Post on 18-Aug-2015
LINEAR LINEAR PARKPARK -by SIMPLICITY-by SIMPLICITY
Phares Phung
Adam Pandor
Su Bang Zheng
Ng Chuan Kai
Farah Hanisah Binti Zainol
Brandon Liaw Jun Quan
Chong Yi Hui
Phares Phung
Adam Pandor
Su Bang Zheng
Ng Chuan Kai
Farah Hanisah Binti Zainol
Brandon Liaw Jun Quan
Chong Yi Hui
Tutor: Shazreene Nurjanna ShamsuddinTutor: 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
HISTORY
04/18/23
- 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
04/18/23
SJK(T) Ramakrishna,Primary School
Sri York Condominium,Residential
Suffolk House
Terrace Houses,Residential
MethodistBoys’ School
04/18/23
InternationInternational al
case studycase study:Alexandra CanalAlexandra CanalLinear ParkLinear Park
SingapSingaporeore
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.
Queenstown MRT Church of the Good Shepherd
Masjid JamekQueenstown
Strathmore Green,
Residential
Queenstown Primary School
SkyvilleDawson,
Residential
SkyterraceDawson,
Residential
QueenstownSecondary School
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/