4,000 people, including PRs and employment pass holders, to be polled
THE Urban Redevelopment Authority has commissioned a survey of 4,000 people, including some permanent residents (PRs) and employment pass holders, to establish lifestyle needs and trends in Singapore.
The findings will provide input to the ongoing Concept Plan 2011 Review.
'The Lifestyle Survey will sample a representative profile of the Singapore population which includes both locals and foreigners,' a URA spokesman told BT.
'We want to ascertain the lifestyle needs and aspirations of locals and foreigners so we can work with the relevant agencies to improve any gaps identified in the current provision of amenities and facilities.'
This is URA's second lifestyle survey. The first, conducted in 2002-2004, covered Singapore citizens and PRs. This latest survey will also include employment pass holders.
URA said the findings of the survey will facilitate the planning of residential and work locations, among other things.
Key areas in which URA will gather public responses include preferences for residential areas and housing types; leisure and recreational activities; mode of travel and travel times; and attributes that contribute to quality of life.
Respondents will also be polled on their satisfaction with amenities and facilities near work, home and for leisure, as well as factors that help create a sense of belonging.
The Concept Plan maps out the long-term directions for Singapore's land use and transport plans over the next 40 to 50 years.
URA has commissioned ML Research Consultants to conduct the survey between August and November this year.
Besides foreigners, other survey respondents who will be selected to participate from a 'broad spectrum of our population, including singles, families with young children and the elderly', URA said.
In addition, focus groups will be conducted to gain deeper insight into lifestyle needs and aspirations, it said.
Source: Business Times, 12 Aug 2009
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