Singapore to keep more greenery at 2 housing sites, cut homes
What's next: Officials aim to finalize revised plans within a month after backlash over Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks.
Singapore will preserve more green space than first planned at Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks after public objections to proposed housing projects, a change that will reduce the number of homes built at both sites. Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan said Aug. 14 that officials are revising the plans after feedback from residents, nature groups and the public, even though formal consultation ended on Aug. 6. Initial plans kept 35% of green space at Maju Forest and 40% at Gillman Barracks. The Housing and Development Board had proposed new homes after environmental and heritage studies, with about 15 hectares at Maju Forest and at least 10 hectares at Gillman Barracks potentially cleared.