Social Studies Project Assignment

By Ang Xin Yee (1) of 3S1

Principles of Governance

1. Leadership is Key

2. Anticipate Change and Stay Relevant

3. A Stake for Everyone, Opportunities for All

4. Reward for Work, Work for Reward

Leadership Is Key

Marina Bay

• Our government has planned and brought in foreign investors to help the development of Marina Bay.

Leadership Is KeyMarina Bay

• The development of Marina Bay is important for:

1. Growth of Central Business District – which is important for bringing in revenue for Singapore

2. Live-work-play environment – which is important for working adults to have a balanced lifestyle

Leadership Is KeyMarina Bay• Planned with:

1. A grid road network – ensures good connection

2. An extensive pedestrian network – commuters are able to relax, shop and have a meal underground, away from the bustle on the roads

• Made vibrant because:

1. It has a soul

2. There are stakeholders

3. Of the community

Leadership Is Key

Marina Bay

• Developments improve the quality of life in terms of leisure time and entertainment by having: The Integrated ResortHotelsArts – Esplanade

• All these were only made possible because the government planned it

Anticipate Change and Stay Relevant

Marina Bay Sands

• Significance in the 21st century:

1. Try new ideas to attract foreign investors

2. Services (such as retail and tourism) are important

Anticipate Change and Stay Relevant

Marina Bay Sands

• Contributes to the growth of Singapore by:

1. Attracting more tourists to come to Singapore thus increasing the economy

2. Foreign investors such as Chanel raises the image of Singapore

Anticipate Change and Stay Relevant

Singapore River back in the olden days

Singapore River currently

The foresight of the government and the action taken to clean up the Singapore River has helped raised the image of Singapore. Now, foreign investments are increasing, seeing our rapid development.

Anticipate Change and Stay Relevant

A Green Singapore

• One eco-friendly structure is the motion sensors Only activated when the sensors detect

motion Also found in Fuhua Secondary School’s toilet

Anticipate Change and Stay Relevant

A Green Singapore

• Important because:

1. Singapore has limited resources

2. It minimizes air and water pollution

Motion sensor escalators

References

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• http://www.google.com.sg/imgres?num=10&um=1&hl=en&biw=1280&bih=681&tbm=isch&tbnid=ruStthXV2jTNsM:&imgrefurl=http://www.singaporecasinohotel.......

• http://www.google.com.sg/imgres?hl=en&biw=1280&bih=681&gbv=2&tbm=isch&tbnid=mX3SP5UxQHWfBM:.....

• http://www.google.com.sg/imgres?hl=en&gbv=2&biw=1280&bih=681&tbm=isch&tbnid=.....

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