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Marina Bay
Social Studies Project Assignment
Lim Ey Jing (11)3s1
Leadership is keyA good governance needs to have honest
and capable leaders.
These leaders foresee the future challenges and make plans for the country and the people.
-e.g. they knew that Singapore has limited resources, so they conserve land through the building of underground mall in Marina Bay.
They take good care of their people and provide high quality of life for them.
Marina Bay is a place for people from all walks of life to explore, exchange and entertain.
planned with greenery all around
E.g. development of ‘Gardens by the Bay’, dedicated to the community’s recreation and enjoyment.
urban, public open spaces-for events, activities and performances, or simply a pleasant spot for lunch.
High quality of life
Good quality of lifeIn Singapore
Helps to build a content and happy society
Stability in the country
Singaporeans are willing to stay rooted in Singapore
Foreigners attracted to come and stay in Singapore and for investment
Helps to boast Singapore’s competitiveness
Therefore, it is a good governance requires good leaderships to ensure the progress of Singapore.
Importance of Marina Bay Sands
three towers include a Theatre Block, a Convention and Exhibition Facilities Block, as well as the Casino Block
SkyPark-home to the world's longest elevated swimming pool, with a 146-metre vanishing edge
over 300 stores and F&B outlets, including numerous luxury duplexes for boutiques
the two Crystal Pavilions
Good governance will anticipate change and stay relevant.
They are forward-looking and always look for new ideas to promote investment opportunities and helps to establish international links.
Having more foreign investment will help to support the large scale development in Singapore like the Marina Bay Sands.
New tourism products also attract visitors to come to Singapore.
Tourists will spend money to shop, play, stay and so on and helps to boost the economy in Singapore.
Therefore, good governance need to anticipate change to ensure the economic defence in Singapore.
Conservation of land: -Underground mall Connecting One Raffles Link to City Hall MRT Station
“Eco-friendly” structure: -Breeze Shelter which uses solar energy to generate power and consist of a motion detector
“Green” urban planning
Singapore has limited resources
Conservation of land, water and other resources for future generation is important to sustain Singapore’s growth and development.
This shows the need of Singapore government being forward-looking and makes decision in Anticipation of future challenges.
Anticipate change and stay relevant.
“Green” urban planning
A good governance will create opportunities to involve the people in decision making.
E.g. government consulted the people on the issue of having a casino as part of an Integrated Resort.
Government considered the support and concern raised by the people.
Government decided to go ahead, but at the same time response to the concerns raised.
People will develops a greater sense of Belonging to the country and this policy decision serve to the needs of the nation by contributing to the economic growth of Singapore.
Hence, good governance is important in ensuring the nation’s need is met and people’s voices are considered.
Good Governance
“Leadership is key”“Anticipate change and stay relevant”“A stake for everyone, opportunities for all”
Happiness, Prosperity and Progression in Singapore
Acknowledgement:- Teachers who guided us in the learning journey
- Pictures from Google search- http://www.marina-bay.sg/greenery_parks_spaces.html
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Bay,_Singapore