GIEL Topic 1.4 (Organisation of neighbourhoods in SG)

Question 1

What are spatial scales?

Answer 1

1. The extent of an area in which a phenomenon or process take place
2. Scales can be at different hierarchies
3. Nested areas are smaller areas within larger areas

Question 2

The spatial hierarchies in Singapore

Answer 2

Town>Neighbourhood>Precinct>Unit

Question 3

Describe the idea of Precinct

Answer 3

1. Usually has about 400 to 800 units
2. Facilities are usually very near to serve the needs of the citizens

Question 4

Describe the idea of town and neighbourhood

Answer 4

1. A neighborhood has about 4000 to 6000 residents
2. A few precincts make up a neighborhood
3. a few neighborhoods make up a town

Question 5

How does town planning happen in SIngapore?

Answer 5

1: Serves resident and provide for nature.
- Land in each town is mostly allocated for housing, industrials, and commercial developments
- Remaining land for other facilities

2: Creates connection between towns
- They are created to achieve sustainability