This page is written in case foreign visitors wondered where do Singaporeans stay. In the future, I will put in pictures of my flat and that of public housing estates here. Hope to get a digital camera soon as it is easier this way. Any sponsors?
Our flat, an "executive apartment", has a total area of 1,613 sq. feet. It is the biggest type of apartment in Singapore's public housing scheme. More than 70% of us live in public housing high rise flats. Most of them live in 4 and 5 room flats which are smaller than executive flat.
Our apartment is located in Pasir Ris, a short drive away to Changi International Airport. Pasir Ris is a small town, not much amenities, but is slated to be the cycling town of Singapore. Its location at the north eastern corner of the island, near all the hoilday resorts, makes it a playground. The population here are mostly young married couples.
Nowadays, with increasing population and scarcity of land in Singapore, flats are getting smaller and more costly. Construction of executive apartments have ceased. Construction of 4 room and 5 room flats still go on but the floor area of newer 4 and 5 room flats have decreased.
We were lucky to have such a big apartment! Our flat has
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