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And, all the other blocks not in this picture that are within 10-20m of the train.

Nearer to the camera position is a new station being built, which seems even closer to the block beside it, than the track to Block 204. When ribbons get cut and VIPs and press visit, the brakes will be new and quiet. But when there is a push to ensure "no over-maintenance", I'd imagine the brakes will squeal for a while before they get to replacing the pads? Given that the trains will need to brake to a stop, that's going to be a lot of squealing to tolerate. So, people living with bedrooms within 10m of the train station will get regular reminders of the existence of the train.

Yes, property values will go up. It is desirable to have a train station within walking distance of one's home. But I am also struck by the difference between this, and other places where the tracks are underground. Why the disparity?

Marina Square. Forgot name of place.

Because what else is life about?

Uncropped.

The rope access technicians give it away, but without them…

#1: Construction and controlled chaos in the city.

#2: Almost looks like they were inspired by F1. Bet that curve would be fun to take at 120km/h !

Seems like SingaporePhotography does not like people shots, especially in street situations. But how about this? Not identifiable, not embarrassing (I don't think). A photo that made me wonder what did he see on his phone to make him react that way, or if it was a reaction in the first place..

With four tower cranes in such a small space, it looks like they are in a big hurry to get it all complete.

Was about to clear the folder and thought, why not edit this?

Magnify this and replicate it over most/all of Singapore and perhaps we have a possible contribution to the low birth rate? Hear me out.. During times of war, people respond by not having children. It's risky. Nobody wants to bring children to a place of devastation and danger.

Life in sg is stressful enough even when it is good. But couple that with physical reminders of inconvenience, hazard, danger, chaos and (a very controlled version of) devastation, it can be stressful enough to dissuade people from having children. Good for you if you live in a peaceful place that has your own space for your children to frolic around. But if the public space around you is blighted by construction that you don't necessarily understand, let alone desire, you'd probably think twice.

I'm not saying it is the cause. Just that it can be a reminder that the place is not conducive for little people. Literally and metaphorically.

Singapore, as seen from a tall apartment building.

"One must wait until the evening to see how splendid the day has been"

During yesterday's heavy rain, the background got so heavily obscured it looked like a scene from a movie where the villain's hideout sits among misty jungles in the middle of nowhere. Of course, nowadays, a building like this would be easily found on google earth.

And yeah, why always evil doctors?

Looks like a sniper's nest, actually?? But its view is quite obscured..