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Can you think of a place that hold special meaning to you in the housing estate?
What are the common facilities and amenities found in the estate?
What makes an estate self-sufficient and comfortable to live in?
Watch the video below and see how Punggol has transformed.
Does Punggol provide inclusive housing for its residents?
Updated on 9 Aug. Does Seng Kang provide inclusive housing for its residents? View the video and find out more from Mr Jamus Lim!
Why is Yishun is a unique place for its residents?
Why is Bedok is a unique place for its residents?
What is a HDB estate unique?
What is common space?
An inclusive city is one which
provides all residents with adequate housing and access to all basic services such as transport and recreation.
the residents feel a sense of belonging and actively contribute to the community.
Ways in which Singapore provides inclusive housing:
Affordable housing
a variety of housing types to cater to different income group
Financial schemes to subsidise the cost of flats e.g. Additional Housing Grant introduced in 2006 to help low-income families to pay for the flat.
Ethnic Integration Policy introduced in 1989 to promote racial integration and harmony - ethnic quota for each block off public housing estate.
Watch the video on the importance of the ethnic integration policy.
Facilities and amenities for all ages such as retail shops, clinics and parks. 3-Generation facilities comprising a playground, adult fitness corner and wellness stations for seniors, cater to the needs of multi-generational families
Strong sense of place and belonging -distinctive physical features and landmarks such as monuments and gardens which allow people to recognise and recall a place easily and contribute to one's sense of place and belonging.
Let's look at how HDB promote an active and cohesive community in public housing. Do look out for the part on Punggol.
Learn more about the development of Punggol for inclusive housing in Singapore.
New housing estates
HDB town design to create sense of belonging
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/hdb-town-design-guides-woodlands-10681988
Farm feature to be distinctive design for Tengah estate
What do you think of an eco "smart" city?
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/singapore-tengah-eco-town/index.html
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