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Across Singapore, sites where once stood primary and secondary schools have also been transformed or zoned for residential developments. The Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS) had also been a mechanism to redevelop older neighbourhoods into higher-density public housing estates. The sites of two golf courses, often raised as sites to be prioritised for redevelopment, have been earmarked for housing after their leases expire in 2030.<\/p>\n
Redeveloping brownfield sites has long been part of our approach to intensify the use of relatively less utilised spaces and create more space for housing.<\/p>\n
Yet, brownfield development is not as straightforward as it might seem, for a variety of reasons.\u00a0<\/p>\n
First, and importantly, are the people. Existing residents, businesses and communities have to relocate. It disrupts lives and livelihoods, measured also in years\u2019 worth of social and emotional connections. Old buildings and spaces are often imbued with the collective memories of the families and individuals who have frequented or lived there.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A good example would be Golden Mile Complex. Initially slated for a collective sale and likely demolition, Golden Mile Complex was subsequently gazetted in 2021 as a conserved building following extensive public consultation by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA).\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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