Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for National Development whether the Government has conducted any recent or ongoing studies to measure any quantifiable effects of a dense urban living environment on individuals’ physiological stress responses and, if so, to share the findings of these studies.
Mr Desmond Lee: The Urban Redevelopment Authority, the Housing and Development Board and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Institute of Human Development and Potential have recently embarked on a three-year study on the impact of the urban environment on mental well-being, which will inform the way that we plan for a healthy living environment in Singapore.
This study will build on current research, such as the benefits of greenery on mental well-being. We will share the findings when ready.
Ministry of National Development
14 October 2024
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