Abstract
In 2030, there will be a paradigm demographic shift for Singapore’s aged community. The post-war “baby boomer” generation of Singaporeans will pass the age of 65. While the country’s public housing estates have been well equipped with comprehensive eldercare and healthcare, a large majority of private estates in Singapore do not enjoy the same level of convenience and access to such services. Fuyong Estate is one such private estate in Singapore and it boasts of a rich history and a tight-knit community. The imminent expiry of the land’s lease has started to raise questions on the callous yet rapid and constant renewal of land in Singapore. This thesis proposes the introduction of intergenerational community facilities to rejuvenate old private estates and intensify its land use. By tapping on the social capital of existing residents and new opportunities such as the Rail Corridor, three typologies of urban infill are proposed as models to be proliferated through the estate to attract a new community and bring new life to an aged private estate before its expiry.