This document compares and contrasts two linear parks: Taman Jajar in George Town, Penang, Malaysia and Alexandra Canal Linear Park in Singapore. Both parks are located along waterways in residential areas and provide recreational activities for the community like jogging, cycling, and playgrounds. Taman Jajar is 250m long while Alexandra Canal Linear Park is 1.4km long. Both parks incorporate natural elements like trees and plants alongside their water features and serve important functions of public recreation and flood control.
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2. 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
5. 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
15. 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.
16. Characteristics
- 1.4 km long flat path
- Approximate area of 112,000 m²
- Built on top of a canal
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Good Shepherd
Masjid Jamek
Queenstown
Strathmore
Green,
Residential
Queenstown
Primary School
Skyville
Dawson,
Residential
Skyterrace
Dawson,
Residential
Queenstown
Secondary School
23. 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.