This neighbourhood was the first to be built when development of Ang Mo Kio took off in 1973 and has several "firsts" under its belt. Blocks 213-216, the first blocks to be completed, are located here. The town's first market and hawker centre, Block 226, was opened here in 1976. The first community centre began operating at Block 226B as well and the first kindergarten, primary and secondary schools were located in this vicinity too.