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Q1: They want the Gillman Barracks to remain as it is historical and they want to preserve it.

Q2: No, because future generations need to be educated about singapores history.

Q3: Losing a part of Singapore's historical buildings.

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Q1: Young families need a safe environment, access to parks, good schools, community activities, and essential amenities for a good quality of life at Gillman Barracks. These factors contribute to their well-being by supporting children's development and fostering strong community bonds.

Q2: The development of Gillman Barracks benefits young families if it includes family-friendly amenities, balanced housing, and educational opportunities. However, if it leads to overcrowding or a loss of green spaces, it may negatively impact their quality of life.

Q3: Beyond financial costs, young families may face disruptions to routines, loss of outdoor spaces, increased traffic, overcrowded schools, and cultural displacement. Proper planning is essential to minimize these issues and ensure a family-friendly environment.

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the heritage, environmental, and art enthusiasts may be unhappy as they would want to conserve the heritage in the Gillman barracks. The new residentials buildings might affect the current environment and arts scene in the Gillman barracks

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Q1. needs, priorities and interests of business owners.

business owners would want business opportunities for money, what, space for their business and they would also want a location with a large concentration of people

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q1: they wanna be closer to their children and building new hdb and private properties in gillman would help enable it. additionally, they are closer to the Central Business District as Gillman is located near central Singapore. gillman also has environmentally amenities such as labrador park and southern ridges. also gillman is located near a lot of schools like qss qtps and they are located near an mrt.

q2: Yes. They can have quality time at the near by labrador park and they also have environmentally amenities that they can spend time with their children

q3:

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Q1: Needs, Interests, and Priorities of Heritage, Environmental, and Art Enthusiasts:

Heritage Enthusiasts: They prioritize the conservation of Gillman Barracks' history. They would need a heritage impact assessment to determine the site's significance and suggest ways to minimize any negative impact from development.

Environmental Enthusiasts: They focus on the ecological value of the forested area within Gillman Barracks. They would want to preserve the wildlife habitat and the connection between green spaces.

Art Enthusiasts: They hope to be included in discussions with authorities to ensure their aspirations for a culturally rich Singapore are considered in the development plans.

Q2: Is the Development of Gillman Barracks a Good Decision?

The article doesn't explicitly state whether the development is a "good" or "bad" decision. It emphasizes the need to balance housing demands with the heritage and environmental value of the site. The decision-making process involves environmental and heritage studies, expected to be completed around the first half of 2026, to allow authorities to plan sensitively.

Q3: Possible Costs (Beyond Financial Costs) of Developing Gillman Barracks:

Loss of Greenery and Tranquility: Individuals who use the area for recreation might experience a loss of greenery and the peaceful atmosphere.

Displacement of Existing Tenants: Art galleries and businesses that contribute to the unique character of Gillman Barracks could be displaced.

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Q1: valuable property, stable job, low inflation, no taxes, investments, work-life balance

Q2: yes, property agents can earn more profits. residents live nearer to CBD and spend less money and time on travelling

Q3: loss historical value and artistic identity

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1. They need daily necessities, food that help them to survive.

2. The decision to develop Gillman Barracks is not a good decision to make, as they already live near Gillman Barracks, so it is not necessary to build it.

3. They need a lot of resources and money in order to develop Gillman Barracks.

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Q1: Needs of Young Families with Children for Quality of Life For young families with children, their needs and priorities for a good quality of life at Gillman Barracks might include: Safe Environment: A secure and safe neighborhood for children to play and explore. Access to Parks and Playgrounds: Availability of green spaces, parks, and playgrounds for physical activities and family outings. Educational Facilities: Proximity to good schools and educational resources. Community Activities: Opportunities for family-friendly events and activities that promote social interaction and community bonding. Convenient Amenities: Access to grocery stores, healthcare facilities, and family-oriented services.

Q2: Is the Development of Gillman Barracks a Good Decision for Young Families? The development of Gillman Barracks could be considered a good decision for young families if: Family-Focused Amenities: The plan includes family-friendly features such as parks, playgrounds, and community centers that cater to children and their parents. Balanced Development: It maintains a safe and nurturing environment while providing housing, ensuring that families can thrive without losing community values. Educational Opportunities: Proximity to schools and educational programs that support the growth and development of children. However, if the development leads to overcrowding, loss of green spaces, or a decrease in the overall quality of life for families, it may not be considered favorable.

Q3: Possible Costs Beyond Financial Costs for Young Families Different groups of people, particularly young families, may face various costs beyond financial implications in the development of Gillman Barracks: Disruption to Family Life: Changes in the neighborhood may disrupt established routines and social networks that families rely on. Loss of Outdoor Spaces: Reduced access to parks and open areas could limit children's opportunities for outdoor play and exploration, impacting their physical and mental well-being. Increased Traffic and Noise: New developments could lead to increased traffic, which may pose safety concerns and reduce the peaceful atmosphere families desire. Potential Overcrowding: An influx of new residents could lead to overcrowded schools and facilities, impacting the quality of education and community services available to families. Cultural Displacement: Changes in the community’s character may affect the sense of belonging and connection that families have with the area. These considerations emphasize the need for careful planning and community engagement to create a supportive environment for young families during the development of Gillman Barracks.

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We would be a little able annoyed that our place of rest with all its greenery will be replaced by new blocs with lots of new people which can totally destroy the vibe of the place. Despite this factor, it doesn't affect us that much in our larger daily lives, as in we neither support nor support the housing development.

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Q1:

Rui Bin: I think they would prefer the area to be a quiet neighbourhood rather than it but overall it won't affect their daily lives. Instead, they may be slightly annoyed

Yew Hong: I think they would be confused by the changes but overall it would be ok

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Q1. If you were the government, what would your decision be?

Q2. Why is it challenging for the government to make decisions for society?

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SINGAPORE: Given Gillman Barracks' central location and a lack of new housing options in the area, demand will likely be robust if it's indeed developed into a residential neighbourhood, experts said.

But any redevelopment must carefully consider the heritage and environmental value of the site, they added.

The Singapore government announced this week that it is studying the possibility of introducing a mix of private and public housing at Gillman Barracks, a former colonial military compound turned arts and lifestyle enclave.

Located off Alexandra Road, the area is now home to more than 20 restaurants, cafes and art galleries.

It also includes the campus of the Academy of Singapore Teachers, and a sizeable forest that separates it from public housing estates in Telok Blangah.

Environmental and heritage studies will start in the second quarter of 2024, and are estimated to be completed around the first half of 2026, National Development Minister Desmond Lee said on Tuesday (Mar 5).

Findings from these studies will allow authorities to "plan sensitively" for the site's development, he told parliament.

PRIME OR PLUS FLATS?

Property experts said any new public housing to be built at the Gillman Barracks site would likely fall under the Prime or Plus categories.

These form part of a new classification scheme for Build-to-Order (BTO) projects, which kicks in from the second half of this year.

Prime and Plus category flats are typically new ones in central or choice locations. They come with stricter sale conditions, but experts do not expect that to deter potential home buyers.

Apart from being located near the city centre, Gillman Barracks is also in close proximity to a business park in Pasir Panjang and the future Greater Southern Waterfront district.

Add the nearby Labrador MRT station to the mix and you have "a highly desirable area to live, work and play", said Huttons Asia's senior director of data analytics Lee Sze Teck.

There have also been limited new housing options, both public and private, in the area.

As of last month, only about 4,400 new flats have been launched for sale in Bukit Merah since 2016 - a "relatively low" supply compared to many other districts, said OrangeTee Group's chief researcher and strategist Christine Sun.

Likewise, there are only a handful of private residential projects near Gillman Barracks, with the newest being The Interlace in Alexandra Road which was completed in 2013.

HERITAGE VALUE

Even if redeveloped, the area's history should be conserved in some form, experts said.

"The Gillman Barracks site is undoubtedly a layered heritage site," said Dr Nikhil Joshi, senior lecturer in the National University of Singapore's (NUS) architecture department.

"The recognition and assessment of its various heritage values should be based on international conservation standards with due consideration of the local situation."

Dr Joshi recommended that a heritage impact assessment (HIA) be done for the site to ascertain its tangible and intangible significance as well as the impact of any new development; and to suggest mitigation measures.

Introduced in March 2022, the HIA framework is the most extensive type of study done for public projects that are likely to cause major impact to significant heritage sites.

Such an assessment was first done for the redevelopment of the old Police Academy site in the Mount Pleasant area, followed by Bukit Timah Turf Club - both of which Dr Joshi was involved in.

The HIA will help ensure "the historic Gillman Barracks site will remain meaningful for current and future generations", said Dr Joshi.

A history of Gillman Barracks

Completed in 1936, the Gillman Barracks was specially built to accommodate the first battalion of the British Army's Middlesex Regiment, which was sent to double the colonial military's infantry strength in Singapore.

Named after General Sir Webb Gillman, a distinguished officer of the British Army, the site comprised army barrack buildings, married quarters, mess halls, warehouses, recreational facilities and even a swimming pool.

The Gillman Barracks later also became home to the second battalion of the Loyal Regiment in 1938.

During World War II, it was the site of a fierce battle between the regiment and the Japanese during the three days before the surrender of Singapore in February 1942. It was one of the last British posts in Singapore to fall to the Japanese.

In 1971, as the British withdrew its military from Singapore, Gillman Barracks was handed over to the Singapore government for a token sum of S$1.

The site was then used by the Singapore Armed Forces between the 1970s and 1980s, before being repurposed into an arts and lifestyle cluster.

It was, for example, part of the Urban Redevelopment Authority's 2002 Identity Plan which introduced restaurants, cafes and arts-related activities to the site.

The latest attempt by authorities to rejuvenate the area was in 2022 when the Singapore Land Authority said it would transform Gillman Barracks into "a vibrant creative lifestyle enclave" offering a mix of dining, leisure and arts offerings.

It said then that it planned to attract more tenants with "novel concepts" such as unique dining options and farmers' markets.

Huttons Asia's Mr Lee said the development model of the Old Police Academy site, where six police buildings will be conserved and integrated with future BTO projects, could offer some inspiration to plans for Gillman Barracks.

He reckoned that the most probable site up for development would be the land where the Academy of Singapore Teachers - also the former St Andrew's Junior College - and some commercial buildings currently stand. Meanwhile, some colonial-style buildings in the vicinity could be retained.

That said, conservation goes beyond preserving specific buildings or structures.

A holistic view would be to consider "the collection of buildings and other open spaces as focal points", and have future developments planned and integrated around them, said Professor Sing Tien Foo, provost's chair professor of real estate at the NUS business school.

In addition, "adaptive reuse" of old buildings is key to adding value while keeping the area's colonial charm, he added.

ECOLOGICAL VALUE

The Gillman Barracks also houses a sizable forest area between Alexandra Road and Lock Road.

Spanning about 10 ha, the greenery on its own is large enough to support a functioning ecosystem with a good diversity of trees and small animals, said Dr Shawn Lum, senior lecturer at the Nanyang Technological University's Asian School of the Environment.

It also has potential as a safe haven for migratory forest birds. If given enough time, the forested area can develop into an even richer, more complex and ecologically valuable habitat than it is today, said Dr Lum.

But the site's location is also strategically important and valuable.

This is because the Gillman Barracks provides a connection between the Southern Ridges to its north and Berlayer Creek and Labrador Nature Reserve to its south, Dr Lum explained.

From the Southern Ridges, it's possible for wildlife to move, via the Rail Corridor, into Bukit Timah and the Central and Western catchment areas.

Meanwhile from Labrador Nature Reserve, there is a link eastward to the future Greater Southern Waterfront and west to the West Coast Park corridor.

The Greater Southern Waterfront itself has the potential to create a "contiguous corridor" along the entire southern coastline - from Jurong toward Changi.

"Remove the forested area of Gillman entirely and the ability of wildlife to move from north to south across the island, and then east and west along the southern shores, could be curtailed considerably," Dr Lum concluded.

LIFE GOES ON FOR CURRENT TENANTS

Authorities have said that tenancies in the Gillman Barracks area will "progressively expire by 2030", and existing tenants can continue to stay on till their leases end.

Two new tenants were announced as recently as last April by the Singapore Land Authority. One of them, Didi Lifestyle, held its official opening on Friday (Mar 8) morning.

The motorcycle distributor was awarded 17,000 sq ft of space across three units at Blk 47 along Malan Road and a standalone building at Blk 43.

The units at Blk 47 have been turned into a showroom since last November.

The space at Blk 43 offers dining options and an events space for weekend markets featuring local independent craft makers, birthday parties and yoga sessions.

Didi's co-head of lifestyle operations Ewan Wong told CNA the announcement of a possible housing development brought "mixed reactions".

But he added that SLA has assured his company that development plans are "still at study stage" and its tenancy will remain intact "minimally until 2030".

"Any business would appreciate some longevity," said Mr Wong. "But (the current lease) should have enough runway for us to build up our own community. As to what comes after that and if it involves uprooting, that will be an issue to be discussed when it happens."

Likewise, Mr Roger Yip, director of Hopscotch, said reassurance from the authorities on their leases has soothed the biggest concern for business owners like him.

The bar, which has been at Gillman Barracks since 2018, has developed "a certain bond" with the area, he said. Hopscotch's current tenancy expires in 2030.

"If given a choice, we will want to continue here but for F&B businesses in general, it is very hard to project five to eight years down the road," said Mr Yip, noting that leases in malls or shophouses typically range from two to three years.

"Shorter leases are very pressuring because you have to think about whether you can break even within that few years. So, being able to secure a lease for five years or more is already quite a big plus for us. We will just see how it goes."

Ms Audrey Yeo, owner of the Yeo Workshop, said art galleries like hers have been "integral" to building up Gillman Barrack's identity, by organising exhibitions and events over the years.

"We hope the authorities would engage in discussions, ensuring our collective aspirations are considered for a culturally rich Singapore," Ms Yeo, who is also representing the art galleries in the area, told CNA.

Other tenants declined to comment when approached, with most saying that it was too early to assess the situation given scant detail on when and whether any redevelopment will go through.

If redevelopment does happen, there are people who will miss the greenery, tranquility and out-of-Singapore vibes unique to the Gillman Barracks.

"Some of the trees here will have to be given up, which is quite a pity," said Mr Benjamin Tan, who jogs in the area every week.

Ms Pristine Chan began frequenting Gillman Barracks about a year ago and the Lock Road outlet of Creamier, a homegrown ice cream chain, is a go-to place for her and her friends.

But staff there told CNA it would have its last day on Mar 17.

Ms Chan, 22, was sad to hear this. She also finds the quiet Gillman Barracks area conducive to study, take walks with her pet dog or just seek respite from the city's hustle and bustle.

"If this place no longer looks like this, maybe I won't come here anymore," she said.

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SINGAPORE: Given Gillman Barracks' central location and a lack of new housing options in the area, demand will likely be robust if it's indeed developed into a residential neighbourhood, experts said.

But any redevelopment must carefully consider the heritage and environmental value of the site, they added.

The Singapore government announced this week that it is studying the possibility of introducing a mix of private and public housing at Gillman Barracks, a former colonial military compound turned arts and lifestyle enclave.

Located off Alexandra Road, the area is now home to more than 20 restaurants, cafes and art galleries.

It also includes the campus of the Academy of Singapore Teachers, and a sizeable forest that separates it from public housing estates in Telok Blangah.

Environmental and heritage studies will start in the second quarter of 2024, and are estimated to be completed around the first half of 2026, National Development Minister Desmond Lee said on Tuesday (Mar 5).

Findings from these studies will allow authorities to "plan sensitively" for the site's development, he told parliament.

PRIME OR PLUS FLATS?

Property experts said any new public housing to be built at the Gillman Barracks site would likely fall under the Prime or Plus categories.

These form part of a new classification scheme for Build-to-Order (BTO) projects, which kicks in from the second half of this year.

Prime and Plus category flats are typically new ones in central or choice locations. They come with stricter sale conditions, but experts do not expect that to deter potential home buyers.

Apart from being located near the city centre, Gillman Barracks is also in close proximity to a business park in Pasir Panjang and the future Greater Southern Waterfront district.

Add the nearby Labrador MRT station to the mix and you have "a highly desirable area to live, work and play", said Huttons Asia's senior director of data analytics Lee Sze Teck.

There have also been limited new housing options, both public and private, in the area.

As of last month, only about 4,400 new flats have been launched for sale in Bukit Merah since 2016 - a "relatively low" supply compared to many other districts, said OrangeTee Group's chief researcher and strategist Christine Sun.

Likewise, there are only a handful of private residential projects near Gillman Barracks, with the newest being The Interlace in Alexandra Road which was completed in 2013.

HERITAGE VALUE

Even if redeveloped, the area's history should be conserved in some form, experts said.

"The Gillman Barracks site is undoubtedly a layered heritage site," said Dr Nikhil Joshi, senior lecturer in the National University of Singapore's (NUS) architecture department.

"The recognition and assessment of its various heritage values should be based on international conservation standards with due consideration of the local situation."

Dr Joshi recommended that a heritage impact assessment (HIA) be done for the site to ascertain its tangible and intangible significance as well as the impact of any new development; and to suggest mitigation measures.

Introduced in March 2022, the HIA framework is the most extensive type of study done for public projects that are likely to cause major impact to significant heritage sites.

Such an assessment was first done for the redevelopment of the old Police Academy site in the Mount Pleasant area, followed by Bukit Timah Turf Club - both of which Dr Joshi was involved in.

The HIA will help ensure "the historic Gillman Barracks site will remain meaningful for current and future generations", said Dr Joshi.

A history of Gillman Barracks

Completed in 1936, the Gillman Barracks was specially built to accommodate the first battalion of the British Army's Middlesex Regiment, which was sent to double the colonial military's infantry strength in Singapore.

Named after General Sir Webb Gillman, a distinguished officer of the British Army, the site comprised army barrack buildings, married quarters, mess halls, warehouses, recreational facilities and even a swimming pool.

The Gillman Barracks later also became home to the second battalion of the Loyal Regiment in 1938.

During World War II, it was the site of a fierce battle between the regiment and the Japanese during the three days before the surrender of Singapore in February 1942. It was one of the last British posts in Singapore to fall to the Japanese.

In 1971, as the British withdrew its military from Singapore, Gillman Barracks was handed over to the Singapore government for a token sum of S$1.

The site was then used by the Singapore Armed Forces between the 1970s and 1980s, before being repurposed into an arts and lifestyle cluster.

It was, for example, part of the Urban Redevelopment Authority's 2002 Identity Plan which introduced restaurants, cafes and arts-related activities to the site.

The latest attempt by authorities to rejuvenate the area was in 2022 when the Singapore Land Authority said it would transform Gillman Barracks into "a vibrant creative lifestyle enclave" offering a mix of dining, leisure and arts offerings.

It said then that it planned to attract more tenants with "novel concepts" such as unique dining options and farmers' markets.

Huttons Asia's Mr Lee said the development model of the Old Police Academy site, where six police buildings will be conserved and integrated with future BTO projects, could offer some inspiration to plans for Gillman Barracks.

He reckoned that the most probable site up for development would be the land where the Academy of Singapore Teachers - also the former St Andrew's Junior College - and some commercial buildings currently stand. Meanwhile, some colonial-style buildings in the vicinity could be retained.

That said, conservation goes beyond preserving specific buildings or structures.

A holistic view would be to consider "the collection of buildings and other open spaces as focal points", and have future developments planned and integrated around them, said Professor Sing Tien Foo, provost's chair professor of real estate at the NUS business school.

In addition, "adaptive reuse" of old buildings is key to adding value while keeping the area's colonial charm, he added.

ECOLOGICAL VALUE

The Gillman Barracks also houses a sizable forest area between Alexandra Road and Lock Road.

Spanning about 10 ha, the greenery on its own is large enough to support a functioning ecosystem with a good diversity of trees and small animals, said Dr Shawn Lum, senior lecturer at the Nanyang Technological University's Asian School of the Environment.

It also has potential as a safe haven for migratory forest birds. If given enough time, the forested area can develop into an even richer, more complex and ecologically valuable habitat than it is today, said Dr Lum.

But the site's location is also strategically important and valuable.

This is because the Gillman Barracks provides a connection between the Southern Ridges to its north and Berlayer Creek and Labrador Nature Reserve to its south, Dr Lum explained.

From the Southern Ridges, it's possible for wildlife to move, via the Rail Corridor, into Bukit Timah and the Central and Western catchment areas.

Meanwhile from Labrador Nature Reserve, there is a link eastward to the future Greater Southern Waterfront and west to the West Coast Park corridor.

The Greater Southern Waterfront itself has the potential to create a "contiguous corridor" along the entire southern coastline - from Jurong toward Changi.

"Remove the forested area of Gillman entirely and the ability of wildlife to move from north to south across the island, and then east and west along the southern shores, could be curtailed considerably," Dr Lum concluded.

LIFE GOES ON FOR CURRENT TENANTS

Authorities have said that tenancies in the Gillman Barracks area will "progressively expire by 2030", and existing tenants can continue to stay on till their leases end.

Two new tenants were announced as recently as last April by the Singapore Land Authority. One of them, Didi Lifestyle, held its official opening on Friday (Mar 8) morning.

The motorcycle distributor was awarded 17,000 sq ft of space across three units at Blk 47 along Malan Road and a standalone building at Blk 43.

The units at Blk 47 have been turned into a showroom since last November.

The space at Blk 43 offers dining options and an events space for weekend markets featuring local independent craft makers, birthday parties and yoga sessions.

Didi's co-head of lifestyle operations Ewan Wong told CNA the announcement of a possible housing development brought "mixed reactions".

But he added that SLA has assured his company that development plans are "still at study stage" and its tenancy will remain intact "minimally until 2030".

"Any business would appreciate some longevity," said Mr Wong. "But (the current lease) should have enough runway for us to build up our own community. As to what comes after that and if it involves uprooting, that will be an issue to be discussed when it happens."

Likewise, Mr Roger Yip, director of Hopscotch, said reassurance from the authorities on their leases has soothed the biggest concern for business owners like him.

The bar, which has been at Gillman Barracks since 2018, has developed "a certain bond" with the area, he said. Hopscotch's current tenancy expires in 2030.

"If given a choice, we will want to continue here but for F&B businesses in general, it is very hard to project five to eight years down the road," said Mr Yip, noting that leases in malls or shophouses typically range from two to three years.

"Shorter leases are very pressuring because you have to think about whether you can break even within that few years. So, being able to secure a lease for five years or more is already quite a big plus for us. We will just see how it goes."

Ms Audrey Yeo, owner of the Yeo Workshop, said art galleries like hers have been "integral" to building up Gillman Barrack's identity, by organising exhibitions and events over the years.

"We hope the authorities would engage in discussions, ensuring our collective aspirations are considered for a culturally rich Singapore," Ms Yeo, who is also representing the art galleries in the area, told CNA.

Other tenants declined to comment when approached, with most saying that it was too early to assess the situation given scant detail on when and whether any redevelopment will go through.

If redevelopment does happen, there are people who will miss the greenery, tranquility and out-of-Singapore vibes unique to the Gillman Barracks.

"Some of the trees here will have to be given up, which is quite a pity," said Mr Benjamin Tan, who jogs in the area every week.

Ms Pristine Chan began frequenting Gillman Barracks about a year ago and the Lock Road outlet of Creamier, a homegrown ice cream chain, is a go-to place for her and her friends.

But staff there told CNA it would have its last day on Mar 17.

Ms Chan, 22, was sad to hear this. She also finds the quiet Gillman Barracks area conducive to study, take walks with her pet dog or just seek respite from the city's hustle and bustle.

"If this place no longer looks like this, maybe I won't come here anymore," she said.

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Indranee Rajah on Gillman Barracks, future homes and the Recreation Master Plan

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Indranee Rajah on Gillman Barracks, future homes and the Recreation Master Plan

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Q1. Think about the needs, interests and priorities of your assigned stakeholder - what would they need or want to have a good quality of life?

Q2. Using the above consideration, decide if the development of Gillman Barracks is a good decision to make.

Q3. Finally, think about what are some possible costs (beyond financial costs) of developing Gillman Barracks for different groups of people in society.

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1. Young families with children - this group of people would likely hope to have a conducive environment at home for their children to grow up in as well as important amenities, such as schools, shopping malls and parks, nearby.

2. Adults who are looking to buy their own homes near their elderly parents to support and care for them.

3. Heritage, environmental and art enthusiasts - this group of people would likely want to conserve the heritage buildings in Gillman Barracks and the natural environment there.

4. People who already live near Gillman Barracks and enjoy going there for leisure activities, such as to have their meals and enjoy the peaceful and quiet surroundings.

5. Business owners who run shops and restaurants in Gillman Barracks - this group of people would likely want to have a residential and commercial hubs built near their businesses so that it is more convenient for customers to patronise them.

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News Article: Gillman Barracks site being studied for new housing; 10,000 homes to be built in Yishun

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Gillman Barracks site being studied for new neighbourhood with public and private homes

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Heritage and environmental studies for the planned neighbourhood will begin in Q2 2024. Read more at straitstimes.com.