In the 1950s, the Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT) constructed these two types of low-cost housing. The two-storey terraced houses, costing around $3000, featured two bedrooms upstairs and were rented for just over $20 per month. In contrast, the single-storey units, priced at approximately $2000, offered a more compact living space. These homes exemplified SIT's early efforts to provide affordable public housing.