Design Insights Journal by Maya Sheryka

DESIGN INSIGHT RESEARCH JOURNAL

Design Insight

BA (HONS) DESIGN PRACTICE TERM 2

Group I Urbanism & Nature Chai Yuen May (G20210119) Indra Faridzuan Bin Runzi (G20210022) Karis Ann Tan Hui Si (G20210037) Sheryka Umaya (G20210207)

Future of Housing Future of Housing

RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATIONS OF DESIGN FUTURES FOR URBANISM & NATURE

WEEK 9

Main Domain Ideation Selection of main Theme based on Term 1 Research

INDRA

MAYA

KARIS

YUEN MAY

A potential to look into the future planning of communal spaces based on the shifting demographics and perspectives of the community living in the future.

A potential to explore how the future scenarios can affect architecture styles of public housings

Possibility of exploring the ideas of preserving historical buildings in a future that is going towards a climate catastrophe

Possibility of looking into small homes and shrinking homes of the future as the population growth of the world explodes.

Shelters previously began as tools to define the social structure of society based on wealth, to then further be used to segregate based on race and ethnicity due to rapid urbanization and migration resulted in competitive land demands.

As shelters became easier to build at the high cost of natural resources, technology are now being applied to enhance shelter's attachment and reliance to nature again.

The location of shelters were used to be defined by the geography of earth's natural resources, until urbanism and technological advancement allowed easier fabrication of housing to the point where the future of nature is now dependent on housing construction.

SOCIAL

TECHNOLOGICAL

ENVIRONMENTAL

Shelters are not only a symbol of a community's economic capability and capacity, but are now also exploring on the implementation of circular economy.

ECONOMICAL

As shelters are becoming big contributors to pollution and climate problems, government policies are continuously being applied to transform dwellings into more eco-friendly.

POLITICAL

Preliminary Boundaries Main Domain Ideation

Further elaborate the type and kind of housing the project is going to explore and imagine on the future.

Look into human behaviors as well, and an empathetic approach of research to understand how future people will react to the proposed world.

Scope and boundaries can be further identified and elaborated based on STEEP method.

Preliminary Boundaries

Expand the scope and boundaries based on the identified steep analysis and researched trends to link the context with evidences.

Explore and research further on the final selected geography, the identified signals and policies for the project must relate towards the conditions existed within the geography

A focus on the environmental, political, and social reactions towards a particular future regulations and housing design can be explored.

The future scenarios shall be imaginative, bold, and future-driven, however must be realistic enough to be set within the time horizon of 2035.

Potentially to keep the researched geography to be within the Asian region, as the previous researches cater ,more towards this areas.

Geography Selection Main Domain Ideation

Long-standing housing issues, ranging from

OPTION 1

unaffordable prices, longed waiting times for

China & Hong Kong

homes as the population ages.

Geographic Scope

public housing and a lack of elderly-friendly

Making housing more affordable has been a priority for all of Hong Kong's leaders since the former British colony returned to Chinese rule in 1997, although the prospect of owning a home is a distant dream for many.

Northern Metropolis plan will be a historic opportunity for Hong Kong to integrate the city into national development and solve the housing problem in the city. The planned Northern Metropolis, which is neighboring Shenzhen, the city dubbed as China's Silicon Valley in South China's Guangdong Province, is expected to bring major strategic change for Hong Kong's future development. The concept of "Twin Cities, Three Circles" will help

Geographic scope

Hong Kong and Shenzhen enhance their cooperation in economy, infrastructure, innovation and technology, livelihoods and environment

Yick Fat Building (By Sen Li, 2019) (https://www.alamy.com/hong-kong-famous-traditional-residential -building-yick-fat-building-near-quarry-bay-image330866508.html) Reuters. “Hong Kong Developer to Research How to Tackle Chronic Housing Shortage.” Reuters, 30 Sept. 2021, www.reuters.com/world/china/hong-kong-develope r-research-how-tackle-chronic-housing-shortage-202 1-09-30/.

Geography Selection Main Domain Ideation

OPTION 2

Singapore Geographic Scope

Could Singapore have ‘self-thinking’ homes in the future? What will public housing look like in the future? From 2015 to 2019, $82.4 billion has been invested to continue building Singapore for future generations. Every working Singaporean will be able to own a home, with grants for first-time homeowners and more support for public housing rental families. HDB estates will continue to remain vibrant and liveable, with more investments in flat upgrading under the Home Improvement Programme. Green spaces will be increasingly accessible, with more parkland and park connectors.

Future of Housing

A new model of public housing in prime locations – with stricter resale conditions – could drive demand for other units in nearby areas that are not subject to the same rules

Kampung Admiralty (By Archdaily, 2018) (https://www.archdaily.com/904646/kampung-admiralty-woha) Poon, Yun Xuan. “Could Singapore Have ‘Self-Thinking’ Homes in the Future?” GovInsider, 26 May 2020, govinsider.asia/data/johnny-wong-building-research-institute-housingdevelopment-board-hdb-singapore-self-thinking-homes-future/.

STEEP Analysis stating the current conditions of public housing in Singapore

SOCIAL

TECHNOLOGY

ECOLOGICAL

ECONOMIC

POLITICAL

CONTEXT

- Increase Population

- Implementation of

- Damaging contribution of

- Skyrocketing price of

modular & prefabricated

housings towards ecology in a

housing due to scarcity &

housings

climate crisis environment

material costs

- Alternative source for

- Lack of Land

- Gentrification

renewable energy and food

(Difficulties in Meeting the

(Demolition of older

(Higher Demand in Housing) - Aspiration to Buy Bigger/Nicer Housing (Higher Standards of Living) - Tackling ageing population

Steep Analysis

policies towards housing - Amendments to existing policies

sustainability

(Pursuits in becoming an inclusive society)

- Implementation of green

- Introduction of premature

Demands on Housing)

housings and villages to

(Efforts of reclamation and

push forward new

denser developments)

developments for citizens)

to accommodate current changes - Guidelines & regulations by government agencies to fulfil the ideal city

technologies to resolve - Housings as indicative measures of

climate change

- Implementing Subsidies/Grants

wealth gap & status - Implementation of green strategies towards the architecture of housings

- Focusing on Multiple Initiatives for Sustainable Living

Feedbacks & Reflections WEEK 9

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Overall, the selection of domain such as the future of housing, poses many interesting potential future scenarios.

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Further research and trend identifications within the established scope and boundaries shall be done more. After the trends have been identified, signals and potential future plans can be imagined based on it.

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To relook into the selection of geographical scope. Choosing countries that the team may not

WEEK 9 (Reflection)

be familiar with the culture and language, may make it difficult for the team to conduct the research, particularly when having to understand the government policies. ●

Further develop the areas of research for the future of housing according to the STEEP analysis. Remember to always keep the STEEP context in mind as the research progresses.

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Scope of boundaries should be set up clearly so that the future scenario project has a clear direction and themes that can be easily identified for viewers.

WEEK 10

Scope of Research and Expansion of STEEP Analysis

Research Areas to refer on Term 1 Trend Research to further identify domain scope and boundaries https://miro.com/app/board/o9J_l3fQVgE=/?invite _link_id=264145202314

SOCIAL

TECHNOLOGICAL

ECONOMIC

ENVIRONMENTAL

POLITICAL

A main focus on the prominent Singapore community in the future, such as the ageing population, the younger generation, multigenerational families, or middle class people, and how they react in regards of the public housing.

A main focus technology implemented though public housing that are used to address environmental needs and ease of access for users, potentially addressing issues of surveillance as well.

A main focus on the effects of public housing towards Singapore economy, particularly a green economy as the country is moving towards a cleaner and efficient urban system

A main focus of public housing addressing pressing issues of environmental catastrophe potentially seen through an extreme lens.

A main focus of new ideologies developed from the previous policies and shifting societal perspective. Potentially to discuss the role of public housing in green politics.

SOCIAL CONTEXT Increase Population: Infrastructure demands to meet increasing needs of population while maintaining community cohesion and interaction Over the years, the number of public communal spaces were reduced as residential towns became denser to account for the growing need for public housing, resulting in less shared spaces for interactions. Undertook the task of expanding vertically with advanced design strategies and tools that targeted social sustainability within the high-rise ecosystem. Developments since

Social Context

the year 2000 saw tower blocks rising above forty stories high and with future public housing developments projected to rise even higher.

Riffat, S., Powell, R. & Aydin, D. Future cities and environmental sustainability. Fut Cit & Env 2, 1 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40984-016-0014-2

SOCIAL CONTEXT Signals in relation to Singapore communities and public housing

Social Context

Singapore's first assisted living HDB flats for seniors to launch in Bukit Batok

Singapore's first assisted living public housing in Bukit Batok for seniors who wish to live on their own and yet enjoy some care, support and communal activities will be launched for sale in next February's Build-To-Order (BTO) exercise.

Singles unable to buy new prime HDB flats as numbers are limited, families prioritised for now

Increase of nuclear families & multi-generational families in Singapore

Singles will not be allowed to buy new Housing Board flats in prime locations for now as the housing model they come under is untested in the market and not many units will be launched for a start, said National Development Minister Desmond Lee.

Ng, Michelle. “Singapore’s First Assisted Living HDB Flats for Seniors to Launch in Bukit Batok in Feb 2021 BTO Exercise.” The Straits Times, 10 Dec. 2020, www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/singapores-first-assisted-l iving-hdb-flats-for-seniors-to-launch-in-bukit-batok-in.

Gene, Ng Keng. “Singles Unable to Buy New Prime HDB Flats as Numbers Are Limited, Families Prioritised for Now: Desmond Lee.” The Straits Times, 29 Oct. 2021, www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/singles-unable-to-buy-ne w-prime-flats-as-numbers-are-limited-families-prioritised.

https://www.msf.gov.sg/research-and-data/Research-and-Data-Series/Docume nts/Families%20and%20Households%20in%20Singapore%20-%20Statistics%20 Series%202019%20%282000%20-%202017%29.pdf

TECHNOLOGICAL CONTEXT Alternative Source For Renewable Energy The merging of the green movement with affordable housing has been a critical development in the last decade in order to increase building energy efficiency, provide healthy living, and reduce negative environmental impact. As a result, both public and private enterprises are exploring green building initiatives in greater numbers.

Technological Context

Precast Technology With over 3 decades of experience in precast concrete technology, HDB has succeeded in developing and refining its own brand of semi-precast system that is able to meet the demands of Singapore’s environment and weather conditions. ● ● ● ●

Increases buildability & labour productivity Provides quality homes Enhances safety at construction sites Reduces Impact on Environment

ECOLOGICAL CONTEXT Effects of Climate Crisis Towards Housings Buildings can be vulnerable to climate change. More storms, snow or subsidence damage, water encroachment, poor indoor environment, and reduced building lifetime may raise the risk of collapse, declining

Ecological Context

health, and considerable loss of value in the future.

Nparks’ Incentives Skyrise Greenery The National Parks Board Singapore has introduced the Green Roof Incentive Scheme to encourage owners of existing buildings to green their rooftops.

URA’s Landscape Urban High-Rise (LUSH) LUSH is a comprehensive urban and skyrise greening programme comprising both Landscape Replacement Areas (LRA) requirements and incentives to provide greenery and communal spaces in new developments.

Public housing as solution for land-scarcity housing crisis

Economic Context

ECONOMIC CONTEXT

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Public housing, form of government-subsidized housing.

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Often provides homes to people who earn significantly less than the average national income, though some countries do not set income ceilings.

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Usually take the form of large apartment complexes situated in poorer neighborhoods.

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Maintains the property and decides who may become a resident and sets rents.

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A balance of well standard living with minimal expense on resources.

Parliamentary Bills & Governing Agency Regulations: Amendments to existing policies & guidelines to accommodate future changes In Singapore, Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean’s speech at the 2013 Parliamentary Debate on the Population

POLITICAL CONTEXT

White Paper addresses the country’s past population and workforce trajectories over the last three decades. The overall population has been growing at an average of 2.5% per year, and the workforce has been increasing at a rate 3.3%. Even though the population trajectory beyond 2020 was not predicted by the Singapore government, there is expectation that the population would hit the range of 6.5 to 6.9 million by 2030 and would inevitably impact preparations for future infrastructure plans. This driver signals a common framework to carry out adequate long-term plans to cater to the expected population increase.

Segregation of shelters based on race Opposition Leader, Pritam Singh 30-minute debate with National Development Minister Desmond Lee on the policy, which sets quotas for flats owned by each racial group in a block or precinct on 5th July 2021 in Parliament. Mr Singh said his call for the EIP to be revisited and reviewed was in the context of - but not limited to - five points.

Political Context

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A larger national conversation on race relations in Singapore and what it means to be Singaporean. The effect of immigration into Singapore, leading to families in Housing Board flats that fall outside of the traditional Chinese, Malay, Indian and Other (CMIO) model of ethnic classification. The experience and impact of mixed marriages. The economic loss to minorities who have to lower the market price of their flats due to the EIP. A reassessment of Singapore's lived experiences which acknowledges policies and guidelines that have successfully encouraged racial integration, such as national schools, anti-discrimination guidelines at the workplace and national service, among others; and how these compare with the EIP.

Feedbacks & Reflections WEEK 10

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Further research on the current policies and targeted projections that the Singapore government is planning for Singapore’s public housing.

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To research on more statistics and quantitative datas to support the trends that are occurring in regards to the public housing in Singapore.

WEEK 10 (Reflection)

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Keep in mind of the possibilities on how the future scenarios may look like as the team goes along researching the project scope.

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Look at the social structures and conditions of the public housing in Singapore. There might be interesting points of research that can be further explored. Not only the Ethnic Integration Policy (EIP) but also policies and new regulations that allow facilities for older generation and younger generation within the housing to interact and flourish.

WEEK 11

Previous Preliminary Concept

Scenarios & Signals Future of Housing for Singaporeans

Signal 2 Integrated services & increase in communal facilities within housing developments ●

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6.9 Million Population White Paper, 2013 URA’s LUSH 3.0, 2017 Kampung Admiralty, 2017 Punggol Digital District, 2023

Signal 1 Increase of Multi-Generational Homes & Singletons and younger generation separating from the family

Signal 3 Climate-crisis environments, land scarcity, therefore removal of existing greenery and older buildings for future housing developments ● ●

The Dover forest debate, 2021 Demolition of Dakota Crescent and Pearl Bank Apartments, 2019

SIGNAL 1 SIGNAL 1 Trends in relation to Singapore communities and public housing

Trends in relation to Singapore communities and public housing

Drowning in insecurity - young people and life in wake of pandemic

Affluent and craving space to grow, more single millennials leave the nest for greater freedom

Slow wage growth, rising housing prices foster

The secret of this cushy lifestyle is to live with one’s parents, as many Singaporeans do well into their 30s. They are encouraged by the government, which is fond of extolling family values. Housing policy makes it difficult for young people to untie the apron-strings. Almost 80% of Singaporeans live in subsidised public housing. They do not become eligible for a flat of their own until they marry or turn 35.

A growing number of young, single Singaporeans are moving out from their parents’ home to live on their own but experts don’t expect the trend to disrupt Singapore’s home ownership model as it is hard for a renting culture to take root here.

sense of unease: Global survey

O’Connor, Sarah. “Drowning in Insecurity - Young People and Life in Wake of Pandemic.” The Straits Times, 6 May 2021, www.straitstimes.com/opinion/drowning-in-insecurity-youngpeople-and-life-in-wake-of-pandemic.

“Singapore’s Thirty-Somethings Are Leaving Home.” The Economist, 26 Aug. 2021, www.economist.com/asia/2021/08/26/singapores-t hirty-somethings-are-leaving-home.

Choo, Daryl. “The Big Read: Affluent and Craving Space to Grow, More Single Millennials Leave the Nest for Greater Freedom.” CNA, www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/big-read-single-millenial s-moving-out-hdb-co-living-homes-2171046.

SIGNAL 1 SIGNAL 1 Trends in relation to Singapore communities and public housing

Trends in relation to Singapore communities and public housing

Are size limitations and other restrictions main reasons for lesser singles vying for two-room BTO flats?

HDB flats are only available to Singaporeans or Permanent Residents if you are applying as an unmarried or divorced individual. You may apply for your own flat upon turning 21 if you are an orphan with no siblings. Unrelated singles who are 35 years or older can also jointly apply for an HDB flat.

“Are Size Limitations and Other Restrictions Main Reasons for Lesser Singles Vying for Two-Room BTO Flats?” The Independent Singapore News, 3 Mar. 2018, theindependent.sg/are-size-limitations-and-other-restri ctions-main-reasons-for-lesser-singles-vying-for-two-ro om-bto-flats-2/.

Young singles choosing to move out of parents’ home

“Renting a place and staying on your own is just an experience but being able to take care of parents and being responsible is the true independence,”

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/generational-divide-emerges-de bate-over-young-singles-choosing-move-out-parents-home

In Singapore, more millennials are choosing to rent as values shift

A lack of privacy triggered by the Covid-19 lockdown, long wait times for new flats and changing values are some reasons driving young professionals to rent

https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3108070/singapore-more-mille nnials-are-choosing-rent-values-shift

SIGNAL 1 SIGNAL 1 Trends in relation to Singapore communities and public housing

Trends in relation to Singapore communities and public housing

Children taking care of parents’ needs: Changing norms

The “Asian way”, and the “Western way” in generations past, has been for children to support their parents as they grow older. Practices are changing, though, and children are stretched caring just for themselves — yet are still worried that parents don’t have enough money.

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/children-taking-care-parents-ne eds-changing-norms-and-what-expect

Filial piety norms: Caught between two worlds

“I will support and care for my parents. But I don't expect my future children to do so to the same extent for me. Expectations of filial piety norms are shifting across generations”

https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/filial-piety-norms-caught-between -two-worlds

SIGNAL 2 Trends in relation to Singapore communities and public housing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdNAEbAkThA

https://youtu.be/wBbrX6suOia8

https://youtu.be/zPEHMSYhuVA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_OSqzQgS9E

https://youtu.be/oNFeOl7pW9s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieSV8-isy3M

Singapore’s Eco-Green Approach to mitigate Singapore’s pressing environmental issues

SIGNAL 3

SIGNAL 3 Singapore’s Eco-Green Approach to mitigate Singapore’s pressing environmental issues Promising 42,000 new homes across five residential districts, the eco-town of Tengah. The development is being dubbed a "forest town" by officials, due to its abundant greenery and public gardens.

Deforestation of Dover Forest for HDB The HDB environmental study found that Dover Forest is home to at least 158 species of animals including critically endangered ones - and 120 plant species.

Semakau Landfill being filled The Semakau Landfill has seen its lifespan shorten from the initial 2045 to the current projection of 2035.

https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/singapore-tengah-eco-town/index.html https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/nature-development-dover-forest-urb anisation-balance-425471 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/spore-aims-to-send-one-thirdless-waste-to-semakau-landfill-by-2030-amy-khor

-Name: Derrick Tan Age: 29

Future Persona Background: The high demand for housing and high-cost living standards in Singapore has worsen the accessibility to obtain houses for young newlyweds. In 2035, large housing demands for newlywed couples are increasing at a fast pace, adding enormous pressure for

Gender: Male Location: Singapore (new reclamation land)

Relevant Characterization: -

the government to eradicate green spaces and search other alternative areas to account to this demand. The public housing agency and developers are investing more on Research and Development (R&D) to utilise technology and energy

Future Persona

efficient mechanisms to meet demands for the younger generations. This rapid progression causes unrest amongst the older and younger

generations with their personal divisive beliefs on both family values and environmental concerns.

Derrick has been living with his parents, grandparents and his 3 other siblings ever since he was born He and his fiancé have applied for the Built-To-Order (BTO) but was unsuccessful due to the high demand of public housing purchase in Singapore He is well informed on the current and global affairs and constantly worries about the detrimental effects of climate change, land constraints that resulted in deforestation and increasing human density that affects the environment he is living in He often argues with his mother, Mary Tan, who he deemed as selfish for expecting her children to care for the elderlies and strongly believes that children are not investment scheme He often raises the issue on how the older generation are oblivious to the detrimental effects of climate change and not doing enough to prevent further degradation He aspire to live in a like minded and self-sustaining community that leaves little to zero carbon footprint

Mainland for Ageing Population

younger generation

Concept Storyboard

older generation

Concept Storyboard

Multi-Generational Family

The Semakau Landfill Floating Village for Youngs

Preliminary Storyboard 1

Derrick and his family were having a heated discussion on wanting to start his own family, while his siblings and parents demanded that they should be living as a multi-generational family where they can care for one another

Derrick started exploring on housing grants that can support his financial needs in obtaining his own home while still being able to live within proximity of his parents

Preliminary Storyboard

2021 Land scarcity and removal of remaining forests in Singapore have been making the headlines and this puts Derrick in an uncomfortable position understanding the detrimental environmental effects of owning a house

The Semakau Island Landfill is completely filled in 2035, and the Singapore government has officially opened the first offshore housing estate

The first offshore housing estate's environment was stunning, Derick and his family were amazed by how clean, and technology advanced the estate is with all the smart amenities.

Derick and his family decided to stay in the estate as it fulfils all the requirements they have been looking for where work and family can be in the same area bringing convenience in their life.

2035 Derrick is visiting his family who is residing on a floating modular house. His walk towards the water is occupied with verdant greenery and leisure facilities catered for the residents

Feedbacks & Reflections WEEK 11

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Development of storyboard needs to be explored even further. There is a potential of having the idea of creating a new future ‘village’ for the certain community which is the younger generation to live in.

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Adding themes in relation towards the social context can become an interesting aspect. One example, the theme can perhaps tackle the conflicting social relationship between the younger generation living in the new floating kampung village versus the older generation living in the mainland.

WEEK 11 (Reflection)

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Keep in mind to correlate the signals and emerging trends into a cohesive premise and future plans. There should be a link between the targeted persona demographics, problem, and the selected urban location the project is intended to tackle.

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Keep the story simple yet thought-provoking. It should consists of an important conflict and provides an empathetic view at how the personas will react to the main conflict. The story should not stop without addressing the main conflict and its impact. The story should try to be more futuristic and experimental.

WEEK 12

Further Research

Singapore's growing generation gap:Divide between young and old along social and political lines

Further Research

Singapore's growing generation gap:Divide between young and old along social and political lines

Young people today are more likely to use new

But the term "baby boomer" carries with it

methods to champion issues of social justice.

connotations specific to a mainly Western context, of a generation that enjoyed post-war wealth and

A case in point - "OK, boomer", a young person's

consumed excessively, perhaps justifying the ire of

retort to members of its namesake generation,

younger generations who now have to shoulder

which has come to symbolise the generational

the consequences of those actions.

divide.

https://www.sutd.edu.sg/About-Us/News-and-Events/News/2020/1/Sing apore-s-growing-generation-gap-Divide-between

Further Research Communal Spaces for singletons and young generation to thrive

Communal Spaces for singletons and young generation to thrive Silicon Valley for younger generations?

Further Research

“Building regenerative communities in a housing ecosystem that produce more organic food, clean water, renewable energy and mitigate waste.”

Storyboard 1

Derrick and his family were having a

Derrick started exploring on housing

Land scarcity and removal of remaining

heated discussion on wanting to start his

grants that can support his financial needs

forests in Singapore have been making the

own family, while his siblings and parents

in obtaining his own home while still being

headlines and this puts Derrick in an

demanded that they should be living as a

able to live within proximity of his

uncomfortable position understanding the

multi-generational family where they can

parents.

detrimental environmental effects of owning

a house.

care for one another.

StoryBoard

The Semakau Island Landfill is completely

The first offshore housing estate's

Derick and his family decided to stay in

Derrick is visiting his family who is

filled in 2035, and the Singapore

environment was stunning, Derick and his

the estate as it fulfils all the requirements

residing on a floating modular house.

government has officially opened the first

family were amazed by how clean, and

they have been looking for where work

His walk towards the water is occupied

offshore housing estate.

technology advanced the estate is with all

and family can be in the same area

with verdant greenery and leisure

the smart amenities.

bringing convenience in their life.

facilities catered for the residents .

Feedbacks & Reflections WEEK 12

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There should be more evidences and research that support the ideas of conflicting relationship between the younger and older generation.

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Though the story should be futuristic, thought-provoking, and whimsical, there should be elements of realism and actual possibility of occurring within the story. At the moment, the proposed future scenario doesn’t feel realistic, and wouldn’t

WEEK 12 (Reflection)

likely to occur, judging from the political and social behaviors of Singapore government and the society. ●

All scenes and decisions made for the storyboard should further linked and evaluate back to the signal triangulation.

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The current location of the future urbanism that is proposed by the group may not be ideally achievable by the decided timeframe of 2035. Perhaps look further into the idea of having a safe-haven or ‘Silicon Valley’ for the singletons and younger generations.

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Perhaps the story can be told in a different perspective and not to be so direct. The main conflict can perhaps be what happens when the singletons and younger generation wish to return back to their elder family HDB, which result in a big social and economical conflict that may be an underlying theme within the story.

WEEK 13

“peer sharing session”

Revised Concept

Triangulation Signals Future of Housing for Singaporeans

Signal 1 Rise of Green Public Housing and homes that prioritize environment ●

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6.9 Million Population White Paper, 2013 URA’s LUSH 3.0, 2017 Kampung Admiralty, 2017 Punggol Digital District, 2023

Signal 2 Increase of Multi-Generational Homes, higher cost and decreased living quality for younger generations due to environmental deterioration and shrinking housing space

Signal 3 Climate-crisis environments, accelerated consequences and lack of measures, due to removal of existing greenery. ● ●

The Dover forest debate, 2021 Demolition of Dakota Crescent and Pearl Bank Apartments, 2019

Signal 1 Rise of Green Public Housing and homes that prioritize environment

Trends Identified

SIGNAL 1 Rise of Green Public Housing and homes that prioritize environment, providing the housing community with a blend of urbanism and nature.

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URA’s Landscape Urban High-Rise (LUSH), an urban and skyrise greening programme comprising both Landscape Replacement Areas (LRA) requirements and incentives to provide greenery and communal spaces in new developments.

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Kampung Admiralty Development that provides focus on renewable energy, green landscape, and food production.

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New development of Eco-town Tengah filled with nature and technology, that explores a blend between urbanism and nature

Signal 2 Higher cost and decreased living quality for younger generations

SIGNAL 2 Higher cost and decreased living quality for younger generations on housing particularly due to the increase of multigenerational family and shrinking housing space.

Trends Identified ●

More HDB households but average size shrank

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Rising housing prices. Over the last 20 years, the average headline and core inflation rates have been 1.48 percent and 1.52 percent, respectively.

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Eco-anxiety: 75% of young people say ‘the future is frightening’

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Singapore youths call on country’s leaders to ‘boldly accelerate’ climate action

Trends Identified

SIGNAL 3

Signal 3 Climate-crisis environments

Climate-crisis environments, accelerated consequences and lack of measures, due to removal of existing greenery.

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Gaining traction of Eco-Authoritarian thoughts

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S'pore at risk of heatwaves, more dengue outbreaks as climate change worsens health woes

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Emissions bounce back — on track for ‘climate catastrophe’

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Climate change threatens to spread viruses through an unprepared world

Thoughts

What happens when government puts environmental needs over housing communities?

Draft Future Persona Background: The high demand for housing and high-cost living standards in Singapore has worsen the accessibility to obtain houses for young newlyweds. In 2035, large housing demands for newlywed couples are increasing at a fast pace, adding enormous pressure for

Name: Derrick Tan Age: 29 Gender: Male Location: Singapore (new reclamation land)

Relevant Characterization: -

Future Persona

efficient mechanisms to meet demands for the younger generations. This rapid progression causes unrest amongst the older and younger

generations with their personal divisive beliefs on both family values and environmental concerns.

Draft Extended Future Persona

Name: Mary Tan Age: 60 Gender: Female Location: Singapore (new reclamation land)

Extended Future Persona

Relevant Characterization:

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Mary is married and has firm believes on multi-generational living that emphasizes on traditional and conservative family values

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She thinks that her children moving out is an impulsive decision that has zero process of weighing considerations such as the financial aspect and the ideal of caring for one another

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She often argues with Derrick for being selfish by wanting to move out and insinuating his actions as an act of abandonment and unfilial

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While Derrick raises his environmental concerns, Mary thinks that all of Derrick’s opinion is an illusion and that he has been blind sighted by the news on the actual reality

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She compares her generation with Derrick’s, validating that her opinion on environmental issues causes so much inconvenience and the green plan 2030 is a propaganda by the government and a marketing gimmick to brand themselves as such.

Storyboard 4

Derrick has a growing frustration of the world

Meanwhile, To mitigate the rising effects

Worried but trusting the government's

Hence, they followed the rules and began

surrounding him. His uncomfortable living standards with

of climate change, the government are

action, Derrick's family living

to continue living in the HDB with the new

his multigenerational family, the lack of job opportunities,

implementing strict heavy rules to reach

multigenerational HDB homes, are making

green rules restrictions.

and dirtier quality of life in Singapore has greatly

an environmental and economic balance.

ways on how to meet the government

impacted his life. The housing purchasing makes young

criteria of the climate house rules.

generations difficult to find a new housing or live away from the multigenerational homes.

StoryBoard

We get to see some of the extreme green house rules,

Young people began to embrace the radical

Meanwhile, older generations, along with

that the multi-generational family is experiencing.

movements that the young generations of Singapore

Derrick's parents heavily opinionated that

Snippets of each rules. The new green housing and

are approaching and shows growing distaste and

the greentocracy are not prioritising people's

green rules poses many dynamic opinions and

lack of trust to the older folks who have failed to

rights and freedom.

challenges within the multigenerational family.

secure his future in a better environment.

THEMES Greentocracy Equality in Housing Modernizing thinking of Singapore Growing distrusts between Younger Generation & Older Generation Self-entitlement for better living standards Concerns on environmental catastrophe Multigenerational Homes and Families Themes

Human-centric behaviours

Example of

Example of GREEN HOUSE RULES

GREEN HOUSE RULES

Implementation of a minimum amount of home garden.

Cutting back air conditioning. From 9am to 6pm, air conditioner to be completely shut and not used.

Regulations on using motion sensory and sustainable lights from certain timing.

Strict ban or limited use on plastic furniture.

Greener communal space on housing.

Extreme and disturbing climate campaigns

Every house has to generate solar panel and must use a form of renewable energy

New architectural design that can conserve forest. It’s the buyer's responsibility to take care of the forest.

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Feedback & Reflections WEEK 13

From Tanny: ● The Green House rules are interesting. The team can look into having those rules to be more extreme and fearful for others to abide. From Hera: ● Can research more on whether the older generation still does not believe in contributing to climate change. In my case, it took me awhile to convince my mother to switch into recycling household items (a few years in fact).

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Peer sharing comments: Syaz: I think moving forward, people are more concern and will be more willing to change their behaviours in hoping they could make a difference to the world. It is already seen now what people are changing and even my mother is aware of climate change herself. Reflection: In response to the lecturers’ comments, we agreed to make those necessary changes and conduct more research on the older generation not being fully aware or concern about climate change. Overall, we do feel that having opinions of people being informed on the impact of climate change and already making changes to the way they live is insufficient to address the detrimental effects of the calamity. If it stems from a personal account, then it should not be counted as facts into our research. As a team, we will be looking into more studies especially on awareness amongst citizens and whether it will have any impact on them.

WEEK 15

WEEK 14

Final Concept (revised)

Today, anthropocentrism is above anything else.

Thoughts

What if, in the future, we prioritized nature over human needs?

We have seen humans at their most uncaring.

Thoughts

What if we get to see them at their most extreme careness?

Thoughts

What are we willing to give up to allow nature complete its full recovery?

Thoughts

In 2035, this may be how public housing address actions against climate catastrophe.

Signal 2 Increased anxiety and decrease quality of living for young generations, due to higher cost housing, shrinking space while increase of multigenerational homes, and climate concerns

Scenarios & Signals ECO-ANXIETY

CLIMATE DEBATE

GREENTOCRACY VS HUMANS FIRST

YOUNG GENERATION VS. CLIMATE SKEPTICS

Trends Identifications

Trends Identifications GREEN RULES & POLICIES

Trends Identifications

The government opens a new eco-town housing that puts priorities of nature replenishment

COMMUNAL SPACE

Scenarios & Signals

NEW DEVELOPMENTS

Signal 1 Rise of Green Public Housing and homes that prioritize environment

GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION ECO-DICTATORSHIP

Implementation of strict rules entitled ‘Green Visions 2035’ to speed up nature recovery before it is too late

Younger generation embraces the post-humanism eco-movement but question the ethics of the ideology as ‘eco-skeptics’ begins to protest on its neglect for human needs.

BLENDING URBANISM & NATURE

Signal 3 Climate-crisis environments, accelerated consequences and lack of measures, due to removal of existing greenery

Scenario Premises

“In 2035, climate change, environmental catastrophe, and future pandemics are showing up increasingly in an unexpected way.”

Scenarios & Signals

The environmental and land-scarce catastrophe has led young Singaporeans living in a nuclear family to grow increasingly uncomfortable and difficult to obtain a high-quality living standards due to the downwards spiral of urbanism and nature. To mitigate the climate emergency, The "Green Visions" and extreme environmental movement within HDB housings is introduced by the government, allowing younger generation's leading environmental voice to be heard, Derrick included. However, the movement leads to polarize different opinions within the multigenerational family, as the other members besides Derrick struggle to meet the green requirements while arguing the ethics of ideologies between gerontocracy versus human comfort first.

Signals SIGNAL 1

Rise of Green Public Housing and homes that prioritize

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Increased anxiety and decrease quality of living for young generations, due to higher cost housing, shrinking space while increase of multigenerational homes, and climate concerns

environment

SIGNAL 3

Climate-crisis environments, accelerated consequences and lack of measures, due to removal of existing greenery

SOCIAL, ECONOMICAL

Signals

POLITICAL, ECONOMICAL, TECHNOLOGY

Eco-Anxiety Gerontocracy v.s Humans First Young Generation v.s Climate Skeptics

New Developments

Communal Space

Green Rules & Policies

Climate Debate

Quality Of Living

ENVIRONMENTAL, POLITICAL -

Eco-Dictatorship

Government Intervention

Blending Urbanism & Nature

Commentary: Will the Tengah New Town be the new eco-friendly standard for HDB? Singapore is building a 42,000-home eco 'smart' city In 1960, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) began developing flats for a burgeoning population with a single goal in mind: to house as many people as possible in low-cost, clean housing. Six decades later, HDB flats house 80% of the population. Punggol was designated as Singapore's first eco-town ten years ago. Beginning in 2020, the Green Towns Programme provides a roadmap for retrofitting existing new towns in order to reduce yearly energy usage in HDB towns by 15% over a 10-year period. By committing 70% of HDB blocks to solar panel installation by 2030, 648 GWh of renewable energy will be generated yearly, reducing carbon emissions by 324,000 tonnes per year.

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Other metrics include "social peace and advancement," which is

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determined by the percentage of inhabitants who are actively participating

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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/hdb-eco-town-climate-change-sustainable-living-2225686

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in community and social groups, as well as the effectiveness of the transition to a greener economy.

Green buildings: Reaching beyond energy efficiency to tackle embodied carbon The buildings in which city dwellers work, live, and play are responsible for a significant portion of today's climate-destroying global carbon emissions. Green Mark standards currently certify that buildings are 30-60% more energy-efficient than 2005 levels. This accounts for 28% of the 39% of carbon emissions contributed by buildings to the global total. In a city like Singapore where buildings have shorter lifespans due to urban renewal and en bloc cycles, upfront emissions can account for up to 40% of lifetime emissions, according to the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC). The global market for green construction materials was estimated to be worth US$238 billion (S$322 billion) last year, according to one analysis.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/green-buildings-reaching-beyond-energy-efficiency-to-tackle-embodiedcarbon

Environmental consciousness causes green homes to sprout Environmentally friendly aspects are now a requirement for builders and developers, who are also doubling down on sustainable constructions, as purchasers are willing to pay extra for a green home. Separately, on April 13, property giant City Developments (CDL) presented its annual Integrated Sustainability Report, detailing the company's plans to increase green building construction and sustainability activities in the next years. The masterplan project is jointly developed by Lendlease and the New South Wales state government and the entire project is scheduled to be finished in 2023. Green homes are predicted to sell for 6–8% more than average homes

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in the same location, and these purpose-built homes will be more easily

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integrated with modern sustainable technologies than older buildings.

https://www.edgeprop.sg/property-news/environmental-consciousness-causes-green-homes-sprout

Singapore's new green standards for homes focus on people and design The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) of Singapore unveiled an updated set of criteria for new residential buildings seeking Green Mark certifications on Wednesday in an effort to make Singapore houses more sustainable and comfortable. Developers will score extra points if they preserve the natural landscape in the development's outdoor spaces and create waterscapes for people to enjoy. The new guidelines demand that buildings' external surfaces reduce heat gain and loss. To receive Green Mark certification, buildings must not exceed a specified maximum "residential envelope thermal transmittance value." These include installing home energy management systems in each apartment so that residents can monitor their energy consumption and make changes as needed, providing residents with information on the building's green features, and advising people on how they can help reduce the development environmental impact. https://www.eco-business.com/news/singapores-new-green-standards-for-homes-focus-on-people-and-design/

Push for greener buildings under refreshed Singapore Green Building Masterplan: Desmond Lee

Under the "City in Nature" and "Energy Reset" pillars of the Green Plan, Minister for National Development Desmond Lee presented intentions to make Singapore's urban environment more green and sustainable. The fourth edition of the SGBMP includes three core goals: to green 80% of Singapore's buildings (by gross floor area) by 2030; to have 80% of new developments be SLE buildings by 2030; and to see best-in-class green buildings achieve an 80% improvement in energy efficiency by 2030. (compared to 2005 levels).SLE buildings are those that have improved their energy efficiency by at least 60% over 2005 levels. We're looking into how we might boost funding for

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(the) Green Buildings Innovation Cluster (program) to help us meet this third goal,"

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Mr Lee said.

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/singapore-budget-2021/push-for-gree ner-buildings-under-refreshed-singapore-green

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Is Singapore’s Green Plan 2030 Ambitious enough?

Singapore's Green Plan 2030, characterized by the government as a "whole-of-nation campaign to achieve Singapore's national goal on sustainable development," was recently announced. The elevation of the island is approximately 15 meters above sea level. While Singapore is taking steps to limit the effects of sea level rise, flooded coastal areas in neighboring nations could result in population displacement. Prof Thomas, however, claims that this does not absolve the city-state of its responsibility to lead on the matter. At the same time, he believes Singapore should invest more in renewable energy. "Singapore cannot expect Southeast Asia, among the highest polluting regions in the world, to cut emissions drastically if its own metrics are in the wrong cell," he said.

https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/gia/article/is-singapore-s-green-plan-2030-ambitious-enough

Singapore's Efforts in Addressing Climate Change The greenhouse effect occurs naturally when greenhouse gases (GHGs) such as carbon dioxide (CO 2), methane (CH 4), nitrous oxide (N 2 O), sulphur hexafluoride (SF 6), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and perfluorocarbons absorb heat from the Earth's surface (PFCs). However, human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels for energy and industrial production, as well as the clearance of forests for animal grazing, contribute to the growth in GHGs in the atmosphere and long-term climate change will result in global warming. Singapore ratified the Paris Agreement on September 21, 2016, after signing it on April 22, 2016. The revised NDC document updates Singapore's climate pledge, which was

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presented to the Paris Agreement in July 2015, and establishes an absolute emissions target of 65 MtCO 2 e by 2030.

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https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/climate-change-energy-efficiency/climate-change/singapore%27s-efforts-in-addressing-climate-change

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Singapore will have to spend $100 billion to fight rising sea levels

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Singapore's prime minister said on Sunday that protecting the city-state from rising sea levels might cost S$100 billion ($72 billion) or more over the next 100 years, as the low-lying island-state prepares to minimize the effects of global warming. "How much will it cost to protect ourselves against rising sea levels?" "Also, many of us want to build up a bigger nest egg for when we retire." By 2030, Singapore would raise the so-called re-employment age from 67 to 70. It lowered its full-year economic growth prediction last week, citing risks of recession in the city-state, which has been heavily hit by the trade war between China and the United States.

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/08/72-billion-to-protect-singapore-from-rising-sea-levels

Conclusion of SIGNAL 1 Rise of Green Public Housing and homes that prioritize environment to allow government to meet their targeted green recovery Signal 1 prompts the idea of now that within the current conditions, governments and society are open towards the idea of Green Public Housing, can a more extreme and efficient green policies be implemented

Thoughts

within the housing to further mitigate climate change faster in the future?

New ‘prime location’ HDB flats not available for singles, non-nuclear families

The Ministry of National Development (MND) and the Housing & Development Board have launched new Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) in Singapore (HDB). At least one of the applicants is a Singaporean. The applicant must come from a family with an eligible nucleus. A private property must not be owned or held by the applicant. So, if you're a single mother searching for a bachelor pad, this isn't the place for you. Without these onerous qualifying restrictions, MND and HDB believe that resale values of these premium location flats will "increase beyond the reach of many Singaporeans" and that "over time, only the better-off will be able to afford to acquire them."

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More HDB households but average size shrank, with fewer multi-generational families living together During the same time period, the proportion of one-person homes increased from 8% to 11.9 percent. During the same time period, the share of elderly citizens living near their married offspring increased from 37.9% to 43.5 percent. Residents under the age of 54 are considered younger married

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residents. "The findings of the SHS (Sample Household Survey) showed that closeness enhanced family connection, caregiving, and support providing," HDB stated, adding that it will continue to offer a variety of housing options for extended families that desire to live with or near one another. The bulk of the 14.8 percent of people who did not receive regular financial assistance were employed. A survey was done and found that housing aspirations differed across age groups. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/hdb-household-smaller-size-multi-generation-sample-survey-341896#:~:text=SI NGAPORE%3A%20The%20number%20of%20Housing,more%20generations%20living%20together%20fell.

Commentary: All under one roof, the dramatic rise of the three-generation household

In a recent study, there’s an observation that the number of children living with their parents and grandparents known as a three-generation family by demographers has nearly doubled in the last two decades. Children's programs frequently ignore the other persons who share their home. Grandma, on the other hand, is likely to matter if she's present. A cousin, aunt, uncle, grandparent, or family friend could be included. In 2010, one in every five children lived in a shared household, up three percentage points from 2007.

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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/grandparents-dramatic-rise-of-the-three-generation-household-921116

9 Statistics on the High (& Rising) Cost of Living in Singapore

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Singapore has long been regarded as one of the most expensive cities in the world.

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accurate, especially because $3-4 lunches are still available at hawker centres, it is

While some may question if such statistics on Singapore's high cost of living are indisputable that other requirements of life are significantly higher than in other affluent countries. For the past six years, Singapore has been crowned the world's most expensive city. Every year, The Economist publishes a biennial Worldwide Cost-of-Living report. Over the last 20 years, the average headline and core inflation rates have been 1.48 percent and 1.52 percent, respectively. The change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which includes the essential prices of commodities like housing, clothing, food, healthcare, and so on, is used to calculate inflation. For Sale: $450,000 $1.46 million HDB 4-room Resale Flat Condominium For Rent: $450,000 $1.46 million $2,000/month $3,000-$5,000/month. The most costly place in the world to buy and own a private car is Singapore. In 2019 and 2020, the rate of healthcare inflation is expected to be 10%. Another issue that contributes to Singapore's high cost of living is the cost of healthcare, which has recently attracted attention. https://smartwealth.sg/cost-of-living-in-singapore-statistics/

Under-35 and jobless: S'poreans turn to side hustles, self-improvement while waiting to land a full-time job Mr Wijaya has applied for over 80 job postings in the last four months, but only a few of organizations have answered - with inadequate terms. However, there has been a varied response to the need to find work. After he told them his projected pay was S$3,500, one company that had shortlisted him for a job interview did not respond. He estimates that he has already put out close to 80 job applications after graduating from the National University of Singapore with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Yeo Wan Ling, 25, has been selling and advertising her cakes on Instagram since 2018, but she never meant to rely on it until she was laid off from her first job as a creative associate in a food-and-beverage consultant firm in March. Accepting any work, even if it's a series of part-time jobs, isn't a bad idea in this

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climate, she added, because it demonstrates "resilience" in a job prospect, which recruiters value.

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/under-35-and-jobless-singaporeans-turn-side-hustles-self-improvement-while-waiting-land

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Drowning in insecurity - young people and life in wake of pandemic It can't be healthy for the country; inequities will just widen, the wealthy will become even wealthier, and those who aren't will become increasingly isolated." "I sometimes have the sensation that we are leaning towards a precipice, or that we are already sliding into it," says a 20-something who works for a central bank.

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However, housing and schooling have become more expensive, employment have become more competitive and insecure, pensions have been insufficient, and the environment has become endangered ("My retirement plan is to die in the climate wars," says one). Others are fighting long hours in fields like law and accounting, where the cost to one's health and personal life no longer seems worth the (uncertain) reward. While some find the optimism attractive in some ways, it isn't founded in the fact that climate change will be unlike any other crisis we've faced as a society.

https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/drowning-in-insecurity-young-people-and-life-in-wake-of-pandemic

The Big Read: Affluent and craving space to grow, more single millennials leave the nest for greater freedom

Mr Bryan Foo told his parents that he would leave home in a year after graduating from university in 2019. Mr Foo, a business professional, had a convenient cause to persuade his parents when the COVID-19 epidemic struck, which corresponded with the one-year threshold he had set. As a result, even when Mr Foo, his mother, and his sister, who is still studying, attended meetings and lessons via video conference at home during the pandemic, the doors had to be kept open. He was able to persuade them, and they were very understanding. They knew he needed time to mature and make life decisions. It's all about independence and freedom.

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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/big-read-single-millenials-moving-out-hdb-co-living-homes-2171046

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Sandwiched Couples: The dual burden of caring for parents

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and children The concept of work-family conflict is not new. This dual load of care, combined with employment responsibilities, can produce physical and emotional exhaustion, negatively impacting an individual's well-being. Men and women Both men and women reported higher marital satisfaction than life satisfaction in all of the countries investigated, most likely due to the cozy and

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intimate nature of marriage versus the complex relationships outside of the house. Senior individuals who stay strong and fit well into their 60s and 70s are not unusual. Not only does it address some of the concerns associated with an aging population, such as loneliness, but it also has the potential to raise existing birth rates by reducing the burden of childcare on younger Singaporeans. There are already scholarships for couples who want to live closer to their parents, but there isn't much else to encourage grandparents to take on the job of caregiver. https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/gia/article/research-spotlight-series-sandwiched-couples-the-dual-burden-of-caring-for-parents-and-children

Singapore youths call on country’s leaders to ‘boldly accelerate’ climate action Singapore's youth-led climate and environmental groups have urged the government to "boldly accelerate" climate action, claiming that while the government has launched a number of measures, the country's actions are "still not where they need to be." The remarks were issued in a joint statement headlined "An urgent cry from Singaporean students on the environmental catastrophe" on Friday, as the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow commemorated Young and Future Generations Day (Nov 5). However, the climate problem and biodiversity loss have worsened in those two years," according to the statement. We want to give Singapore an opportunity to live in a sustainable future. Singapore should also publish indirect emissions that occur in firm value chains - known as Scope 3 emissions - particularly in emission-intensive industries like shipping, aviation, and petrochemicals. They

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stated that by 2050, these emissions should be reduced to net zero. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/climate-change-youth-activists-policy-recommendations-singapore-emissions-229 2666#:~:text=SINGAPORE%3A%20Youth%2Dled%20climate%20and,where%20they%20need%20to%20be%E2%80%9D.

Singapore youth give 18 recommendations for tackling environmental crisis Young people in Glasgow will take to the streets on Friday (November 5) to mark Youth Day at the COP26 climate summit, while youth in Singapore are making their demands for climate action heard as well. Titled An Urgent Call From Singaporean Youth On The Environmental Crisis, Six youth-led organizations, including the Singapore Climate Rally and FiTree, as well as ten individuals from other sectors of society, co-authored the declaration. One significant recommendation was for Singapore to adopt a more ambitious emissions target, such as reaching peak emissions by 2025 rather than 2030. Natural habitats, they claim, can act as nature-based climate solutions by absorbing carbon and protecting the country's coastlines. The statement's signatories also echoed the voices of young people all across the world who want a bigger say in policies that will affect how their generation deals with the effects of climate change in the future. However, sustainability cannot be achieved by the Government alone. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/singapore-youth-give-18-recommendations-for-tackling-environmental-crisi

Carbon Copy: Young people speak up at COP26 against climate inaction On the sixth day of the United Nations climate summit, the most of the activity took place outside of the meeting building. "No more coal, no more oil, keep the carbon in soil!" However, they were joined by people of all ages who marched in support of the youth. While the Singapore government had previously refused to reveal the number of delegates it had dispatched, the provisional list revealed that the Republic's national contingent was 51. The ocean is being honored. Ocean Day was observed on Friday at COP26, with ocean advocates urging heads of state to take prompt action to safeguard the world's seas and their valuable biodiversity from the numerous negative effects of climate change and human activity. Some nations already have hydrogen strategies focusing on production and use in power generation,

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https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/carbon-copy-young-people-speak-up-at-cop26-against-climate-inaction

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Commentary: Extreme weather doesn't change the minds of climate

Climate Debate

heating and industry.

change doubters Hurricanes, droughts, floods, and fires wreaked havoc on the United States in 2018, and experts anticipate that extreme weather events will become more often as a result of climate change. Some people see this devastation as an opportunity to finally dispel climate change skepticism. Although news sources have been hesitant to link natural

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disasters with climate change, these links are becoming more common as a result of expert calls and more detailed evidence on climate change's effects. Harvard’s Nieman Foundation dubbed 2019 “The Year of the Climate Reporter”. However, according to a recent research by Ohio State University communications scholars, news stories linking climate change to natural disasters backfire with skeptics. Ohio State University researchers enlisted the help of nearly 1,500 individuals to answer the question.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/extreme-weather-wont-change-climate-sceptics-minds-1338301

Climate change: citizens are worried but torn between a need to act and a rejection of constraints Covid-19 is currently ranked first on the public's list of concerns (59 percent), considerably ahead of the expense of living (47 percent), unemployment (45 percent), poverty/inequality (45 percent), and the healthcare system (45 percent) (43 percent). Despite this, the environment is ranked 6th among concerns, with a score of 39%. Deforestation, on the other hand, was mentioned by "just" 42 percent of respondents. More importantly, one-third of global respondents do not believe climate change is driven by human activity, classifying them as climate skeptics, but less adamant than those (few in number: 7%) who deny the phenomenon basic existence. They are closely followed by Saudi Arabia (51 percent), Norway (50 percent), and Australia (43 percent), where the wildfires that ravaged the country for months failed to

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sway climate skeptics' minds. As a result, it appeared reasonable and helpful to assess its global breadth and potential, particularly in light of the current health crisis. https://www.ipsos.com/en/climate-change-citizens-are-worried-torn-between-need-act-and-rejection-constraints

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Wealthy Singapore Resists Tough Domestic Climate Action Although there is no official breakdown of greenhouse gas emissions by industry in Singapore, the oil refining business has long been known as a carbon-intensive industry. "If you just take the possible contribution of Singapore, as a small island state, you will realize that it is such a small contribution to reduce emissions

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in general," Soriano added. Furthermore, because Singapore has long been considered as a growth model by many Asian countries, its policies, including climate policy, have a great influence throughout the region, according to Bernise Ang, a co-founder of the nonprofit organization Syinc in Singapore. If Singapore continues to pursue less progressive policies at the expense of our environment, it becomes complicit in the formation of norms that allow other countries in the region to do the same. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/wealthy-singapore-resists-tough-domestic-climate-action/

Climate Change’s Most Pressing Obstacle Is Getting Our Older Generation To Care

Many of us wanted PM Lee to talk about specific actions or initiatives that Singaporeans might take to minimize waste and pollution. It's strange that the emphasis appears to be on treatment rather than prevention. We made it up in jest during morning meditations over coffee, so eliminating incense paper burning isn't going to solve anything. We must make sacrifices if we are to combat climate change. Transitioning to a zero-waste lifestyle will be difficult, given how many of us are accustomed to modern conveniences. Birth rates are notoriously low, and the median age of the population is constantly rising.

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https://www.ricemedia.co/current-affairs-commentary-climate-change-older-generation/

More S’poreans aware of climate change but not doing enough to slow crisis, say activists While more Singaporeans are aware of climate change, some activists say that their comprehension is still superficial, and that their habits have not changed enough to make a substantial difference. Plant-based foods, for example, emit much fewer carbon emissions than meat products. However, comprehension is still superficial. While Singaporeans have become more aware of climate change, most are still uninformed of the repercussions of their activities on the environment, according to Ms Tan Beng Chiak, 57, a member of the Nature

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Society Singapore and a board member of the Jane Goodall Institute. “People are also not concerned about finding out where their money is going, whether their banks are investing in ventures that ruin the environment,” she said. “Many young people have recently lamented to me that they do not think they will have kids because of their dystopian view of the future with climate change, and therefore, they see no need to get married if that’s the case,” she said. She added that policies should focus on more than just responding to the situation.

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/more-singaporeans-are-conscious-climate-change-awareness-enough-slow-unfolding-crisis

Climate Change Public Perception Survey 2019 More Singaporeans are aware of climate change and are willing to do more to combat it. From May to July 2019, the National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS), which is part of the Prime Minister's Office's Strategy Group, conducted a poll to measure public perception and attitudes on climate change. Since 2011, the government has undertaken this survey every two years. Key findings from the 2019 survey are: Increased public understanding of climate change and its consequences: More than nine out of ten people (94.9%) had heard, read, or seen the terms "Climate Change" and "Global Warming," up from 89.5 percent in 2017 and 80.6 percent in 2015. Most people are driven to leave a world that is livable for future generations: More than six out of ten people (60.9%) feel that individual actions may make a difference in the fight against climate change. A concerted effort is required:

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Government, businesses, and individuals, according to respondents, all have a role to play in combating climate change. https://www.strategygroup.gov.sg/media-centre/press-releases/climate-change-public-perception-survey-2019

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Young People Are Leading the Way on Climate Change, and Companies Need to Pay Attention

Climate change is increasingly being raised by young people. In March of this year, 1.6 million students from 300 cities marched in protest on a single

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day. The youngest woman ever elected to the United States Congress has drastically shifted the terms of the climate debate by promoting a comprehensive range of climate and inequality goals under the banner of a "Green New Deal." It may just take the youngest Americans to persuade corporations to take a firm and public stand in favor of bold global climate action; after all, if they don't, they risk alienating an entire generation of employees and customers.

https://hbr.org/2019/03/young-people-are-leading-the-way-on-climate-change-and-companies-need-to-pay-attention

Do younger generations care more about global warming? Younger Americans have been exposed to the consequences of global warming at a younger age than their parents and grandparents. We uncover significant evidence of generational disparities among Republicans using data from many waves of our Climate Change in the American Mind surveys (June 2017 to April 2019). Millennial Democrats, on the other hand, are more convinced than older generations of Democrats that global warming is caused by humans. However, when it comes to actually contacting government officials to urge them to take action to reduce global warming, Millennials are no more likely than Baby Boomers or members of the Silent Generation to have done so, however, more likely than members of Generation X (8 percent). Surveys were performed from May 18 to June 6, 2017, October 20 to November 1, 2017, March 7 to 27, 2018, November 28 to December 11, 2018, and March 29 to April 8, 2019, among a representative online panel of US people (18+).

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https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/do-younger-generations-care-more-about-global-warming/

Singapore’s climate change dilemma: elevate or leave. What are the

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In his annual National Day address on Sunday, Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong offered a variety of ideas the city-state may use to deal with the effects of global warming. He estimated that it will take roughly S$100 billion (US$72 billion) over the next century to make these plans a reality and preserve the country's 5.6 million citizens from rising sea levels. Many Singaporeans are sympathetic to the prime minister's efforts to address the

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issue. In his remarks, Lee alluded to similar worries. "There is a real urgency to this, as Singapore already experiences nuisance flooding in some locations during the highest yearly tides or in combination with local storm surges … The longer we wait, the higher that cost will be," he explained. However, Marvin Montefrio, an assistant professor of social science at Yale-NUS College in Singapore, believes the country must consider both mitigation and adaptation.

https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3024179/singapores-climate-change-dilemma-elevate-or-lea ve?module=perpetual_scroll&pgtype=article&campaign=3024179

Eco-anxiety: 75% of young people say ‘the future is frightening’ On September 26, 2021, young people carry banners during a climate change march in Kyiv, Ukraine. Most young people are concerned and upset about what they see ahead, according to a new survey headed by experts from the University of Bath in the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Brazil, Finland, France, India, Nigeria, the Philippines, and Portugal were among the countries involved. In general, 75% of youthful respondents said, “the future is frightening.” According to society, anxiety is an unreasonable dread that must be addressed, and that meditation and healthy coping techniques would 'fix.'

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Furthermore, 45 percent responded that climate change concerns are

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Boomers Versus Millennials: Which Generation Is More

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Not only did persons over 55 outperform those aged 16 to 24 in practically

harming their daily lives and functioning. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/eco-anxiety-75-of-young-people-say-the-future-is-frightening

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every environmental activity studied by Censuswide for Aviva, the UK insurer, but those aged 16 to 24 were the worst offenders. It's worth mentioning that there are fewer millionaires under 45 than there are over that age. The average income of those aged 55 and more is significantly

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higher than that of those aged 16 to 24, implying that older generations can afford to practice and donate to environmental causes. Fast fashion, low-cost flights, and even some vegan lifestyles can be as as, if not more, environmentally damaging than older consumer revolutions. "Green living and climate-conscious behaviours are often seen as the domain of the young, but this research suggests that older people are quietly leading the charge and taking steps to care for the planet," says Zelda Bentham, Aviva's group head of Sustainability.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/oliverwilliams1/2020/02/17/boomers-versus-millennials-which-generation-is-more-enviro nmental/?sh=c5352be5718e

Conclusion of SIGNAL 2 Increased anxiety and decrease quality of living for young generations, due to higher cost housing, shrinking space while increase of multigenerational homes, and climate concerns Signal 2 prompts the idea of how might the young generations who wish for change, react and behave when the government finally address the pressing issues of housing and environment? How might their opinions be contrasted

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with their families or older generations living in the same household?

S'pore at risk of heatwaves, more dengue outbreaks as climate change worsens health woes: Report Heat stress and mosquito-borne diseases will rise as a result of climate change, according to a global group of academics, unless countries do more to reduce global warming emissions. Professors researched on the report, explained: "By analysing the past three decades' worth of global climate and population records, Prof (Lee) and I found that tropical countries lost nearly five hours of daily physical activity per person in 2020." According to a Facebook post last week by the National Environment Agency, the number of dengue cases has surpassed 4,400 this year, with more than 100 cases every week since September 19. Prof Lee stated that when the body is exposed to extreme heat, it strives to cool itself by diverting blood flow from the organs to the skin. In addition to the Lancet paper, people and policymakers will consider how to adapt to increased health risks such as

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heat stress. We should spend less time worrying and do something.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/spore-at-risk-of-heatwaves-and-

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World leaders must act now to prevent next pandemic, warns Global Preparedness Monitoring Board According to the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB), time is running out for international leaders to act to terminate the present covid-19 pandemic and implement steps to prevent future pandemics. The report, which was released on the 26th of October at the World Health Summit in Berlin1, calls on leaders to take political responsibility for the widespread changes that are required in the health emergency ecosystem, and to act quickly before the end of the year to demonstrate their commitment and intent. Communities must be empowered, civic society and the private sector must be engaged, and independent monitoring and mutual accountability must be strengthened, according to the report. Covid-19, the report concludes, has revealed a broken and divided world in which vaccine access is based on ability to pay rather than need, where governments, leaders, and institutions are too unaccountable to their populations, and where societies are fragmented, nationalism is growing, and geopolitical tensions are rising. https://www.bmj.com/content/375/bmj.n2610

Emissions bounce back — on track for ‘climate catastrophe’: UN Secretary General With the COP26 climate meeting approaching, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has issued a strong warning, citing data showing global carbon dioxide emissions reverting to pre-Covid levels and greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere continuing to climb, calls for another wake up call. Having squandered a huge opportunity Despite a significant reduction in carbon dioxide emissions in 2020, the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere grew by roughly 2.3 parts per million, as has been the case in prior years. According to a recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessment, the world will not accomplish the 1.5 degree Celsius objective unless global carbon emissions are reduced by 45 percent from 2010

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levels by 2030 - 100 months from now. https://www.upstreamonline.com/energy-transition/emissions-bounce-back-on-track-f or-climate-catastrophe-un-secretary-general/2-1-1089307

Extreme weather events are the new norm: World Meteorological Organisation Climate change fingerprints have been found in two extreme weather occurrences this year, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) (Oct 31). The WMO noted in its State of Climate 2021 report released at the outset of the United Nations (UN) climate conference COP26 that the heatwave that seared north-western America in June and July would have been "almost unthinkable" without climate change. However, the planet has already warmed by 1.1 degrees Celsius since pre-industrial times. The United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP26) is a make-or-break opportunity to get us back on track. At COP24 in Poland in 2018, governments decided to adopt the Paris Rulebook, a guide on how the accord may be implemented, after three years of discussions. The capacity of the ocean to absorb CO2 from the atmosphere decreases when the pH of the ocean decreases, according to the WMO. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/climate-change-contributed-to-heatwaves-floods-wmo-report

Climate Change Threatens to Spread Viruses Through an Unprepared World According to a recent study, climate change is creating ideal circumstances for infectious disease transmission, and the world's health-care systems aren't prepared for the resulting shock. Decades of progress in controlling age-old ailments such as malaria, dengue fever, and cholera are on the line unless leaders agree to more aggressive climate plans after nations mainly failed the stress test of Covid-19, a novel virus. According to the research, many people may be forced to abandon their houses forever. It's past time to acknowledge that no one is immune to climate change's repercussions. According to the paper, less than half of the 91 nations studied had a national health and climate change plan, leaving their medical sectors exposed to

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climate-related shocks. Instead, the research recommends that countries generate green jobs and protect public health.

https://time.com/6108945/climate-change-viruses-health/

What the World Will Look Like in 2050 If We Don’t Cut Carbon Emissions in Half

Governments had two main crises to deal with before COVID-19 slammed into our world: the oil price drop and the climate issue. Instead, you check your phone in the morning before opening doors or windows to see what the air quality will be. By 2100, we don't know how habitable Australia, North Africa, or the western United States will be. There will no longer any wildlife there. For years, Hong Kong, Barcelona, Abu Dhabi, and a slew of other cities have been desalinating salt water in an attempt to keep up with the steady influx of people fleeing areas that have gone utterly dry. Massive migrations to cooler rural areas are plagued by a slew of refugee issues, civil turmoil, and slaughter over water scarcity.

https://time.com/5824295/climate-change-future-possibilities/

Time for a green dictatorship? Challenging democracy in the face of environmental emergency The "Great Reset" is no secret; in fact, Klaus Schwab, the German economist who founded the Forum, has been openly discussing it since the summer. Most of us will correctly see this as sheer conspiracist delusion. The longer we wait to begin a social and democratic green transition, the more urgent a green dictatorship will appear, according to a French climate expert François-Marie Bréon puts it bluntly: “The fight against climate change contradicts individual freedoms.” However, the issue of time and urgency persists. https://www.philonomist.com/en/article/time-green-dictatorship

Authoritarianism Can’t Beat Climate Change

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Eco Authoritarian thoughts are gaining traction recently, as some people believe democracy is an inadequate system to ensure ecological stability. As problems such as climate change continue to remain unaddressed at a global scale, voices asking for stricter measures are likely to grow louder. The answer does not lay at the foot of authoritarian monoliths if there is a way out of global climate governance impasse. This viewpoint was reinforced by the Biden administration's abrupt reversal in re-joining the 2015 Paris Agreement following Donald Trump's rocky withdrawal in 2016. Competing state agencies interpret the imprecise vocabulary of the BRI for their own goals, often undercutting the Party's diplomatic aims. BRI planning documents lack definition, are exceedingly "loose," and BRI execution is incredibly uncoordinated. The importance of bottom-up and grassroots movements in stirring public conversation and attaining climate justice and protection is also overlooked by overzealous excitement for authoritarianism's purported capacity to reduce anthropogenic climate change. Regardless of authoritarian policy's lethargy and the absence of civil society, unflinching faith in authoritarianism also ignores the importance of greenhouse gas-intensive industry to performance legitimacy. https://thediplomat.com/2021/07/authoritarianism-cant-beat-climate-change/

Are dictatorships better than democracies at fighting climate change? It's not just that Asia produces the most carbon emissions, with China as the largest emitter, India as the third largest, and Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia all ranking among the top ten. Its inability to lead in reducing emissions has further bolstered an argument widely advanced by Asian environmentalists and self-serving autocrats: that a calamity as grave (if man-made) as rising temperatures can be alleviated only by the firm smack of authoritarian control. A national climate-change program and a renewable-energy law are included. It has spent more in renewable energy than in fossil fuels for three years in a row, aided by large increases in coal levies and steep drops in the price of solar electricity (plus 300 sunny days a year). Many Asian states, particularly authoritarian ones, will be put to the test by

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climate change.

https://www.economist.com/asia/2019/09/21/are-dictatorships-better-than-democracies-at-fighting-climate-change

Climate debate: Eco-Dictatorship v.s Eco-Calvinism

Climate activists are pitted against vehicle owners, meat eaters, and airplane travelers in practically every element of our society. These greenhouse gas emissions are mostly created by oil, coal, and gas. (e.g. the fossil fuels that underpin the industrial world's affluence and advancement). Climate protection has become a matter of life and death. At the same time, we must not miss the reality that politicians are transferring the climate crisis to a moral and cultural level, a tendency that Ralf Fücks, a Green Party politician and cofounder of the Center of Liberal Modernity think tank, refers to as the “privatization of the climate issue.” But how can the environment debate become more civil?

https://www.german-times.com/climate-debate-eco-dictatorship-vs-eco-calvinism/

Conclusion of SIGNAL 3 Climate-crisis environments, accelerated consequences and lack of measures, due to removal of existing greenery Signal 3 prompts the idea of what solutions can be done and what kind of housings can exist to help stop the climate crisis that are accelerating at a fast rate? Is what we are doing now enough, or will big extreme change in values and

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ideologies within the society will be required in the future?

Themes of Shifting Ideologies

Anthropocentrism vs Post-Humanism Anthropocentrism is the belief that human beings are the central or most important entity in the universe. From an anthropocentric perspective, humankind is seen as separate from nature and superior to it, and other entities (animals, plants, minerals, etc) are viewed as resources for humans to use.

Themes of Shifting Ideologies

Anthropocentrism interprets or regards the world in terms of human values and experiences. It is considered to be profoundly embedded in many modern human cultures and conscious acts. It is a major concept in the field of environmental ethics and environmental philosophy, where it is often considered to be the root cause of problems created by human action within the ecosphere.

Post-Humanism is any theory that is critical of traditional humanism and traditional ideas about humanity and the human condition. Post-human can be identified with ecocriticism, concerned with biological change and highlights the need for both

discipline to address the idea of culture

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthropocentrism https://www.oxfordhandbooks.com/view/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199742929.001.0001/oxfordhb-9780199742929-e-006

Apathy vs. Green Politics Environmental apathy: Why, despite knowing the facts and the urgency of the situation, do we still not do everything in our power to prevent climate change? Many researchers have put this down to environmental apathy. Scientific studies reinforce this idea claiming that, for many, not being more environmentally active stems from unconscious denial caused by extreme anxiety, functioning as a defence mechanism against the truth. Could it be that we aren’t apathetic, but simply in denial? Well, the EPCC report suggests we are experiencing something in between apathy and denial. It claims that climate change is seen as a ‘distant threat’, temporally, geographically and socially, which is why we continue not to act.

Green politics, or ecopolitics, is a political ideology that aims to foster an ecologically sustainable society often, but not always, rooted in environmentalism, nonviolence, social justice and grassroots democracy. Green party platforms are largely considered left in the political spectrum. The green ideology has connections with various other ecocentric political ideologies, including ecofeminism, eco-socialism and green anarchism, but to what extent these can be seen as forms of green politics is a matter of debate. As the left-wing green political philosophy developed, there also came into separate existence opposite movements on the right-wing that include ecological components such as eco-capitalism and green conservatism. https://therelease.co.uk/the-danger-of-environmental-apathy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_politics#:~:text=Green%20politics%2C%20or%20ecopolitics%2C%20is,social%20justice%20and%20grassroot s%20democracy.&text=Green%20party%20platforms%20are%20largely%20considered%20left%20in%20the%20political%20spectrum.

Name: Derrick Tan Age: 29

Future Persona Background: Singapore is not protected from the impact of climate

Gender: Male Location: Singapore (new reclamation land)

Relevant Characterization:

change. From 1980 to 2020, the annual mean temperature has increased by 1.1’C and the sea level has increased at the rate of 1.2mm to 1.7mm per year between 1975 and 2009. Furthermore, the demand for public

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housing are increasing at a fast pace, adding enormous pressure for the government to eradicate green spaces such as the Dover Forest as alternative solutions to account to this demand. ● With the Green Vision 2035 action plan directed by the government

Future Persona

taking place, the public housing agency is investing more on Research and Development (R&D) to utilise technology and energy efficient mechanisms and awareness campaigns to meet the climate change

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demands. This rapid progression of drastic change causes unrest amongst the older and younger generations and even large corporation workers with their personal divisive beliefs on both human needs and environmental concerns.

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Derrick has been living with his parents and siblings ever since he was born He and his fiancé have applied for the Built-To-Order (BTO) housing scheme but was unsuccessful due to the high demand of public housing in Singapore. With future housing plans that will potentially affect the last remaining forests in Singapore, Derrick decided to abolish his intention of owning a house due to the detrimental effect on the environment He is well informed on the current and global affairs and constantly worries about the effects of climate change, land constraints that resulted in deforestation and increasing human density that affects the environment for him and the future generations to come He often argues with his mother, Mary Tan, who he deemed as selfish and uninformed for believing that the environmental action plan is a hoax and the movement is a new form of dictatorship by the government to take control on the lives of Singaporeans. He often raises the issue on how the older generation are oblivious to the detrimental effects of climate change and not doing enough to prevent further degradation of the environment for the future generations to appreciate

Extended Future Persona

Name: Mary Tan Age: 60 Gender: Female Location: Singapore (new reclamation land)

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Relevant Characterization:

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Mary is married for 30 years and believes her self entitlement as a Singaporean is justifiable coming from the generation that has worked tremendously hard in building her beloved country, Singapore.

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She enjoys spending time with her family and often plans bonding activities such as taking a walk in the park with her spouse and children to unwind.

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Despite the close-knit relationship with her children, Mary always finds herself arguing with her son, Derrick, on current affairs matters in particular on the topic of climate change.

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While Derrick raises his environmental concerns, Mary thinks that all of Derrick’s opinion is an illusion and that he has been blind sighted by the news on the actual reality.

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standards with his multigenerational family, the lack of job opportunities, and dirtier quality of life in Singapore and climate anxiety has greatly impacted his life. The housing purchasing makes

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or live away from the multigenerational homes.

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Meanwhile, climate skeptics, big firm workers,

Derrick soon began to question the ethics of

reforestations are also implemented to

poses many dynamic opinions and

radical movements, derrick included

older generations, along with Derrick's parents

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the housing community, to make sure

challenges within the multigenerational

believes that extreme actions are

heavily opinionated that the greentocracy are not

form of eco-dictatorship, and that too much

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family. Arguments start to rise, and levels

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environment.

of discomfort are rising.

prioritising people's rights and freedom and is a

of something may not necessarily be good.

new form of dictatorship posing under the word

He contemplates whether to move out and

climate action.

rebel due to his shifting perspectives.

“Green Vision Rules”

Sensors to detect lighting and air-conditioning is

applied — Lights and air-conditioner to be completely shut from 9 am to 7 pm

Implementation of fully integrated, smart-home elements, report cards about each unit's environmental

intake, warning detector if they sense aircon or lighting — Connected to an app in your phone, with display

screen monitoring each unit

Implementation of a minimum amount of home

garden — Everyone must harvest 10% of their own food, or plants

“Green Vision Rules”

required to have a minimum hour of contribution to the community farm and reforestation

Secondhand apps are booming

Sanctions of workshops and "plant protection

Be a team player! All housing community members are

Strict ban on the use of plastic furniture —

program" will be applied to those who doesn't apply to the required energy intake for each unit

Sanctions of workshops and "plant protection program" will

be applied to those who doesn't apply to the required energy intake for each unit

Every unit must implement a form of renewable energy machines or technology

Minimum intake of lab-grown food and plant-based food

#1 Implementation of smart-home elements

Report cards about each unit's environmental intake, warning detector if they sense aircon or lighting. Connected to an app in your phone, with display screen monitoring each unit

When you get a smart meter, it comes with a screen called an In-Home Display. We explain what the screen is for, why it's useful and how you can use it to keep track of your energy. Using in-home displays to provide smart meter feedback about household electricity consumption: A randomized control trial comparing kilowatts, cost, and social norms.

https://cp.catapult.org.uk/news/smart-homes-digital-revolution-is-turning-homes-into-data-hubs/ https://www.engineerwhatsnext.gov.sg/stories/smart-homes-technology-changing-hdb-estate/

#2 Cutting Back Air Conditioning

From 9am to 6pm, air con to be completely shut and not used

The Need for Sustainable Air Conditioning Solutions Has Never Been Greater Global demand for electricity increases every year, placing even greater strain on our warming planet. According to an analysis by the International Energy Agency, the growing use of air conditioners in homes and offices around the world will be a major contributing factor to the rising energy demand over the next three decades.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrQ9zjvmD6k

#3 #3 Mandatory Reforestation and Communal Gardening Activities

Mandatory Reforestation and Communal Gardening Activities

Dover Forest to be used for both housing and nature; first housing project to be launched in 2022 The Housing Board on Friday (July 30) announced that it has revised plans for Dover Forest, with the eastern half to be developed for housing, and development plans for the western

Strengthening Singapore’s Food Security And in the face of challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and disruptions to the global food system, as seen recently with the COVID-19 pandemic, the issue of food security has been brought into sharper focus.

half put on hold.

A sizeable portion of the western half - which has richer biodiversity than the east sector - will be set aside as a nature park. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/plans-for-dover-forest-revised-events-lea ding-to-the-change#:~:text=%E2%80%A2%20The%20first%20of%20the%20housing%20 projects%20in,MRT%20station%2C%20offering%20residents%20amenities%2C%20sho ps%20and%20eateries.

Overseeing Singapore’s food security is the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), which works closely with many other public agencies, industry partners and foreign authorities to ensure that Singapore has a secure supply of safe food.

https://www.psd.gov.sg/challenge/ideas/deep-dive/strengthening-singapore-s-food-securi ty#:~:text=Strengthening%20Singapore%E2%80%99s%20Food%20Security%20Challen ge%20looks%20at%20how,scarce%2C%20relies%20heavily%20on%20imports%20for %20our%20food.

Singapore embarks on a million-tree planting spree to protect its future But now Singapore is looking to reverse this loss by mounting an ambitious reforestation campaign. In August 2020, the Singapore government announced the launch of the new Sungei Buloh Park Network, a 400-hectare (990-acre) park in the northern portion of the island that is a refueling site for migratory birds and is home to oriental hornbills, otters, saltwater crocodiles, and many other species.

https://news.mongabay.com/2020/10/singapore-embarks-on-a-mil lion-tree-planting-spree-to-protect-its-future/

#4 New Green Architecture That Prioritizes Nature

CASE STUDY

An experimental green housing project in a Chinese megacity promised

Plants have almost entirely swallowed up some neglected balconies, with

prospective residents life in a "vertical forest", with manicured gardens on every

branches hanging over railings all over the towers, footage shot this month

balcony. All 826 apartments were sold by April this year, according to the

showed. Paper was seen taped over some of the windows that were still visible

project's estate agent, but instead of a modern eco-paradise, the towers look

behind the overgrown plants. But some residents appeared to have braved the

like the set of a desolate, post-apocalyptic film.

mosquitoes - a handful of balconies had pruned plants and outdoor furniture, and lights turned on inside the apartments.

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/plants-overrun-chinas-housingproject-turning-it-into-mosquito-infested-jungle

#5 A minimum square meter space of home garden

HDB corridor garden grew out of student's love of plants Mr Muhammad Syahid Shamsuri's love of plants started organically in 2017 when he graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic, where he studied landscape design and horticulture. The 24-year-old says: "I had about five plants in 2017 - nothing crazy. My first plant, a Chinese Evergreen, was given to me as a gift when I had to present a plant for one of my modules. But it did not appeal to me that much. It wasn't anything like love at first sight."

https://www.straitstimes.com/life/hdb-corridor-garden-grew-out-of-students -love-of-plants

#6 Extreme Climate Campaigns

https://bartoll.se/2021/11/nov8-time-magazine-cover-climate-hoax-666/

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Full shot of the new 'GREEN VISIONS', overview of how the public housing looks like

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We see the lives of Derrick's family living under Green Vision with heavy surveillance

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Not only that, Derrick's family also has to grow

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to their home garden

their own food with 10% of their unit has to cater

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Green Vision' monitoring panels of each unit's green

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efforts displayed at the heart of the communal space

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Derrick realizing the bleakness of prioritizing too much environment, as he contemplates seeing the group of people are against the rule protesting nearby

Feedback & Reflections WEEK 14

WEEK 15 (Reflection)

From Tanny: ● All of the images can have individual sub themes for instance, the main image could tackle the topic of overall environment. Other sub themes can include on home gardening, green rebellion and even on surveillance. ● Do not include multiple themes in one image as it could be confusing and overloaded with information by the readers ● The image on green data fear depicting the energy consumption intake of every unit should include some form of sanctions to those who does not meet the energy consumption requirement From Hera: ● The earlier built-up slides may seem contradicting. The choice of “humanism” word should change to anthropocentrism to avoid conflicting statements ● The image on green protest can exaggerate the staging by the climate skeptics portion to show their resentment ● The image on green data fear depicting the energy consumption intake of every unit should exaggerate those that does not meet the requirements. Possible to include punishments stated for those who failed to meet the requirements. Reflection: The team completely agrees with what the lecturers touched upon and moving forward during this production week, we will incorporate their comments into our final poster and updates on the journal. We will be looking into refining some of the images, to include more details on the environment in 2035 to ensure the dystopian ambience is captured. As we progress on to developing our final prototype, we will be ensuring that all of our information such as the signals and case studies are consistent with our main topic of the future on housing.

Future Scenario Stories Visualisations

1 THE GREEN VISION In 2035, the environment that we see is adorned with sustainable features such as solar energy panels, wind turbine and ubiquitous skyrise greenery occupying the existing public housing infrastructure. Most of the communal activities are devised around the concept of biophilic living and having to provide basic household needs such as reforestation, urban community farming and home gardening. The transformation of Singapore’s built environment is driven by the government’s “Green Visions 2035” master plan that aims to tackle pressing climate change issues and to adopt futuristic sustainable ways of living for the residents.

2 THE GREEN SURVEILLANCE Under the Green Vision 2035, the lives of Singaporeans are heavily monitored with home surveillance devices installed to detect and deter excessive energy consumption. The intrusive measures established by the government resulted in Derrick and his family members to debate on their conflicting and polarising views of the government's climate tackling action plan. Every action is carefully observed by the Green Police to avoid violation. They will be informed of the household members’ daily energy consumption intake as well as waste generated from every individuals.

3 THE GREEN FEAST The Singapore Government have allocated a green food plot ratio for every household and this green consumption initiative will be exempted from the Gross Floor Area (GFA) in future housing developments. For Derrick and his family, home-grown food and synthetic meals are the new norm. Often during mealtime, there have been moments of frustration and resentment amongst his family members over the limited selection of natural food on their dining table spread. The implementation of self-grown sustainable food has put constraints on its residents to upkeep gardening activities in order to provide food on the table.

4 THE GREEN DATA FEAR The once a communal space for activities and interactions has turned into a live streaming lobby space that reflects precise records on each unit’s energy consumption intake. This measure has caused a stir in the neighbourhood, with residents congregating but for one apparent reason – To scrutinise and shame home occupants who are not meeting the requirements for daily household energy intake. Derrick’s family, being among the household who are caught within the red sanction zone, are required to join ‘Plant Protection Program’, a mandatory workshop for families to prioritise environmental values over others.

5 THE GREEN PROTEST As Derrick’s family attends the workshop, climate skeptics, big corporation workers and older generation citizens began protesting to express their resentment against the policy. Their grievance on the authorities’ negligence to prioritise human needs formulated negative sentiments of modern-day dictatorship posing under the climate change agenda. Inevitably, Derrick soon question the ethics of Green Visions 2035 and realized the eco-authoritarianism he is under. While climate change remains the biggest issue of his time, Derrick anticipates a new green revolution to transpire, in hope that it will take over the current Green Visions 2035.

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