The New Urban Agenda / by ALVA Architect

Towards Sustainable Cities and Communities: The Road to Housing a Nation

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CEO of HDB, presenting the Singaporean model of the Sustainable Development Goals

4 pillars based on: 

- Home ownership for citizens  (changes with ownership needs e.g. Monetize toward end of life

- Affordability - use of grants and CPF. HDB losses are covered by government budget

- Fostering Social Cohesion; Providing the "hardware"/ facilities so that the "software"/ communities can function. Coordinating the "heartware"/ public outreach so that more can participate

- Quality Developement ; Well designed and community centric  

 

Singapore Example: Punggol eco town

Scale: 96,000 flats, 50% complete

Well supported by public transport, within 300m of MRT and LRT stations

Containing SIT and Digital district (opportunities)

Weave in Green and Blue - Serangoon and Punggol Rivers and lush greenery

Future flats with structure at corners for internal flexibility and customisation of layout

Design backed by research and evidence

Sustainable 10 key framework - research initiatives

productivity framework  

PPVC design approach

smart construction BIM - tag and track, smart crane, better accuracy and efficiency  

 

urban green research- waterway terraces  

water sensitive urban design features bio swales, rain gardens  

going smarter - smart town framework  

planning - virtual map of Singapore- sun shade, wind flow, solar, noise - "integrated environmental modeller"

CAVI system level decision making tool

Enviromental sensors for data collection

smart estate - monitor power output vs time of solar power generation  

smart lighting  

smart hub - estate management system hub - lift, solar, lighting, water pump etc - data can use for predictive maintainence

elderly monitoring system/ home rehab

 

Community spirit - nurture and embrace "change makers" 

Develope new quality of life indicators 

feedback for management of public spaces/ amenities  

 

Observation:  

Political support is paramount  

Appropriate policy - Affordability is critical. Choices create affordability.  

Land provision 

Subsidy provision  

institutional capability to deliver projects  

Integrated approach. Harnessing multiple government agency with clear government policy to support National goals.