Topdown View of Singapore Tampines HDB Flats

Based on Singapore Statistic, about 80% Singaporeans are residing in public Housing commonly known as Housing Development Board (HDB) flats. I have been living in Tampines town for the past 32 years in a HDB flat. My parents purchased the 5-room flat (actually there are four bedrooms) in the 1980s at about $80,000.00 only. However, with interest rates, it cost higher.  I prefer the older flats as it is more spacious compared to the latest HDB flats launched by the government. Tampines town is the largest residential area in Singapore and there are three shopping malls like Tampines Mall, Tampines1 and Century Square. 

This town is name after a 'large forest or ironwood tress' known as Tempini.

      Tampines HDB flats of various heights, and a Prime supermarket in the centre.

 Tampines community centre with the clock tower..