Singapore's housing story: How the Lion City wiped out its slums in six decades | TheBriefWire
Singapore's housing story: How the Lion City wiped out its slums in six decades
Published 8 July 2026 ยท politics
Singapore transformed its urban landscape by eliminating slums within a generation. Over eighty percent of residents now live in government-built homes, with most owning their
Singapore transformed its urban landscape by eliminating slums within a generation. Over eighty percent of residents now live in government-built homes, with most owning their flats.
This success was achieved through large-scale construction and the creation of complete, planned towns. Families displaced by redevelopment received alternative housing and support. Singapore's model
offers lessons for cities facing housing challenges.