The Eco - Town is Singapore 's first large - scale project to make public housing eco - friendly . But white walls also look dirty more quickly , so the government is testing self-cleaning paint , which breaks down grime as it is triggered by sun exposure . The sustainable features range from practical to highly innovative . The government is leasing solar panels in a partner arrangement with private developers . It is hoped the project 's variety of features will have wider implications .
The Eco - Town is Singapore 's first large - scale project to make public housing eco - friendly . The sustainable features range from practical to highly innovative . The government is leasing solar panels in a partner arrangement with private developers . It is hoped the project 's variety of features will have wider implications .