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\nThe\u00a0exhibition consists of design solutions and considerations for Singapore\u2019s increasingly ageing population.
\nWith one in four Singaporeans aged 65 or older by 2030, the latest Urban Lab exhibition turned their focus on design solutions that support seniors.
\nOrganised by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), the eighth instalment of the Urban Lab exhibition series covers ageing-related trends in Singapore, the need for age-friendly neighbourhoods and design considerations for nursing homes.
\nAmong the projects exhibited are two collaborations between government agencies, design firms and research institutions which are targeted at providing practical design applications and principles for such environments.
\nSpeaking at the launch of the exhibition, Minister of State for National Development and Manpower Zaqy Mohamad revealed that a study led by the Singapore University of Technology and Design found that a number of seniors within the MacPherson neighbourhoods were socially isolated, or either did not feel safe or confident to come out of their homes due to various impairments.
\nWith this, Lekker Architects proposed the \u201cKam and Goh\u201d kopitiam at void decks, which were found to be underutilised, to encourage seniors to venture out and interact with others.
\nHe shared that the initiative was well-received by seniors within the neighbourhood, with 88 percent of those surveyed saying that they interacted with someone else at the mobile kopitiam.
\nThe respondents also indicated their willingness \u201cto leave home with such a feature below their blocks\u201d.
\n\u201cIt is about bringing that familiarity, and that watering hole that seniors can come together. Rather than staying at home and being isolated, they found friends even in a place that they are quite familiar with,\u201d added Zaqy.
\nCommenting on the exhibition, URA CEO Lim Eng Hwee, said: \u201cAs we plan and shape Singapore for the future, we have to take into account how people\u2019s needs might change as they grow older. Hence this exhibition is a timely exploration of aspects and strategies that various players involved in shaping our built environment could consider, to support people in living healthy and happy lives.\u201d
\n\u2018Designing Our Age-Friendly City\u2019 exhibition will run until 31 December.
\nHome buyers looking for\u00a0Singapore Properties\u00a0may like to visit our\u00a0Listings,\u00a0Project Reviews\u00a0and\u00a0Guides.
\nVictor Kang, Digital Content Specialist at PropertyGuru, edited this story. To contact him about this or other stories, email\u00a0victorkang@propertyguru.com.sg
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\nSource : proppertyguru.com.sg\/Property Market
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