Conclusions: the Contribution of Singapore’s Park System to the Debate on Post-Independence and Post-Colonial Constructions of Nation

Abstract

Singaporean government policies were formulated to respond to the challenges that high-density urban development posed, by balancing economic imperatives with social,cultural and ecological demands. The park system planning reflects each of the changes in policy direction and parks have been used as instruments of sustainable urban development and the definition of a Singaporean identity. Some characteristics are critical in understanding the future of park development and the models/lessons that can be transferred.