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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: morjian, Mixing smaller and larger flats in every new town thus • 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., PAST: 1960s-80s aimed to Build Self-contained Towns, Public Housing in Singapore for the FUTURE: 1990s onwards, Encourage Social Cohesion by Setting up Residents’ Committee/ Giving Estate management to town councils, Limiting the proportion of races in every neighbourhood and block rationale •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., Maximize Land Space solve by Building high-rise, high density flats, CONTINUOUS: 1960s – today aims to Encourage Social Cohesion, Encourage Social Cohesion policy Limiting the proportion of races in every neighbourhood and block, Singles at least 35 years are allowed to buy resale flats and could use a CPF Housing Grant as • 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., Building high-rise, high density flats as • Land is extremely scarce in Singapore; maximising will ensure sufficient space for other developmental purposes such as commercial and industrial., Public Housing in Singapore to solve the problems of the PAST: 1960s-80s, Solve the Housing Crisis by Land Acquisition Act, Allowing installments and CPF for purchase of flats thus • 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, Meet Future Needs by Upgrading facilities in older estates, Setting up Residents’ Committee/ Giving Estate management to town councils to • 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., Building studio apartments in existing estates so as to • 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., Encourage Social Cohesion by Mixing smaller and larger flats in every new town, PAST: 1960s-80s aimed to Solve the Housing Crisis, Public Housing in Singapore guiding principles regardless of time CONTINUOUS: 1960s – today, Build Self-contained Towns solves this by building towns with their own facilities