Begin with daily needs
List the places you expect to use every week. Groceries, affordable meals, a clinic, childcare or school, exercise space, and transport may matter more than a long list of occasional destinations.
Treat 1 km as context, not a walking promise
The circle on Where To BTO is approximate straight-line context. It does not follow gates, crossings, slopes, construction areas, sheltered links, or the actual route from a future block entrance.
Check usefulness, not icon count
Two neighbourhoods can show the same amenity category but work very differently. A large supermarket is not equivalent to a convenience shop, and a popular hawker centre may not serve the hours or diet you need.
Verify capacity and access rules
School admission depends on current rules and vacancies. Clinics, sports facilities, childcare, and parking can have capacity or booking constraints. Proximity alone does not guarantee access.
Separate existing and planned places
A planned station, mall, park, or community facility can improve a future neighbourhood, but timing may change. Record whether each important amenity exists now, is under construction, or is only announced.
Visit at the relevant time
Walk the area around meal time, after rain, at night, or during the school run if those conditions affect you. Note crossings, lighting, noise, gradients, shelter, and how the route feels rather than relying only on map distance.