Conserving the past, creating the future: Urban heritage in Singapore

Publication Type

Book

Publication Date

1-2011

Abstract

This carefully researched and compellingly written book brings the reader through the changing landscapes of Singapore from its early colonial roots, its overcrowded squalor and its aggressive demolition-and-rebuilding phase to the greater sensitivity that characterises urban planning today, acknowledging the place of history, memory and heritage in the making of the city. Within the pages of six well-illustrated chapters, the reader is reminded of Singapore's lost landscapes, demolished before conservation efforts kicked in, as well as the conserved charm of landmarks and districts that were spared the wrecker's ball. Throughout, the challenge of finding the appropriate balance between development and conservation is palpable. As the city-state matures and negotiates its existence in a globalised world, the balance between the search for a unique identity and the response to and fulfilment of economic and development imperatives remains a delicate balance.

Discipline

Asian Studies | Human Geography | Urban Studies and Planning

Research Areas

Humanities

First Page

1

Last Page

260

ISBN

9789814266925

Publisher

Singapore Press holdings

City or Country

Singapore

Additional URL

https://worldcat.org/isbn/9789814266925

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