Quiz on Urban Planning and Development

What are the two main goals that most cities strive to achieve in urban planning and development?

• Affordability and Accessibility

• Liveability and Accessibility

• Sustainability and Affordability

• Sustainability and Liveability

Which research institute is Dr. Belinda Yuen the research director of?

• Real Estate & Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia

• Malaysian Institute of Architects

• Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities

• Singapore University of Technology and Design

According to the 20th Annual Quality of Living survey 2018, where was Singapore ranked as the most liveable city in Asia?

• 1st

• 5th

• 10th

• 25th

What is the concept of an eco-city about?

• Building cities with the largest ecological footprint

• Designing neighbourhoods with high energy consumption

• Creating towns with the smallest possible ecological footprint

• Promoting urban areas with heavy pollution

What was the name of the eco precinct that Singapore started building in Punggol town in March 2007?

• Eco Precinct

• Green City

• Green Town

• Eco Village

What is the primary aim of the HDB Greenprint programme launched by Singapore's Housing and Development Board?

• To guide greener public housing town development

• To reduce energy savings

• To promote wasteful living

• To increase construction costs

What is the definition of 'ageing in place' as mentioned in the text?

• Growing old in a familiar environment with minimal changes

• Moving to a new city

• Travelling around the world

• Living in a nursing home

What is the Kampung Admiralty development focused on integrating?

• Senior housing units with healthcare facilities

• Senior housing units with shopping malls

• Senior housing units with industrial complexes

• Senior housing units with schools

What percentage of older residents in Singapore prefer to continue living in their existing flats?

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

• 80%

What is the main strategy under Singapore's Action Plan for Successful Ageing?

• To reduce healthcare facilities

• To build more shopping malls

• To ignore the needs of the elderly

• To incorporate more senior-friendly infrastructure in the city