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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: BRANDON & WILFRED . 4F, Maximize Land Space 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, FUTURE: 1990s onwards aims to Meet Future Needs, FUTURE: 1990s onwards aims to MAINTAIN STANDARD OF LIVING; MAINTAIN STANDARD OF GOVT. HOUSING; KEEP CITIZENS SATISFIED; REMAIN COMPETITIVE, Resettlement rationale • relieve overcrowding in the cities/ clearance of slums and accommodate people affected by development projects (eg Jurong), Land Acquisition Act rationale • Relieve overcrowding in the city centre • Allow for expansion of commercial areas, Limiting the proportion of races in every neighbourhood and block 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 builds greater understanding leading to harmony., Building high-rise, high density flats would help as • Land is extremely scarce in Singapore; maximising will ensure sufficient space for other developmental purposes such as commercial and industrial., PAST: 1960s-80s aim Maximize Land Space, Solve the Housing Crisis policy Resettlement, 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., Limiting the proportion of races in every neighbourhood and block rationale • 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 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 home = giving them a sense of belonging., Public Housing in Singapore link FUTURE: 1990s onwards, MAINTAIN STANDARD OF LIVING; MAINTAIN STANDARD OF GOVT. HOUSING; KEEP CITIZENS SATISFIED; REMAIN COMPETITIVE policy Upgrading facilities in older estates, Encourage Home Ownership policy Allowing installments and CPF for purchase of flats, Maximize Land Space policy Building studio apartments in existing estates, MAINTAIN STANDARD OF LIVING; MAINTAIN STANDARD OF GOVT. HOUSING; KEEP CITIZENS SATISFIED; REMAIN COMPETITIVE policy • 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., PAST: 1960s-80s aim Encourage Home Ownership