The Urbanist Singapore Reveals The Secrets Hidden in Singapore’s Streets

What makes someone feel truly Singaporean, and how does our heritage shape that identity?Yong, known as The Urbanist Singapore, is a Singapore heritage storyteller who uncovers the hidden histories behind everyday streets, buildings, and neighbourhoods. His work helps people see unsuspecting locations in Singapore not just as somewhere they pass through, but places they feel connected to.In this episode, we explore:🟪 Why Singapore preserved districts that look European and what they reveal about nationhood🟪 The hidden stories behind places like Queenstown, the Civic District & familiar streets🟪 How heritage shapes identity, belonging, and pride in a fast-changing city🟪 How anyone can reconnect with the history around them, even todayThis episode offers new perspectives for Singaporeans, a deeper context for visitors, and reflections on how stories and memory shape the way we experience place and belonging.