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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Gabriel, Limiting the proportion of races in every neighbourhood and block leading to •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., Building studio apartments in existing estates Solution • 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 solution Setting up Residents’ Committee/ Giving Estate management to town councils, Public Housing in Singapore for FUTURE: 1990s onwards, PAST: 1960s-80s government aim Build Self-contained Towns, Solve the Housing Crisis solution Resettlement, Resettlement solving housing crisis by • relieve overcrowding in the cities/ clearance of slums and accommodate people affected by development projects (eg Jurong), Encourage Social Cohesion solution Limiting the proportion of races in every neighbourhood and block, CONTINUOUS: 1960s – today government aim Encourage Social Cohesion, Those in the affected areas were mostly small-scale farmers who were reluctant to move out of their homes be Land Acquisition Act, Setting up Residents’ Committee/ Giving Estate management to town councils benefit citizens • 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., • relieve overcrowding in the cities/ clearance of slums and accommodate people affected by development projects (eg Jurong) Solution Building towns further away from city centre, Meet Future Needs solution Building studio apartments in existing estates, Allowing installments and CPF for purchase of flats benefit citizens by • 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 as people would not want their homes destroyed, Public Housing in Singapore in the PAST: 1960s-80s, Building studio apartments in existing estates changes • 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., Upgrading facilities in older estates helps to Maintain standard of living; maintain standard of govt. housing; keep citizens satisfied; remain competitive, Public Housing in Singapore principles regardless of time CONTINUOUS: 1960s – today, PAST: 1960s-80s government aim Maximize Land Space, PAST: 1960s-80s government aim Solve the Housing Crisis