Public Housing - Into the HDB Heartlands
Public Housing - Into the HDB Heartlands
If you have never been in a typical HDB (Housing Development Board) town in Singapore, this is your golden opportunity to get up close and experience how the majority of Singaporeans live, work, play and learn. I will take you through Toa Payoh Central’s position as a integrated transport hub, the strategic role played by HDB in nation building through the planning and provision of affordable housing for the masses, as well as see in detail, typical HDB flat units and their layouts. Get ready to be wowed by HDB’s achievements in uplifting a nation’s living condition and be intrigued by bite-sized nuggets about HDB living in Singapore!
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A curated journey through the experience
HDB LIVINGSPACE Gallery
Witness first hand Toa Payoh’s role as a key transport node and its design as an integrated transport hub.
10 minutesHDB LIVINGSPACE Gallery
Enjoy a typical breakfast meal that most locals love.
30 minutesHDB LIVINGSPACE Gallery
The newly updated HDB Gallery at the HDB Hub tells the fascinating story of the government agency tasked to provide housing for millions since pre-independence.
1 hourHDB LIVINGSPACE Gallery
The My Nice Home Gallery is an initiative by the HDB to provide showrooms for typical HDB flats to inspire creative interior design ideas and give the public a sense of how HDB flat units look like.
30 minutesHDB LIVINGSPACE Gallery
This is where public housing heaven is made, as prospective HDB flat owners choose their units. It’s also where resale transactions take place. HDB Hub is essentially HDB central.
30 minutesHDB LIVINGSPACE Gallery
Get to see how HDB heartlanders eat, shop, play and relax in this very typical HDB town centre.
10 minutesHDB LIVINGSPACE Gallery
Witness community activities and exhibitions that are regularly held in this communal space for residents in the area.
10 minutesIncluded
- Breakfast - Light local breakfast at coffee stall
Not Included
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.