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Among other findings, more families have chosen to live near each other.<\/p>\n
About 64.5 per cent of younger married residents lived with or near their parents, up from 57.4 per cent in 2018.<\/p>\n
In a press release, HDB noted that living in proximity facilitated more frequent family interactions and support, citing how about three in four of younger married residents who lived nearby visited their parents at least once a week. In comparison, less than half in the same group who lived elsewhere in Singapore did so.<\/p>\n
\u201cLiving close also enabled them to rely more on their parents for physical and emotional support,\u201d said HDB.<\/p>\n
Overall, a higher proportion of residents were satisfied with the proximity of their homes to family members – about 86.1 per cent of younger married residents and 88 per cent of older residents surveyed.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese findings affirm HDB\u2019s policies in supporting extended families to live with or near one another,\u201d the agency said.<\/p>\n
The HDB survey also showed high satisfaction with neighbourhood and estate facilities, with commercial facilities including supermarkets, coffee shops and HDB shops or neighbourhood centres being well-utilised.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, over 9 in 10 HDB residents were satisfied with neighbourly relations.<\/p>\n
HDB said the survey findings have given it deeper insights into residents’ living arrangements and the changing housing needs of families, seniors and singles.<\/p>\n
\u201cGoing forward, we will continue to provide affordable, accessible and inclusive homes for Singaporeans,” said HDB. “We will also press ahead with rejuvenating our towns and homes through programmes such as the Home Improvement Programme, to provide a quality living environment for residents of all ages.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n