Site condition in between Blk 47 and 48.
Sun-shadow at different timings.
09 January 2013
Site info, Zoning
Circuit Road, Macpherson. A small public housing estate in the eastern part of Singapore, lying within the Geylang Planning Area, between Aljunied and Paya Lebar.
It is a sleepy estate and parts of it are inaccessible by public transportation. The industrial parts of Macpherson, however, are a little busier. The district is set to become more lively and vibrant, with a new MRT station under construction at its edge.
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SITE ZONING
Purple - Carpark Slots
Blue - Residential
Green - Softscape
Red - Sheltered Pathing
Lighter green - Commercial
Red and Orange - Roads
- Red - Main roads
- Orange - Secondary roads
Pink - Bus stops (Services available; 40,61, 63, 63m, 65, 66, 135, 154, 155, 158)
Light blue - Water bodies
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There are a number of industries in the Macpherson area, most of which deal in manufacturing.
Being an old HDB estate, Macpherson has many HDB flats. There are also a few condominiums and landed property.
Many public schools are dotted across the estate, such as Macpherson Secondary, Canossa Convent Primary School and Cedar Girls’ Secondary School. There is also the ITE College Central (Macpherson).
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From URA’s building height plan, the land at Circuit Road has a gross plot ratio of 2.8, which is suitable for residential housing of 36 storeys each. The current residential blocks 42-52 are of 10 storeys each.
Demographics
Demographics of residents in Circuit Road, Macpherson.
Total number of residents: 29546
Residents' say.
Their say.
We have conducted a questionnaire that we felt will help us in knowing more about the daily life of the residents there, what the place was like before and more.
Here are some of the questions.
1. What are you unsatisfied about in this neighborhood?
- Drug dealers
- Pigeons and cats
- Cycling in sheltered walkway which impose as a danger
- Fire hazard due to the ‘backyard’ of the houses on ground floor
2. Is this neighborhood convenient?
Yes
3. What do you think can be improved?
- Fast food restaurant
- Freedom for elderly
- Activity
- Neighborhood shopping mall
4. What do you think about the pavilion?
Pros:
- Shelter from bad weather
- Interaction between residents
Cons:
- Place for youngsters to gather at night
- Abundance of pavilion causes space wastage
5. Are you satisfied with your neighbourhood?
Yes
Mindmap
Our mind maps of the definitions of livable neighborhood, community engagement, sustainability and environment
Define: Environment
"Environment is a combination of different aspects. To make an ideal environment, everything has to work together. It is seen in Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. Not only do the things provided play a part but the people in that area, the people who use that area too play a part.
Define: Liveable neighborhood
"A liveable neighborhood is highly accessible and everyone is willing to come together to make the environment an idyllic place for all to live in.
Define: Sustainability
"After all the research, our definition of sustainability means maintaining a good community state for a long period of time. It is also about living within the means of the natural systems by ensuring that the lifestyles we have do not harm other people and the environment.
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