcity.com.sg/store-detail.php?CategoryID=539&StoreID=12628 |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=www.northpointcity.com.sg}}</ref> [[Don Quijote (store)|DON DON DONKI]], [[Harvey Norman]], [[Popular Bookstore|Popular]], [[Timezone (video arcades)|Timezone]], [[UNIQLO]], [[Kopitiam (company)|Kopitiam]], [[Anytime Fitness]], [[NTUC FairPrice]], [[Yishun Public Library]] and [[Krispy Kreme]].


=== Transport ===
=== Transport ===
Northpoint City is directly connected to the Yishun Integrated Transport Hub, which includes [[Yishun MRT station]] and [[Yishun Bus Interchange]].
Northpoint City is directly connected to the Yishun Integrated Transport Hub (ITH), which includes [[Yishun MRT station]] and [[Yishun Bus Interchange]].


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Latest revision as of 02:47, 11 September 2024

Northpoint City
Northpoint Link entrance to Northpoint City
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LocationYishun, Singapore
Coordinates1°25′41.4″N 103°50′10.0″E / 1.428167°N 103.836111°E / 1.428167; 103.836111
Address930 Yishun Avenue 2, Singapore 769098 (North Wing)
1 Northpoint Drive, Singapore 768019 (South Wing)
Opening dateNovember 1992; 32 years ago (1992-11) (North Wing)
December 2017; 7 years ago (2017-12) (South Wing)
DeveloperFrasers Centrepoint
ManagementFrasers Centrepoint
OwnerFrasers Centrepoint Trust
No. of stores and services400
Total retail floor area1,300,000 square feet (120,000 m2)[1]
No. of floors7
Public transit access NS13  Yishun
Bus transport Yishun
WebsiteNorthpoint City

Northpoint City, formerly known as Northpoint Shopping Centre, is a suburban shopping mall in Yishun, Singapore. Located opposite Yishun MRT station, the mall houses the Nee Soon Central Community Club, Yishun Public Library as well as the Yishun Bus Interchange, which forms part of the Yishun Integrated Transport Hub (ITH).

The mall was first opened in 1992, and was renovated and expanded in 2008. It susbeqeuently underwent a second renovation and expansion from 2017 to early 2018. It is currently the largest shopping mall in northern Singapore.[2] The centre has a combined net lettable area of at least 1,300,000 sq ft (120,000 m2) and houses more than 400 tenants.[1]

History

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Northpoint City was originally called the Northpoint Shopping Centre, having been first constructed in November 1992 as the first suburban mall to be built in the northern heartlands of Singapore. Cold Storage, Swensen's and Giordano were one of the first few outlets to open in the Northpoint Shopping Centre.[3]

Renamed and expanded

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In July 2017, Northpoint Shopping Centre was renamed as Northpoint City, with the existing building becoming its north wing. The south wing of the mall was opened in December 2017, integrating Northpoint City with the Yishun Integrated Transport Hub (ITH) and Nee Soon Central Community Club. It was the first time in Singapore that different public facilities were integrated in this manner. A 920-unit condominium called the North Park Residences was also constructed atop Northpoint City.[4]

Yishun Public Library reopened on 3 February 2018, located at the fourth level of the North Wing. A linkway to the South Wing from the MRT station was also constructed.[5]

Facilities

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The two wings of Northpoint City are connected via an underground garden at in the basement.[6]

Notable tenants include BreadTalk,[7] Bengawan Solo,[8] DON DON DONKI, Harvey Norman, Popular, Timezone, UNIQLO, Kopitiam, Anytime Fitness, NTUC FairPrice, Yishun Public Library and Krispy Kreme.

Transport

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Northpoint City is directly connected to the Yishun Integrated Transport Hub (ITH), which includes Yishun MRT station and Yishun Bus Interchange.

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  • Northpoint City South Wing
    Northpoint City South Wing
  • Northpoint Drive leading to South Wing Carpark
    Northpoint Drive leading to South Wing Carpark
  • Northpoint City fountain located between North and South Wing
    Northpoint City fountain located between North and South Wing
  • Interior of South Wing at Basement 2
    Interior of South Wing at Basement 2
  • Basement 2 pathway to North Wing
    Basement 2 pathway to North Wing
  • Basement 1 View of South Wing
    Basement 1 View of South Wing
  • The Makan Town located at Basement 1 South Wing
    The Makan Town located at Basement 1 South Wing
  • Northpoint Link which connects the South Wing to Yishun MRT station
    Northpoint Link which connects the South Wing to Yishun MRT station

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Northpoint City North Wing in Singapore". Frasers Property. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  2. ^ Leow, Annabeth (26 July 2017). "Yishun megamall Northpoint City will open by year's end | The Straits Times". The Straits Times.
  3. ^ "Singapore's Then and Now Series: Yishun's History with the Pineapple King". www.northpointcity.com.sg. 23 August 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  4. ^ Lay, Belmont (26 July 2017). "Yishun's Northpoint Shopping Centre to be renamed as North Wing of Northpoint City". mothership.sg. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  5. ^ "Yishun Public Library reopens with new digital zone". The Straits Times. February 3, 2018.
  6. ^ "Yishun megamall Northpoint City will open by year's end". The Straits Times. July 26, 2017.
  7. ^ "Northpoint City - Store". www.northpointcity.com.sg. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  8. ^ "Northpoint City - Store". www.northpointcity.com.sg. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
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