A STUDY ON THE HISTORICAL CHANGE OF HAWKER CENTRES IN SINGAPORE

Abstract

This study aims to clarify the background of establishment and the development of policy about Hawker Centres in Singapore, and also the change of space of Hawker Centres. This study was analyzed on following 4 conclusions. (1) Hawker Centres were built to solve a problem of Hawkers who caused public health and a traffic problem. (2) Hawker Centres were designed building plan and section to maintain good hygiene environment In addition, Hawker Centres are continued to improve the hygiene environment by 'Hawker Centre Upgrade Programme' and various management policy. (3) Constructions of Hawker Centres were grounded on land-use planning. And Hawker Centres have various functions with different in location (Newtown or Industrial area or Inner City area). (4) Today, not only are Hawker Centres evaluated as a social welfare facility and a tourist facility, but also play important role as urban facilities.