MLBJ-linked social studies Project Assignment

By: Tan Li Fang (22)

Class: 3S1

Question: Explain how Marina Bay serve as a model to the principles of governance deployed to help

Singapore sustain its growth in the 21st century

Format of Presentation:

- PowerPoint slide show(individual)

- Submit by 8 March

Marina Bay development

• attract foreign investment – boost Singapore’s economy

• improve quality of life – better place to live in, work in. More outdoor recreational place, shopping centres.

• Improve Singapore’s economy- boost tourism industry and investment

• Improve standard of living- have more facilities for people

Marina Bay – Clifford Pier

•Built between 1927 and 1933

•First open on 3 June 1933

•By the 1930s, the pier was worn out and the government decided to build a new one.

•has a simple but unique architecture with a roof structure comprising concrete arched trusses in a riband form.

 

Clifford pier• Clifford Pier's main functions in the 1930s was to welcome

immigrants and other sea passengers. • existing 26,000 square metre Clifford Pier site including its adjacent former Customs Harbour Branch building has been safeguarded for conservation

•Visitors can still walk into Clifford Pier as the site has been safeguarded for conservation.

Hence, Clifford pier helped contribute to the skyline of Singapore's bund.

A ‘Green Singapore’

•Breeze shelter

-made of glass and stainless steel

with large fans on the middle.

-activated by motion sensors

-solar powered.

Eco-friendly ways/ environment conservation are important!

-Singapore has limited resources

-due to increasing population

Singapore – conserving land•Underground Shopping centre and high rise building

- more space for leisure

-Conserve land due to limited space in Singapore

Hence, conserving land is important or else Singapore will be very packed and there will be not enough space!

Other environment conservations methods

- Hydro-electricity

- Solar panels

Marina city Gallery

•Grey and white building models

- grey buildings – already built

- white buildings – still planning or undergoing construction

People involved in Marina’s development

-government help to legalized the building of new buildings

-The Urban Redevelopment authority

Why Marina Bay’s development is important?

- attracting economic investments, promoting trade and industry, and improving productivity and the business environment. 

How is Marina Bay planned?

- Grid road network

Marina Bay Sands

Highlight of Marina Bay Sands

-Casino – entertainment

-Global brands – entertainment

- Hotel – relaxation

Some Global brands in Marina Bay Sands

-Chanel

-Louis Vuitton

-Gucci

Marina Bay Sands How do they contribute to the growth of Singapore?

- Improve the image of Singapore

- attract tourists to Singapore and boost the economy

Significance of MBS in 21st century

- social cost (e.g. Casino – gambling )

Acknowledgement

- Wikipedia

-www. Frednmich.com/gallery/ clifford _pier

-www. Ideas-empresariales.com

-Pictures from google.com