The public housing program was designed to promote better land use, improve the appearance of the cityscape, and give residents a peaceful, comfortable residential area from which to activate the development of industry and economic prosperity.
張市長說：「人口疏散不但有助於市區交通改善、且可促進郊區的發展，更能減少市區的居住壓力。」坡地國宅，搶購一空由於基隆平地少，「天然地形」使許多房屋不得不朝山坡上發展。