At a Marine Parade grassroots event in April, residents passionately shared their love for their neighbourhood, citing the fresh sea breeze they enjoy, the proximity to East Coast Park, and the convenience of nearby markets and shopping malls.

Their pride in their community – and of living on the eastern side of Singapore – was palpable, making it clear why they would never dream of living elsewhere.

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Melvin Tay is a research associate at the Institute of Policy Studies, National University of Singapore. Mathew Mathews is head of the Social Lab and principal research fellow at the same Institute. One of them identifies as an Eastie.

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