From highways to High Streets

Singapore's city roads are great to drive on, with many multi-lane, one-way arterial roads. They should be turned back to pedestrian-friendly, two-way roads that house shops and cafes, like the High Streets of the United Kingdom.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 22, 2020, with the headline From highways to High Streets. Subscribe