"A colloquial and affectionate term used by many when referring to the areas below their public housing blocks, “downstairs” is also the apt title for this Singaporean documentary.
Unfolding over a 24-hour period, downstairs marries meaningful and colourful visuals with an audio collage to tell the
personal stories of its users.
With random and diverse profiles as supporting cast to the protagonist – “downstairs”, this high definition short
documentary shares anecdotes of community, love, dreams and memories.
Moving from the rustic charms of the old neighbourhoods to the swanky sophistication of the newer estates, it also documents change, in the form of transient meanings that exists between man and space.
downstairs features heartwarming and candid displays of human interaction, sometimes tinged with innocent humour, showing how a space is not just a space but something that is full of life.
With 80% of the Singaporean population living in public housing flats, downstairs is a peek into the nation’s culture and identity."  by Helmi Ali

At 2.30pm on Saturday, Mr Lim Swee Say and Dr Tony Tan beat a drum to officially open The Clementi Mall.
The five-storey retail mall is a joint venture between Times Properties, a subsidiary of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH); NTUC Fairprice Co-operative; and NTUC Income Insurance Co-operative.
The 290,000 sq ft mall - with two basements - is the first full-fledged mall to open in the Clementi area and is part of the first mixed-use development built by the Housing Board. Besides the retail podium, it also houses two residential blocks of 388 units and the West Coast Town Council (Clementi Office). The mall has 135 shops, including 16 restaurants and cafes, and boasts anchor tenants such as FairPrice Finest, Popular Bookstore and Clementi Public Library.

(from Straits Time)