Singapore's housing story: How the Lion City wiped out its slums in six decades

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Singapore eradicated its slums and transformed housing through comprehensive government-built flats and planned towns. Over 80% of residents now own their flats, with families receiving alternative housing and support during redevelopment, offering a model for urban housing solutions.

Singapore transformed its urban landscape by eliminating slums within a generation. Over eighty percent of residents now live in government-built homes, with most owning their flats. This success was achieved through large-scale construction and the creation of complete, planned towns. Families displaced by redevelopment received alternative housing and support. Singapore's model offers lessons for cities facing housing challenges.