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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