Singapore’s public housing story

 Liu Thai Ker

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This is a lecture by Dr Liu Thai Ker, Chief Architect and later, CEO of Housing Development Board (HDB) In Singapore. He first joined HDB in 1969 and became their chief architect in 1975. He explained that HDBs planned new towns that were self-sufficient. The stages of development are;

-        Initiation

-        Consolidation

-        Refinement

-        Excellence

-        Asset building

-        “My place, My home”

   In conclusion to his lecture, he stated that HDBs not only provide shelter, but they bring about economic and social benefits. Their mission is to build home ownerships and communities.  

 

HDB flat

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