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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Renyi, Meet Future Needs by Policy Building studio apartments in existing estates, Policy Land Acquistion Act which allows Rationale The government to acquire land from people who own it through compensation due to the limited land and the need to maximise use of available land, Maximise Land Space by Policy Building high-rise, high density flats, Meet Future Needs by Policy Building high-rise, high density flats, Public Housing in Singapore guiding principals regardless of time CONTINOUS: 1960s-today, Build Self-Contained Towns by Policy Building towns with their own facilities, PAST: 1960s-80s aimed to Solve the Housing Crisis, Policy Building studio apartments in existing estates allows Rationale 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, Policy Building towns with their own facilities which would Rationale Reduce people having to enter the city for basic facilities Ease overcrowding in the cities Convenience, sense of belonging, Policy Mixing smaller and larger flats in every new town and this would help Rationale Ease social tension between the different income groups ( not good for the higher-income to live in exclusive areas ) Interaction among different income groups help build greater understanding leading to harmony, Policy Limiting the proportion of races in every neigbourhood and block and this would lead to Rationale Different races residing in the same area, who would then have a chance to interact and undertsand each other better, leading to social cohesion between and different races In the past, different races were concentrated in different parts of Singaporeans hindering social cohesion, CONTINOUS: 1960s-today aims to Maximise Land Space, Policy Resettlement which would Rationale relieve overcrowding in the cities/ clearence of slums and accomadate people affected by development projects (eg Jurong), Policy Singles at least 35 years are allowed to buy, resale flats and could use a CPF Housing Grant this is in line with Rationale 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 own = giving them a sense of belonging, Policy Setting up Residents' Commitee/ Giving Estate management to town councils and this would Rationale Allow residents to be more involved in matters that directly affect their homes and environment As the Residents' Committee is made up of people from different races, they interact with each other when solving estate problems This helps strenthen the sense of understanding between the different races, leading to social cohesion, Policy Building high-rise, high density flats would help to Rationale Maintain standard of living; maintain standard of govt. housing; keep citizens satisfied; remain competitive, Encourage Social Cohesion by Policy Setting up Residents' Commitee/ Giving Estate management to town councils, Solve the Housing Crisis by Policy Land Acquistion Act, Encourage Home Ownership by Policy Allowing installments and CPF for purchase of flats, Public Housing in Singapore for the FUTURE: 1990s onwards