4K RAIN WALKING TOUR : Very OLD Low Rise HDB Blocks in Tanglin Halt, Commonwealth, Singapore
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- Опубліковано 2 лют 2024
- SINGAPORE - Up to 5,500 Housing Board flats will be built as part of redevelopment plans for Tanglin Halt, one of Singapore’s oldest housing estates within Queenstown.
An integrated development - where HDB flats will be connected to shops and a hawker centre and market - will be a key feature of the estate, the Housing Board said on Thursday. The Queenstown Polyclinic in Stirling Road will be relocated to the complex.
The development will be built on the site of the former Tanglin Halt Neighbourhood Centre, which houses the existing Tanglin Halt Market and the former Commonwealth Drive Food Centre.
Senior Minister of State for National Development Tan Kiat How on Thursday said the estate’s redevelopment will provide more housing opportunities for future generations, including for young families who wish to live near their parents.
“With more young residents moving into the estate, the Tanglin Halt community will also become more vibrant over time,” he said at HDB’s professional engagement and knowledge-sharing forum at HDB Hub in Toa Payoh.
The estate, comprising 3,480 households, was identified for the Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme in 2014. The majority of its former residents have since moved to replacement homes in Dawson, and the old buildings are being demolished.
Construction works for the integrated development will be split into two phases, starting with the site of the former Commonwealth Drive Food Centre in the second half of 2024.
When the first phase is completed, stallholders at the adjacent Tanglin Halt Market will move to the new development, and the second phase of construction will begin at the vacated market. This is to minimise disruption to the stallholders, HDB added.
HDB said the integrated development’s design will incorporate elements of the food centre’s iconic hexagonal shape and the barrel vault shape of Tanglin Halt Market. It will also have courtyard spaces like the former neighbourhood centre.
New flats forming part of the integrated development will be launched for sale in 2024.
The first Build-To-Order project in the estate, Tanglin Halt Cascadia, was launched in the October sales exercise under the Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) model. The 973-unit project had a first-timer application rate of less than one, meaning all first-time home seekers will likely get a chance to select a unit.
HDB told The Straits Times that the rest of Tanglin Halt estate will be redeveloped in the next 10 to 15 years.
Mr Tan said the authorities will carry out redevelopment plans sensitively, and preserve as much of the estate’s history and heritage as possible.
“As we introduce new features to refresh the estate, we will also ensure that we retain the estate’s rich heritage and mature greenery.”
For example, blocks 69 and 70 in Commonwealth Drive, which were built by the now-defunct Singapore Improvement Trust, could be repurposed as community spaces as part of a park, HDB said.
To pay homage to the old chap lau chu, or “10-storey house” in Hokkien, new blocks near the Rail Corridor will be kept at 10 storeys, it added. These have been offered as part of Tanglin Halt Cascadia.
Landscaping and recreational facilities will be introduced for the stretch of the Rail Corridor that runs along the edge of Tanglin Halt, and there will be a new park to serve as a community space and pit stop for residents.
In addition, a linear park will be built to connect Commonwealth MRT station and the Rail Corridor, while Commonwealth Drive will be turned into a pedestrian-friendly zone with cycling and pedestrian footpaths.
When asked if Tanglin Halt will have rental flats, Mr Tan said it is something the authorities are looking at. He added that having a good social mix is one of the objectives they have in mind for the neighbourhood.
Property analysts said the flats to be launched in Tanglin Halt will likely be PLH units - which will be known as Prime flats from the second half of 2024 - following in the footsteps of Tanglin Halt Cascadia.
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I lived in Singapore between 1956 and 1958 when i was 10 years of age. I remember going out in the monsoon rain using one of the wooden umbrellas with waxed paper. It didnt matter if you got soaked because when the sun reappeared you quickly dried out.
I can almost feel the rain and smell the air in this video. Wonderful.
That's absolutely amazing. I'm glad to bring some memories back for you. Keep in touch. Did you remember where you lived back in 1956?
Singapore must be so different then! I just can’t imagine what it must be like to walk around??? 😮
@@AmbientWalkingYes, we lived in Rosyth Road, Serangoon, later on Dunsfold Drive, Braddell Heights and finally at 4 The Oval RAF Seletar.
Incredible! Wish I had a Time Machine to go back and see what it’s like! 🎉
Wow! Thanks for letting me know! What a journey! Please watch my other videos of Singapore and let me know what you think?
The sounds of rain on the umbrella ☔ are theatrical ❤❤
Very! Thanks ✌️Thank you so much 🙂
I never get tired of watching the old Tanglin Halt. Thanks for the memory!
That’s great! I’m glad you like it!
Another wonderful walking tour in rainy weather, you have given the ambience as it is. It's really amazing, Thanks for sharing, Greetings.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very cool rain walk at the Tanglin Halt HDB blocks. Thanks for sharing. 1 LIKE for the video.
Thanks for watching! Thanks ✌️Thank you so much 🙂
Nice VR tour at this really old neighbourhood fv
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Nice walk.
These old flats will be history soon.
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The sound of rain in Singapore is always pleasant to listen to.😌
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Rainy weather and walking is one of the most beautiful feelings in the world
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I absolutely love the peaceful and nostalgic atmosphere of your rain walk through Tanglin Halt! The sounds of the rain and the old HDB blocks create such a serene and unique experience. Thank you for sharing this hidden gem of Singapore's history. Can't wait to explore more of your videos!
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Beautiful! ❤❤❤
Thank you! 😊
Simply knowing what you create and show on your videos is motivational. Looking forward on your new creations. Blissful moment and always be safe and healthy
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The sound is just pure beautiful. Thanks for the meditation 💯
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What an intriguing area, strangely atmospheric and I certainly wouldn't have guessed we were in Singapore.
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So pure sounds of nature. Excellent recordings. . I enjoyed it till end.
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Nice..👍🏻👍🏻
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So beautiful area of the day
Thanks for taking us with you..
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Absolutely loved this! 🌟 Such a charming stroll through Tanglin Halt & Commonwealth. Nostalgic vibes all the way! 🚶♂🏙💫
Thank you for walking with me! I really appreciate it!
Very interesting to watch, and while doing so, I am thinking, are there still people living in these buildings??
Great tour my friend, always a great pleasure watching your videos! 🙂
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They are but not for much longer.
Nice VR tour at this amazing old neighbourhood
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Amazing walk! Like 34!
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I quite enjoyed watching this rain walk and see the housing complexes. Thank you for capturing it.
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Taking a rain walk along the old low-rise HDB blocks in Tanglin Halt, Commonwealth, Singapore is such a unique experience! Your video captures the nostalgic charm of the neighborhood amidst the rain. Thanks for sharing this glimpse into the history and transformation of these iconic areas. Can't wait to explore more of Singapore's heritage through your lens! L36 & SUB.
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Hello from Naples, Florida. Very nice walk there. The rain sounds add so much. Thank you for sharing with us, have a great weekend 👍💯
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Wow! So amazing! 😅
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Nostalgic calming walk🎉❤
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Nice walk. Thank you.
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Very interesting and relaxing walk in the rain. Greetings
No problem 👍 Glad you like this rain walk!
Wonderful rain walk.❤
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a beautiful rain walk as always
Yes, thanks!
fantastic my dear friend
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Beautiful
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😊🎉❤ so lovely 🥰🌹💐😊 beautiful 😍❤️😍😊
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Amazing videos-good Luck.🙂👍
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wow really old estate!
Thanks for the record keeping bro
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So beautifull
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Thank you for interesting video!
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Beautiful walk!👏🏻
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Lovely walk!
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I thought those flats are no longer there. Thanks for sharing
They're still there. But not for much longer. Go have a look!
looks very quiet already there
Yeah. Quite. Must go and see soon before it disappears.
I think all the old Tanglin Halt flats in this video must have gone now ❓😭😭😭
I think they're in the midst of being demolished but most are still standing for now! You can check out my Tanglin Halt playlist here : ua-cam.com/video/TZZdi34J1us/v-deo.html&pp=gAQBiAQB