LINEAR PARK-by SIMPLICITY

Phares Phung

Adam Pandor

Su Bang Zheng

Ng Chuan Kai

Farah Hanisah Binti Zainol Brandon Liaw Jun Quan

Chong Yi Hui

Tutor: Shazreene Nurjanna Shamsuddin

What is a Linear Park?

- A park that is substantially longer than it is wide

- Usually found next to rivers, canals or highways

- In Cities, found in residential areas

Taman JajarGeorge Town, Penang

Local Case STudy:

LocationMap

HISTORY

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- Founded by Francis Light when he founded Penang.

- After Francis died, the public neglected to keep the park clean.

- Was restored in 1990’s and maintained by Penang Island Municipal Council (MPPP).

- Open to public in 2004

CHARACTERISTICS

- Approximately 250m long

- Area of 3,500m²

- Located along Air Itam River.

CONTEXTUAL STUDY

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SJK(T) Ramakrishna, Primary School

Sri York Condominium, Residential

Suffolk House

Terrace Houses, Residential

Methodist Boys’ School

Landscape features

Bridge Jogging path

Playground Tennis court

Natural ELEMENTS

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Ornamental plants

(Heliconias)

RiverTropical rain trees

Activities

Jogging Table tennis Cycling

Playground Photographing Tennis

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International case study:

Alexandra CanalLinear Park

Singapore

-Entrance

LOCATION

Queenstown, Singapore

History- Launched by late Mr Lee Kuan Yew on 11 Nov 2007

- Opening ceremony on 19 Mar 2011.

- Reconstruction of Alexandra Canal between Tanglin Road and Kim Seng Road ( 1997-2008 ).

- Improve structural condition and avoid flood.

- Maintained by Public Utilities Board(PUB) of Singapore.

Characteristics- 1.4 km long flat path

- Approximate area of 112,000 m²

- Built on top of a canal

CONTEXTUAL STUDY

8/17/15

Queenstown MRT Church of the Good Shepherd

Masjid Jamek Queenstown

Strathmore Green,

Residential

Queenstown Primary School

Skyville Dawson,

Residential

Skyterrace Dawson,

Residential

Queenstown Secondary School

Landscape features

Jogging path 5 unique playgrounds

Butterfly garden Cycling trail

Play equipment-Echoes sound

Rest place

Dawson waterterrace

Skate park

Landscape features

Natural Elements

Heliconias

Canal

Golden Penda

DwarfGeometry

Tree

Activities

Cycling Playground Jogging

Picnic Tai Chi Skateboarding

Reflection-Based on both case studies, both linear parks consist of unique elements such as canal and heliconia sp.

-Both linear parks serve for functions such as recreation and to avoid flood.

-Public should be more considerate and take care about the parks.

References - http://www.cheekiemonkie.net/2013/12/five-playgrounds-along-alexandra-canal.html

- http://j0035001-2.blogspot.com/2013/05/singapore-alexandra-park-connector-may.html

- http://www.littledayout.com/article/alexandra-canal-linear-park-five-playgrounds-in-a-row.html

- https://www.google.com/maps/place/Taman+Jajar,+10450+Pulau+Pinang,+Malaysia/@5.412946,100.303826,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x304ac24adeb5831d:0x5a589bf339c0fe0f

- http://etempahan.mppp.gov.my/pls/ebkpublic/EBK_FACILITY.viewLocationInfo?pn_alocId=4

- http://www.penang-traveltips.com/linear-park.htm

- https://lspeng1951.wordpress.com/2008/01/12/taman-jajar-york-road-penang/