'We want a greater sense of home' Poll shows Singaporeans also wish for a more liveable city

'We want a greater sense of home': Singaporeans

'We want a greater sense of home' Poll shows Singaporeans also wish for a more liveable city

MORE ANIMAL-FRIENDLY SPACES: Having more places that welcome animals was on the wish lists of some of those polled. -- ST PHOTO: ASHLEIGH SIM By Phua Mei Pin Ahead of the World Cities Summit that Singapore will host next weekend, The Straits Times asked Singaporeans what they would like to see in their city. Most of the 50 surveyed long for a greater sense of home and community. They highlight conservation of green and heritage spaces, a slower pace of life, lower cost of living, better care for the poor and disabled, and avenues for citizens to be engaged in the life of their city. Related Links Ideas for a better city: What would make Singapore more liveable for you? Send us a photo you snapped - in Singapore or any other city in the world - that symbolises a quality or feature you admire. Tell us what that picture means to you, and why you would like to see it in Singap...

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