Bridge Fight Board by Daniel Johnson dtjohnsonart.com
bangbang Linear park
1. INEAR 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
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
8/17/15
- 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
18. 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
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.