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Singapore River : Rebirth of an Urban Waterfront
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LEE LIK ZEN Senior Architect Urban Design Department 1 U R Conservation & Urban Design Group A
RBAN EDEVELOPMENT UTHORITY
From Plans to Reality
AREA Land : 86 Ha Water: 10 Ha Total : 96 Ha
KAMPONG GLAM
LITTLE INDIA ORCHARD ROAD BRAS BASAH. BUGIS CIVIC DISTRICT
SINGAPORE RIVER
MARINA CENTRE
CHINATOWN
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
MARINA BAY
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Historical Commercial Node
Strategic location Unique development potential
Protected river – Excellent for loading/unloading activities
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Vibrant River
By the 1960s, 75% of the shipping activities was done here
Offices, warehouses & shipping activities along riverbanks
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1970s…..
The Singapore River became an open sewer. At the same time, it also lost its relevance for shipping activities
Pollution at Robertson Quay, 1977
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Great River Clean-Up
1977-1986 Great River Clean-Up
(1977 – 1986)
Repair of River Wall
River W ll Ri Wall Construction
Multi-agency action plan relocating the shipyard industries, dredging the river and repairing and reconstructing the river wall
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After Clean Up – Repositioning Needed
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Vision:
“An exciting activity corridor that capitalises on the river frontage and reflects on the unique historic character of the area ”
Urban Redevelopment Authority
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Objectives of Re-Positioning
Give the river a new economic role Initiate a sustainable revitalisation process Optimise the use of land along the riverbanks while preserving the rich architectural heritage along the river
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KEY STRATEGIES
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Key Strategies
(1) Creating activity corridor for recreation and leisure through mixed land-uses
Robertson Quay
Residential Com/Resi Hotel
Clarke Quay
Commercial Hotel Entertainment
Boat Quay
Commercial F&B
Master Plan 2008
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Key Strategies
(2) Forging Public and Private Sectors Partnership
Private Land
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Key Strategies
(3) Mixing Old and New Developments
Mohammed Sultan Rd Clarke Quay
Robertson Quay Riverside Village
Empress Place
Upper Circular Road Boat Quay
Conservation District
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Key Planning & Development Milestones
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New vision for Singapore River
1985 Singapore River Concept Plan Repositioning Singapore River as a Commercial & Activity Corridor
Retaining old buildings with historical & architectural merits
Developing new buildings at a compatible scale
Enhancing the character of this important national asset
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Spurring Conservation Work
1989 Conservation Master Plan – Initial Scepticism
Boat Quay 1980s
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Spurring Conservation Work
Successful tender of Clarke Quay for restoration & adaptive re-use (1989)
Clarke Quay in late 1980s
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Spurring Conservation Work
? Government demonstrated commitment & put in infrastructure works ? Restoration of Boat Quay shophouse took off
Boat Quay 1994
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Public Consultation
1992 Exhibition, 1993 Public Dialogue
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Statutory Plan – Certainty & Transparency
1994 Singapore River Development Guide Plan
Detailed plan stating clearly the planning intention & land potential Certainty & Transparency Statutory status for plan
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Comprehensive Infrastructure & Enhancement Work
Tree-lined Public Promenade Network Fully connected 3km network Focal & boat F l b t landing points New bridges, underpasses, roads etc. Riverwall Reconstruction Services & utilities like sewers, electrical substation etc.
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Multi Agency approach to implement infrastructure
URA coordinated works by more than 6 government agencies & various private developers
Upgrading of Cavenagh Bridge
Examples: ? Reconstruct riverwall & new boat landing points – ENV ? Coordinate riverside pedestrian network – URA ? Upgrade & add bridges, underpasses – PWD ? Build promenade fronting p g developments – Pte developers
Construction of Underpass
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River wall reconstructed to historic profiles
Vertical Wall Stepped Embanked
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Restoration of Historic Bridges
Ord Bridge restoration and raising
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New Foot Bridges
Robertson Bridge
Alkaff Bridge
Jiak Kim Bridge
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New bridges constructed at strategic locations to facilitate easy accessibility along the river.
Variety of promenades by public agencies & private developers
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Guidelines to facilitate development and use of promenade
? To facilitate & encourage activities along the River to activate riverfront ? Designated nodal & boat landing points g gp
Node Activity Area
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Guidelines to facilitate development and use of promenade
? Activate riverfront by encouraging ORAs & kiosks
Development related zone
River related zone
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Guidelines to create human scale & distinct character
? Developments implemented by Private Sector ? Guided to be compatible in scale to enhance the character
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Catalysing Development through Government Land Sales
Since 1970s, URA has been packaging and releasing state land for development
Fullerton Heritage
Central @ Clarke Quay
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Catalysing Development through Government Land Sales
Since 1970s, URA has been packaging and releasing state land for development
Riverside Point
Quayside
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Private Land Developers Spurred by Government Commitment
? Government land sales and infrastructure works demonstrates commitment, build up critical mass and attractiveness
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Introduce Arts and Cultural Facilities
Asian Civilization Museum
Arts House @ Old Parliment
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Introduce Arts and Cultural Facilities
Arts Housing Along the River
DBS Arts Centre – Singapore Repertory Theatre
Singapore Tyler Print Institute
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Greater focus on activities and ambience
Guidelines for: ? ? ? ? Advertisement signs for Clarke Quay (2001) Activity-generating uses along 1st storey (2003) ( ) Arts Incentives Scheme (2005) Night Lighting Master Plan for Singapore River (2006)
Boat Quay
Robertson Quay
Clarke Quay
Singapore River Night Lighting Master Plan
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Greater focus on activities and ambience
? Activate riverfront by guiding developments to provide shops & F&B on 1st storey
Robertson Quay
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Greater focus on activities and ambience
? “People of The River Series” - Put in place in partnership with stakeholders
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Greater focus on activities and ambience
Night Lighting Masterplan
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Greater focus on activities and ambience
Venue for performance, concerts, events & celebrations
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Continued Evolution and Renewal
? Clarke Quay relaunched as entertainment hub after a two-year S$80 million repositioining ? 270 000 sqft shopping, dining and entertainment ? 800,000 visitors/ month
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