ocial Studies Project How Marina Bay serve as a model to the Principles of Governance deployed to help Singapore sustain its growth in the 21 st Century. Name: Chan Luo Ying (3) Class: 3S1
Jun 23, 2015
Social Studies Project
How Marina Bay serve as a model to the Principles of
Governance deployed to help Singapore sustain its growth in
the 21st Century.
Name: Chan Luo Ying (3)Class: 3S1
Land reclamation was carriedout in the 1970s
The Marina Barrage, Marina Centre and Marina South areas were built on the land
Many huge and important events were held there (e.g. New Year Eve’s countdown and the Singapore Youth Olympic Games 2010
Marina Bay
Functions? Attract tourists to come to Singapore
Promote foreign investment
Raise international image
1)Marina Bay Sands
Global BrandsE.g. Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton
Local Brands that expanded to overseasE.g. Gold Heart, Charles and Keith
SIGNIFICANCE?Try new ideas to attract foreign investments
Establish international links
However, causes social problems (e.g. Gambling addiction, break up families)
Marina Bay Sands
2)Marina City Gallery Showcases the model of theMarina Bay
White-Newly built/Now existingBuildingsGrey-Old buildingsTransparent-Buildings that aregoing to be rebuild
Shows how the Marina Bay is/will be developed
Eco-friendly (uses solar panels)
Who are involved in its development? URA (Urban Redevelopment Authority)
Why is it important? It supports existing offices there Visitors can appreciate the buildingsin Marina Bay as they get to know them better
Marina City Gallery
Breeze shelter Advantages:• Helps to conserve energy• Generated by solar energy• Works with motion senser• Allow passer-bys to rest or relax under it
3)Eco-friendly structure
Underground shops• Helps to conserve land due to limited land usable in Singapore• To raise awareness on “green” urban
planning• To put the land to better usage in other
areas
4)Marina Bay Link Mall
The Clifford Pier is a place of great history as many immigrants in the past came to Singapore from there
It is important as it attracts tourists and lets them know more about Singapore’s heritage
Marina South Pier was built to replace it.
4)Clifford Pier
Serves as the Heart of the city
Has the tallest buildings
Consists of financial, commercial,retail and office buildings
Provides a place for financial activities, cultural heritage and also recreational facilities
5)Central Business District
These principles of governance are shown through the development of the Marina Bay:
Leadership is Key• Good leadership needed to develop Marina Bay
A Stake For Everyone, Opportunities For All• A stakeholders community
Anticipate Change, Stay Relevant • Leaders are aware that Singapore has limited resources and
needs to conserve for future generations
Conclusion
Reward for Work; Work for Reward • Singapore’s government has great
foresight, gives Singaporeans new living options
These infrastructures made Singapore more vibrant and well-connected to the rest of the world
It ha a soul (buildings that has unique/creative design)
Conclusion
Photos are taken from http://www.google.com.sg/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi
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