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Market in senior co-living opening up

Possibilities include retrofitting and refurbishing existing facilities, homes, disused or underused spaces

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Samuel Oh

Samuel Oh

Published Mon, Jul 22, 2024 · 05:00 AM
    • SLA launched a tender in June to turn the former Henderson Primary School building into serviced apartments suitable for seniors.
    • SLA launched a tender in June to turn the former Henderson Primary School building into serviced apartments suitable for seniors. PHOTO: SINGAPORE LAND AUTHORITY

    WITH Singapore’s fast-ageing society headed towards an impending shortage in senior-friendly housing, a market in alternative accommodation for the elderly is opening up.

    One initiative in the works is silver co-living projects, where industry operators have indicated interest, said the Singapore Land Authority (SLA).

    On Jun 26, SLA launched a tender for 98 Henderson Road, where a four-storey state-owned building stands on a 77,551 sq ft site. It was formerly the location of Henderson Primary School.

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