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My HDB flat was more than a house. It held the promise of a future
HDB flats represented major milestones in my life. Even as debate rages about public housing, it continues to be a symbol of upward mobility for many Singaporeans.
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Public housing, while it is a physical construct, is also an idea that is irrevocably baked into our national consciousness.
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Earlier this month, Singaporeans were taken aback by photos of Tampines HDB blocks painted floor-to-ceiling in bright red,
Mercifully, only a gentle shade of mauve was ever inflicted on the walls of the HDB block I lived in.
