Urban planning of orchard road

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RE2801 Urban Planning Report

For Associate Professor Belinda Yuen

Academic Year 09/10

Contents Page

1. Past Land Use of Orchard Road

1.1 Timeline.............................................................................................................................3

1.2 Orchard Road Land Use History.....................................................................................3 - 5

2. Present Land Use of Orchard Road

2.1 Orchard Road Today........................................................................................................5

2.2 Orchard Turn - A New Focal Point................................................................................6

2.3 Orchard Road Development Commission (ORDEC) ...................................................7

3. Elements Defining Unique Character and Significance of Orchard Road

3.1 Architecture Styles Inspired by Singapore Multiculturalism ....................................8

4. Recommendation

4.1 Vision...............................................................................................................................10

4.2 Implementation Strategy..............................................................................................10

4.2.1 Extensive Installation of Urban Verandah.....................................................11

4.2.2 Sunrise Greenery...............................................................................................12

4.2.3 Creating a Distinctive Streetscape..................................................................13

4.2.4 Improvement of Pedestrian Traffic................................................................14

4.2.5 Promoting a Lively Street Life.........................................................................15

5. Conclusion..............................................................................................................................16

6. References..............................................................................................................................18

1.1 Timeline

1.2 Orchard Road Land Use History

The timeline above shows an overview of the land use development of Orchard Road. The land was initially used for plantations and graveyards. It was then slowly utilized for commercial developments and a location for social networking with amenities well-developed to serve the population. Orchard Road was so named as there are many nutmeg