THE EMERALD HILL CONSERVATION SCHEME
TENG SEOK YAN
TENG SEOK YAN
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The history of a city is recorded not only in books, but
also in buildings. While written words capture the evolution
of events and beliefs, buildings embody life style and
aesthetic tastes, technology and crafts. Therefore, old
buildings are more than bricks and mortar, they are also a
record of our ancestors' aspirations and achievements.
However, the realization of the fact that the preservation
of buildings per se will not adequately retain and reflect
the character of the historic areas has launched Singapore
into a new era in its approach to conservation. Since 1981,
Singapore has moved towards a conservation area policy with
the Emerald Hill Conservation Scheme being the first of its
kind in Singapore. To date, other areas intended for
conservation include Chinatown, Singapore River, Little
India and Tanjong Pagar.
However, it is felt that before further schemes are
implemented, there is a need to review the completed ones.
This would allow lessons drawn from past experience to be
applied to subsequent schemes.
This study seeks to achieve this aim by evaluating the
Emerald Hill Conservation Scheme. It entails an analysis of
the problems encountered in the implementation of the scheme
and an evaluation of its likely physical, social and
economic aspects. In addition, recommendations are made for
further conservation scheme.
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Conservation, Emerald Hill Conservation Scheme, Preservation, Rehabilitation
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1987
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