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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: thong rockzxzxzxsssss, 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., PAST: 1960s-80s aimed to Build Self-contained Towns, Public Housing in Singapore for the FUTURE: 1990s onwards, Limiting the proportion of races in every neighbourhood and block ???? •different races residing in the same area, who would then have a chance to interact and understand each other better leading to social cohesion between the different races. • In the past, different races were concentrated in different parts of Singaporeans hindering social cohesion., 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., Build Self-contained Towns ???? building towns with their own facilities, Encourage Social Cohesion ???? Limiting the proportion of races in every neighbourhood and block, Solve the Housing Crisis ???? Land Acquisition Act, Build Self-contained Towns ???? Building towns further away from city centre, CONTINUOUS: 1960s – today aims to Encourage Social Cohesion, building towns with their own facilities ???? • Reduce people having to enter the city for basic facilities. Ease overcrowding in the cities • Convenience, sense of belonging, 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., Encourage Home Ownership ???? Allowing installments and CPF for purchase of flats, Meet Future Needs ???? Upgrading facilities in older estates, Maximize Land Space ???? Building high-rise, high density flats, Building towns further away from city centre ???? • Relieve overcrowding in the city centre • Allow for expansion of commercial areas, Public Housing in Singapore to solve the problems of the PAST: 1960s-80s, 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 socail cohesion., Singles at least 35 years are allowed to buy resale flats and could use a CPF Housing Grant ???? • 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., PAST: 1960s-80s aimed to Solve the Housing Crisis