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> Indeed. Even the relatively harmless example of going up to a hotel floor to look at the view out of (I assume) the lift lobby is something that only works if

> Indeed. Even the relatively harmless example of going up to a hotel floor to look at the view out of (I assume) the lift lobby is something that only works if you’re the only one doing it. In Singapore, most people (80%) live in public housing. Some even have great views and allow the public to view as well, they just enforce quotas [1]. Thus, it seems to work as long as it was properly designed and intended to work that way - also helps that crime is virtually non-existent. [1] http://www.pinnacleduxton.com.sg/Public.html http://www.pinnacleduxton.com.sg/Public.html

fiblye 7y ago
That whole system rides on your last statement. Plus that Singaporeans are generally raised to respect others and the space around them. Trying something like that in my own hometown, people would blast music from their phones because “hey bro we’re just having fun”, chow down and leave their garbage behind because “not my place so why should I care?”, and generally make a mess of everything. Letting anyone in would be an absolute disaster in some places.