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Public Housing

Public Housing

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by Koon Hean Cheong
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The story of public housing in Singapore is a unique one. This book chronicles the journey from the early days of prevalent unhygienic slums and crowded squatter settlements to the current landscape where over 80 per cent of the resident population is housed in quality flats spread across the island. Of these, about nine in 10 households own the flats they live in. Central to this story is the Housing and Development Board (HDB), which was established on 1 February 1960 and has since built more than one million flats in the last 58 years. HDB remains committed to its mission of providing affordable homes, creating vibrant and sustainable towns, and promoting the building of active and cohesive communities.

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ISBN13: 9789814747479
ISBN10: 9814747475
Language: English
Publisher: Institute Of Policy Studies And Straits Times Press
Publication Year: 2019
Format: Paperback

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    Evolution of Singapore's affordable, community-focused public housing.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're interested in urban development or social history, this book offers a captivating look into Singapore's remarkable transformation through public housing. It highlights how careful planning and community building have created vibrant, sustainable neighborhoods, making it an inspiring read for anyone curious about innovative city solutions.
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