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HDB History and Towns The HDB story began with it taking over from its predecessor, the Singapore Improvement Trust. Persevering through challenges, HDB has since established public housing in Singapore as a benchmark of excellence. Beginning Blueprint In 1960, there was a housing crisis in Singapore. Many people were living in unhygienic slums and crowded … Read more
The Housing & Development Board (HDB) is Singapore’s public housing authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. We develop public housing to provide Singaporeans with affordable, quality homes, and a better living environment. Focusing on nurturing a strong family and community spirit, public housing policies and schemes are formulated to meet … Read more