Balancing benefits of high-density housing and quality of daily life

I refer to the recent announcement that more homes are to be built next to the Pasir Ris MRT station (Pasir Ris to get more homes next to MRT station, potential new neighbourhood, Sept 29).

- Andrew Ee Changshun

While densifying is understandable - and in many ways necessary - the soul and well-being of Singaporeans depend heavily on the quality of our everyday communal experience.

Too often, the focus on units, plot ratios or transit access eclipses questions of what daily life will feel like for people who live there.

It is true that we need more homes that are accessible, to reduce commuting times and help people feel connected.