From Kampung to Vibrant New Towns – the Transformation of Public Housing in Singapore (mandarin) (for Stb Licensed Tourist Guides)

The course aims to provide an overview of the transformation of housing development in Singapore and the efforts of HDB to nurture the "Kampung Spirit" (Gotong Royong) by building the first "Vertical Kampung" – "Kampung Admiralty".

By the end of the course, the tourist guides will be able to apply the knowledge to plan and conduct the specialised theme tours related to public housing.

What You'll Learn

• The kampung Life – "Gotong Royong" spirit.
• Singapore Improvement Trust – Mission and Achievements.
• The Mission and Objectives of HDB.
• The HDB's 1st Five Year Plan (1960) and 2nd Five Year Plan (1965).
• The Expansion of New Towns in the 70's.
• The 1st Regional Centre set up at Tampines.
• Formation and Duties of Town Council.
• The Rise of the Theme New Towns in the 21st Century.
• Bring back the Kampung Spirit – the Vertical Kampung, Kampung Admiralty.

Minimum Entry Requirement

Singapore Tourism Board (STB) Licensed Tourist Guide