This morning we headed out to get an overview of Singapore and a tour of the National Orchid Garden. Singapore has basically been built since 1960. They are committed to lots of green spaces. Heavy fines are imposed for littering and chewing gum is outlawed. Smoking is only allowed in designated places and police fine you for a dropped cigarette butt. They have a fabulous subway system and all electrical, telephone and fiber-optic cables are buried. If a mall or store wishes to have a subway stop or station, the merchant or developer must pay for it. Those stations are not paid for by taxes. The result is an absolutely stunningly clean and beautiful city. In a city of 6 million people, I saw two pieces of trash on the ground and those were quickly picked up. The buildings are clean, new and beautiful. By comparison cities like Chicago, NY and LA look like slums. Eighty-five percent of the high rise housing is public housing, and it is pristine and affordable. What a beautiful city!Read more
Singapore
