The full episode drops on Thursday July 18 at 5pm.
Host of The Usual Place podcast, Natasha Ann Zachariah hits the streets to ask locals which heritage buildings they would be sad to see go in Singapore, and what redevelopments they’ve grown to love and enjoy.
On the other end of the argument, are the pragmatic realists, whose talking points are echoed over and over again regardless of the demolition in question. Their stance is rooted in fact and practicality – as an ever-growing and rapidly urbanising country with limited land, the needs of the many eclipse the nostalgia of the few.
Sometimes, efforts to extend a building’s lifespan are successful. Peace Centre, which was originally slated for demolition in August 2023, was momentarily transformed into a creative community hub until the end of January 2024, thanks to the efforts of social movement PlayPan. In the upcoming episode of The Usual Place podcast - host Natasha Ann Zachariah sits down with her guests to discuss the art of saying goodbye to old familiar buildings and spaces, and welcoming their new iterations.
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