Expansion Plans on Intergenerational Co-living Models for Next Three to Five Years

37 Mr Yip Hon Weng asked the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) how does the intergenerational co-living model align with Singapore's broader senior housing strategy for our ageing population; and (b) what are the Ministry's expansion plans for this model over the next three to five years, including target numbers for sites and residents and criteria that will guide future site selection.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: Intergenerational co-living models, such as Commune @ Henderson introduced by the Singapore Land Authority, provide housing options for both the young and seniors. This increases the variety of housing options to meet the diverse needs and preferences of Singapore's current and future seniors.

However, we may not be able to rely on these intergenerational co-living models to be the primary housing model for seniors. We will also need a spectrum of other housing-care options to cater to seniors' care needs and preferences – from Community Care Apartments, Shared Stay-in Senior Caregiving models, Nursing Homes and also Age Well Neighbourhoods.