Taiwan's Aging Housing Crisis: Experts Urge Learning from Singapore to Establish Effective Housing Policies
The issue of aging buildings in Taiwan has become increasingly severe, especially exemplified by a nearly sixty-year-old residence in Datong District, Taipei, where residents face poor living conditions and potential safety hazards. Experts indicate that 80% of Taiwan's residential buildings are over 25 years old, but less than 20% meet structural safety standards, highlighting an urgent need for reform.
Compared to Singapore's well-established public housing policies, Taiwan's social housing accounts for only 1%, and the slow pace of redevelopment underscores deficiencies in Taiwan's housing policy that require systematic intervention.
Residents report deteriorating living conditions, with some having fallen multiple times on stairs. Internal infrastructure is corroded and risks collapse. The government is called to take more decisive action in advancing housing renewal and social housing improvements to enhance the quality of life for citizens.
