HDB Block Numbers
I think we need to start looking at a standardisation of the block/house numbers here in Singapore.
We have a uniquely dense Housing Estate system that would benefit from being properly reflecting a standardised numbering/naming/description system.
I am proposing following what Google/Street Directory/Periplus has been doing, and that is to keep the naming of HDB blocks to the number alone. This will allow for quick reference of the blocks in the map while we are driving (rather than a whole host of information including Estate name/road name...); after all, if we are in Tampines, we know we are not in Bedok, having the road/estate name would take up precious screen space.
And since we actually have a description for landmarks, we should use that for the actual address INCLUDING postal code
This is an example of my proposal:
Others for the type of landmark, as apartment blocks/public housing is not an option.
I am also using street.com.sg as it seems to be simple and easy to copy and paste (without the illegal overlay method).
This is completely up for debate so I do welcome a discussion.
Thanks for participating!
We have a uniquely dense Housing Estate system that would benefit from being properly reflecting a standardised numbering/naming/description system.
I am proposing following what Google/Street Directory/Periplus has been doing, and that is to keep the naming of HDB blocks to the number alone. This will allow for quick reference of the blocks in the map while we are driving (rather than a whole host of information including Estate name/road name...); after all, if we are in Tampines, we know we are not in Bedok, having the road/estate name would take up precious screen space.
And since we actually have a description for landmarks, we should use that for the actual address INCLUDING postal code
This is an example of my proposal:
Others for the type of landmark, as apartment blocks/public housing is not an option.
I am also using street.com.sg as it seems to be simple and easy to copy and paste (without the illegal overlay method).
This is completely up for debate so I do welcome a discussion.
Thanks for participating!
Re: HDB Block Numbers