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In Singapore, a great shift is happening in notions of home and commute
The expansion of public transport has reshaped housing. Likewise, changes in housing policy can mitigate the need for private transport.
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Families, particularly multi-generational ones or those living with extended family, tended to opt for more spacious homes in the suburbs and had at least one car.
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