Public housing in Marina South? Analysts say it is likely, given Govt's push for more inclusivity

While analysts said the area is likely to have public housing, the ratio of public to private housing remains uncertain. PHOTO: URA
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SINGAPORE - The Marina South precinct is likely to have public housing as well, given the Government's move to inject Housing Board flats into traditionally private housing estates elsewhere, said analysts.

In its long-term plan unveiled on Monday (June 6), the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said it would create a better mix of public and private housing islandwide, starting with the area around Upper Changi MRT station and Bayshore estate.

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