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To ensure water security, Singapore has diversified water supply over the last five decades and actively promoted water conservation.
Singapore’s tiered housing subsidies have made it possible for nearly everyone to own a home in the city-state.
In its makeover of a public housing estate, Singapore focused on not only improving the physical infrastructure but also on creating more spaces for community bonding.
A series of reviews or "gateway" assessments by an independent agency helps ensure proper preparation and implementation of infrastructure projects.
Innovative and sustained support for Grameen-style lending expanded financial services for underserved groups, including women.
Strengthen power systems against climate and other risks to minimize damage to infrastructure, disruption of service, and economic loss.
Digital technology can improve data collection and analytics to support proactive decisions and increase the efficiency of water utilities.
Human, animal, plant, and ecological health challenges are all interconnected; solutions should be too.
Singapore revives the Bras Basah and Bugis neighborhoods through a 20-year master plan that prioritizes pedestrians and promotes a vibrant street life.
Singapore halted demolition of an old industrial building within a high-tech business park and repurposed it into a vibrant start-up cluster.