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Gabriel Hong (8) 4F 2007, building towns with their own facilities aims to • Reduce people having to enter the city for basic facilities. Ease overcrowding in the cities • Convenience, sense of belonging, Building studio apartments in existing estates ???? • elderly independence and yet remain in close touch with their children (pro-family) • Ageing population – elderly more prone to falls etc. Need to care for them through elderly friendly facilities., Meet Future Needs ???? Allowing installments and CPF for purchase of flats, Meet Future Needs ???? Singles at least 35 years are allowed to buy resale flats and could use a CPF Housing Grant, Land Acquisition Act ???? • the government to acquire land from people who own it through compensation. • This was due to limited land and the need to maximize use of available land., Meet Future Needs ???? • Changes in lifestyle and values = more single citizens. These people contribute to the economy etc. and their needs have to be recognized (want to stay on their own). Having a home of their home = giving them a sense of belonging., Setting up Residents’ Committee/ Giving Estate management to town councils ???? • Allow residents to be more involved in matters that directly affect their homes and environment As the Resident's Committee is made up of people from different races, they interact with each other when solving estate problems. This helps strengthen the sense of understanding between the different eaces, leading to social cohesion., CONTINUOUS: 1960s – today aims to Encourage Social Cohesion, Public Housing in Singapore guiding principles FUTURE: 1990s onwards, Public Housing in Singapore guiding principles CONTINUOUS: 1960s – today