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