I actually didn't know that!

I appreciate your insight here -- there's no question how a city is presented to the world is not always in alignment with how it might really be there for locals.

And yes, if I ever do make it there, would love to meet up!

StillStackinAfterAllTheseYears

Woah, you know I’m Singaporean, right? Okay, my view may not be representative of my fellow countrymen, but this is how I feel:

Well it’s a fine piece of architecture, but I can’t help feeling that it’s something specially constructed to seduce the well-heeled tourists n investors. It’s not meant for us heartlander Singaporeans.

I guess I’m grateful how pragmatic my government is in terms of hyping up interest n making money lol, but I wish it were more authentic rather than puffing up this sleek image.

In any case, if you ever visit Singapore, I would love to meet you and give you the dirt on my fascinating country haha

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Singapore: On Sci-Fi City Planning and What Makes a "City of the Future"

Woah, you know I’m Singaporean, right? Okay, my view may not be representative of my fellow countrymen, but this is how I feel:

Well it’s a fine piece of architecture, but I can’t help feeling that it’s something specially constructed to seduce the well-heeled tourists n investors. It’s not meant for us heartlander Singaporeans.

I guess I’m grateful how pragmatic my government is in terms of hyping up interest n making money lol, but I wish it were more authentic rather than puffing up this sleek image.

In any case, if you ever visit Singapore, I would love to meet you and give you the dirt on my fascinating country haha
