Is this an MEDC or an LEDC?

Where is this place?

Singapore: Solving the Singapore: Solving the housing problem in a NIChousing problem in a NIC

Objective

To learn how the government has provided housing for its very dense population during and following very rapid economic development.

Sub – title: Physical / Human Geography of SingaporeUse this map and the previous slide to describe the physical and human geography of Singapore.

Location

• Use the map on the previous slides to describe the physical and human geography of Singapore.

• Use the Atlas to locate Singapore and describe its location in the world.

Describe the trends in Singapore’s growth, comparing it with the other countries shown.

Refer to dates and figures.

The growth of SE Asian Economies and The growth of SE Asian Economies and New Zealand, a mature economyNew Zealand, a mature economy

HDB HomesHDB Homes

HDB housing

• What us the scheme?

• Who is included in the scheme?

• Why was it needed?

• How does the scheme work?

• Where are the estates?

http://www.hdb.gov.sg/fi10/fi10320p.nsf/w/GalleryVideos?OpenDocument

http://www.housingauthority.gov.hk/hdw/ihc/pdf/ihc04hd.pdf