Construction to begin for Singapore's second 'vertical kampung' for seniors | Video
Singapore has broken ground on its second vertical kampung for senior citizens, called Heart of Yew Tee. But Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said this type of integrated living concept would be difficult to replicate at scale across the land-constrained nation. To meet the needs of the rapidly ageing population, the Government is looking at more assisted living apartments and better support for seniors to age in place. Rebecca Metteo reports.
Singapore has broken ground on its second vertical kampung for senior citizens, called Heart of Yew Tee. But Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said this type of integrated living concept would be difficult to replicate at scale across the land-constrained nation. To meet the needs of the rapidly ageing population, the Government is looking at more assisted living apartments and better support for seniors to age in place. Rebecca Metteo reports.