Commenting on integrated blocks that mix rental and purchased flats together, SMU Dean of Students and Professor of Sociology (Practice) Paulin Straughan said, "We hope that social support groups will form as friendships are forged, and those in poor circumstances will find strong support amongst their neighbours. In most cases, once friendships are established, the neighbours will look out for one another." The experience of living outside rental clusters could also spur young rental households to aspire towards home ownership, she said.