Providing inclusive and accessible homes for all continues to be central to Singapore’s housing goals.
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Long-term planning allows us to review emerging trends and develop strategies to meet Singaporeans’ growing aspirations and address changing needs due to demographic changes. We will continue to plan for future-ready, inclusive and resilient towns with more recreational options, a comprehensive range of amenities near homes for better accessibility and pedestrian-centric commutes to promote healthier lifestyles. As we develop, we will do so with care while balancing development with heritage and greenery and integrate them sensitively with future developments.
In the course of LTPR public engagement, Singaporeans have shared with us the importance of reviving the kampung spirit, planning for more community spaces, and more inclusive housing that consider the diverse needs and preferences of residents, while bringing different segments of the population together. Some also expressed interest in having more flexible housing options, while others wanted more housing closer to the city.
They also hoped for more common spaces in housing estates, where residents can initiate their own community projects to build a stronger sense of community in our neighbourhoods. Lastly, Singaporeans also suggested enhancing the sense of identity and belonging of our housing estates, by enabling more ground-up community efforts and celebrating both tangible and intangible aspects of heritage.
Learn more about the different strategies and challenges in building inclusive neighbourhoods and strong communities through these webinars and articles.
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Hope You’re Well: Building Healthy and Happy Cities
How are cities trying to be happy and healthy?
Moderated by Teoh Zsin Woon, Second Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of National Development, this webinar featured a panel of international experts who shared how we can incorporate liveability, wellness, and a sense of identity in the design and management of cities holistically. This webinar was hosted by the Centre for Liveable Cities for the World Cities Summit 2021.
Biophobia to Biophilia
Experts of different backgrounds came together to discuss the need for a paradigm shift in our perception and management of nature as Singapore moves toward being a “City in Nature”. This seminar was organised by the Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects for Archifest 2021
Design Singapore: To Our City With Love Part 3
How can Singapore continue to be a loveable home amidst an evolving urban landscape?
The Loveable Singapore Project, organised by the DesignSingapore Council, sought the views of around 2,300 people on what they love about Singapore, such as its spaces and institutions. Hear expert insights on their findings from Deloitte's Center for the Edge Executive Director Duleesha Kulasooriya, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth Coordinating Director Dawn Yip, National University of Singapore's Prof Heng Chye Kiang and Dr. Adrian Kuah as well as The Thought Collective Director Tong Yee.
Social Resilience in a Disrupted World
Building strong community ties across diverse segments of society is key to collectively overcoming future challenges. How can we continue to develop a strong social compact in Singapore?
Hear more from Northeastern University Professor Daniel P. Aldrich and Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth Coordinating Director Dawn Yip on the importance of social ties and citizen engagement and how it can inspire collective action and mutual aid to overcome crises.
Ageing Well in Post-Pandemic Cities
How can we plan and design neighbourhoods as conducive places for seniors to play an active role in the community? In this webinar, the founder of Ibasho Dr. Emi Kiyota and Ministry of Health Group Director Charlene Chang discuss how empowering seniors in contributing to their communities and ensuring convenient access to socialisation opportunities beyond amenities and services can help address social isolation among seniors.
Bouncing Back from COVID-19
Like many other cities, the impact of COVID-19 on Singapore has been enormous. What are some of the strategies that we can explore in shaping a more resilient future city? A panel of experts tackled this topic in this discussion moderated by Institute of Policy Studies Deputy Director Dr. Gillian Koh, discussing how the public as well as business and community leaders can work toward longer-term resilience and growth. In partciular, panellist and former CEO of the Housing Development Board Dr. Cheong Koon Hean shared how planning and designing for 'healthy densities' in our built environment could enable Singapore to continue enjoying the socio-economic benefits of a highly urbanised city while building on the ability to space out the congregation of groups of people.
Is Singapore Still Based on Equality? | Regardless Of Class
Every city is home to people of diverse socio-economic backgrounds. How can we plan and design towns that encourage positive interactions among people of various social classes? Explore the potential fault lines in Singapore in the context of different classes in this episode of a CNA series hosted by Chairman of OnePeople.sg Dr. Janil Puthuchary. You can also hear from Singapore University of Social Sciences Associate Prof Leong Chan-Hoong on how living in close proximity to people of different backgrounds could lead to friction in shared space.
Where Singapore’s Future Homes Could Be Built
Overcoming our land constraints is a perennial challenge for Singapore. What are some new and creative ideas that can look into to maximise space when planning future homes?
CNA turns its lens to other land-scarce cities and countries for some inspiration, showcasing unconventional living spaces such as floating islands and homes perched over roads in this episode of their 'Land Unlimited' series.
Urban Solutions Issue 16: Health and well-being by Centre for Liveable Cities