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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: RAT, PAST: 1960s-80s aimed to Build Self-contained Towns, Public Housing in Singapore for the FUTURE: 1990s onwards, Mixing smaller and larger flats in every new town ???? • Ease social tension between the different income groups ( not good for the higher-income to live in exclusive areas. ) • Interaction among different income groups builds greater understanding leading to harmony., Encourage Social Cohesion ???? Limiting the proportion of races in every neighbourhood and block, Building high-rise, high density flats ???? • Land is extremely scarce in Singapore; maximising will ensure sufficient space for other developmental purposes such as commercial and industrial., Resettlement ???? • Relieve overcrowding in the city centre • Allow for expansion of commercial areas, Solve the Housing Crisis Policy Land Acquisition Act, 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., Solve the Housing Crisis ???? Resettlement, Maximize Land Space ???? Building high-rise, high density flats, Building studio apartments in existing estates reason • 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., CONTINUOUS: 1960s – today aims to Encourage Social Cohesion, Encourage Home Ownership ???? Allowing installments and CPF for purchase of flats, Allowing installments and CPF for purchase of flats ???? • easier to buy a flat • Home ownership = financial security + sense of pride and belonging to the estate = strengthen loyalty to the country • Motivates Singaporeans to work hard + gave a stake in country + promotes peace a s people would not want their homes destroyed, Encourage Social Cohesion policy Setting up Residents’ Committee/ Giving Estate management to town councils, PAST: 1960s-80s ???? Maximize Land Space, Public Housing in Singapore to solve the problems of the PAST: 1960s-80s, Meet Future Needs Policy Singles at least 35 years are allowed to buy resale flats and could use a CPF Housing Grant, PAST: 1960s-80s aimed to Solve the Housing Crisis, Public Housing in Singapore guiding principles regardless of time CONTINUOUS: 1960s – today