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Synopsis :

This is a documentary on the efforts of the Housing Development Board (HDB) in providing affordable and stable housing for the public. It covers the planning considerations and the impact of the public housing scheme on Singaporeans.

The documentary carries comments and views from CEO, Housing Development Board, Liu Thai Ker (刘太格); Director of the Economic Research Centre (ERC), National University of Singapore, Pang Eng Fong (冯应鹏); Senior Professor, National University of Singapore, Aline Wong (黄简丽中) and Lecturer, Department of Social Work, National University of Singapore, John Ang (洪约翰).

Areas of discussion include the following:

1. Difficulties in persuading residents of 'kampungs' or squatter settlements to relocate in HDB flats.
2. Considerations for planning, designing and constructing of HDB flats encompass the entire neighbourhood, natural environment and need for facilities like void-decks, walkways and playgrounds.
3. Challenges are lack of skilled contractors, rapidly growing population and issue of open bidding.
4. Benefits of the public housing scheme include the creation of more job opportunities and a healthy and conducive living environment for most Singaporeans.
5. Lack of interaction among residents compared to ‘Kampungs’ and safety are some of the concerns raised by the public about the new housing environment.