Urban Ventures

Urban Ventures We are a placemaking agency that transforms public spaces into a platform for creatives

Urban Ventures is a ground-up place making initiative that transforms public places into a platform for arts, music, and people. This initiative relies solely on the goodwill of its partners, and local stakeholders to fund its programming.

18/12/2025

What’s more iconically Singaporean than a shophouse?

In areas like Keong Saik, they’re part of the very fabric of the neighbourhood. We had a chat with ’s founder and CEO, Ben Gattie, about the increasing importance of these historic structures and why they resonate so strongly with independent, craft-driven businesses.

Follow along as we tell the stories of the people, places, and brands that are redefining the culture of Keong Saik.

15/12/2025

Fan of big, bold flavours?

Mami’s Tamales is a charming spot along Keong Saik Rd serving up some of Singapore’s most authentic Mexican food. We’re not talking about crunchy fast food tacos – this is the real deal.

We spoke to founder Maribel Colmenares () about why tamales are one of Mexico’s best kept secrets, how Mami’s Tamales is bringing the community together through regular events, and more.

BONUS: We even got a sample of her famous dance moves 💃

Follow along as we tell the stories of the people, places, and brands that are redefining the culture of Keong Saik.

11/12/2025

Check out the official video of Find Your Folks @ Jalan Besar ✨

In September, we teamed up with the independent makers and businesses of Jalan Besar to present a district-wide Makers’ Trail, ending with a vibrant Street Festival on Hamilton Road that popped off for two days!

We want to thank our partners, sponsors, crew, and all the incredible local businesses who came together to make this happen. It takes a village 🫂

The independent spirit of Jalan Besar was on full display and we hope you’ll visit again soon!

🪑 Find Your [DESIGN]
🥁 Find Your [MUSIC]
👕 Find Your [RETAIL]
🌮 Find Your [FOOD]
🖌️ Find Your [ART]
🛹 Find Your [SPORTS]
🙋‍♀️ Find Your [FOLKS]

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Find Your Folks @ Jalan Besar is a Key Event of Singapore Design Week 2025

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