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Take a look at the public housing system in Singapore ("HDB towns"), which is very similar to what you are describing, and over 80% of the Singapore population
by txcwpalpha 8y ago
Take a look at the public housing system in Singapore ("HDB towns"), which is very similar to what you are describing, and over 80% of the Singapore population resides in.
Some snippets from the wikipedia page [1]:
> These flats are located in housing estates, which are self-contained satellite towns with schools, supermarkets, clinics, hawker centres, and sports and recreational facilities.
> Each public housing block is considered a vertical community, with common area built into the design to promote social interaction. Void decks, a term unique to Singapore, refers to the first level which are often left devoid of housing units, hence the word "void". These open, sheltered spaces are intentionally left empty to provide convenient spaces for communal activities such as weddings, funerals, parties, bazaars and even as polling stations.
> Based on the new town concept, each HDB town is designed to be self-sustainable. Helmed by a hierarchy of commercial developments, ranging from a town centre to precinct-level outlets, there is no need to venture out of town to meet the most common needs of residences. Employment can be found in industrial estates located within several towns. Educational, health care, and recreational needs are also taken care of with the provision of schools, hospitals, parks, sports complexes, and so on.
Each housing development also usually includes at least 1 hawker center [2], which is basically like a government-run and regulated food court, and is where the majority of Singaporeans get their meals. The community usually also usually includes some type of sports/recreational space such as a soccer field or community pool, a school, a library branch, and usually a clinic or doctors office.
Each one is also built around or in proximity to a metro station to ensure easy access to other HDB communities or other parts of the city, should you choose to venture outside your neighborhood.
1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_housing_in_Singapore https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_housing_in_Singapore
2: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_centre#In_Singapore https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_centre#In_Singapore
- adjkant 8y agoThis is when I really hate how much potential the US squanders :(