#473 - People’s Park Complex to be Conserved & Residents Gripe about New Columbarium
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People's Park Complex is being considered for conservation by the Government, a move which has been praised by heritage experts. However, some of the owners are not as happy, preferring complete redevelopment instead. Who’s right? Elsewhere, residents in Sembawang have reacted with shock to the announcement that a new columbarium might be built near their homes. Is this another case of NIMBY rearing its ugly head?
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People’s Park Complex to be Conserved
- People's Park Complex assessed to be of 'high heritage significance', may affect collective sale
- Heritage lovers laud People's Park Complex's possible conservation, but some say total rebuild better for business
- [Oct 2022] Golden Mile Complex gazetted as conserved building
- [Jan 2023] Pioneer architect behind People’s Park Complex and Golden Mile Complex dies
Residents Gripe about New Columbarium
- Residents fear plans of new columbarium complex in Mandai may affect property prices, impact en bloc deal
- New funeral and columbarium complex may be built in Mandai
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