• Campsite, for people to enjoy being closer to nature

• Mangrove trees, to raise awareness on various wildlife and to let people unwind as they learn to appreciate nature, also providing educational opportunities for students to learn about the environment 

  - provides shade and reduces the amount of direct sunlight that reaches the surface. Cools the surroundings through evapotranspiration

  - during photosynthesis, the mangrove trees take in carbon dioxide and gives out oxygen -> humans have fresher air to take in

  - provide space for recreation so that residents have more opportunities for outdoor activities and help bring about health and wellbeing benefits

• Cycling, encourages a healthy lifestyle as they breeze through the nature

• Enhances mental wellbeing as residents are able to be away from the hustle and bustle of life

• it is a 24 hour garden that is located near residential areas

• it increases the residents appreciation for nature and they will be more inclined to take care of the environment

• promotes a healthy lifestyle when participants come together to visit the garden

Tampines Hub is a community centre with many facilities like the social service office that provides forms of assistance such as job matching and family services. These facilities allow residents living around the area to have a shared area to foster a sense of shared identity through social interactions, and get the help that they need.

-residents often spend their time and money there to buy food as it is in the neighbourhood and is easily accessed by the residents

the hawker center provides employment for residents in that area, allowing for convenient jobs for the residents of Pasir Ris that they can earn income from and support themselves, increasing their standard of living. the hawker center is also located near to the residential areas, which increases the demand for its goods.

The Food Centre:

• near residential area so residents can easily go and buy food from there and the stall owners will be able to earn more money from them and it is advantageous to them

  
  

  
  

• it is the largest bird singing and display arena in the country

• people with similar interest can come here and foster a stronger communal bond

• open to not just bird lovers but also casual visitors and tourists

Businesses earn money from residents who buy their food.

Residents around -> people can go there conveniently and do not need to spend money on transport to get there.

That place give people job opportunities

The dog pool in Kovan allows pet owners to bring their dog to the pool. Different dogs will be able to socialise with dog from other owners. This could lead to the dog owners making friends with each other as well. Through a common interest, friendships can be forged, contributing to social sustainability

The garden is open to the public. It educates people on the different types of butterflies and what they feed on. This encourages environmental protection as people will be more knowledgable about what environment they thrive in. Admission is free so it is place for families and friends to rest and relax and improve their overall well-being. It is located in the middle of HDB estates, thus people do not need to travel far to go there. Sometimes, butterflies in the garden will be released to the wild to promote biodiversity in Singapore.

this will benefit the storeowners and workers as they are able to sustain themselves and their families, earning income and increasing standards of living.

it is more convenient for the residents to report to work/find nearby job opportunities and employment, reducing travel time and costs.

• There is a hawker centre and other facilities Our Tampines Hub, which would be located close to resident's home, making it convenient for residents to fufill their daily needs

• The stalls in the hub earn more money as there is a high population density, so residents would come for their services/goods

• There are also many transport infrastructure near OTH like bus stops and bus interchanges which keeps the transport costs low, with the facilities being close to the residents' home

A place where different individuals from different neighbourhoods (apart from Tampines) can bond through activities like exercise, fishing, bird-watching, etc. Near to nature and allows residents to build appreciation for it.

Some features are:

1) Jogging and walking track

-Allows for people to have a scenic view of the reservoir itself, allows people to appreciate and feel closer to nature. Promotes exercise which can help people to build fitness and relieve stress, improving both physical and mental well-being. Families and friends can also go to the park to bond together through exercise, also improving social well-being.

2) Allotment garden

-For those who are keen on gardening, they can plant herbs, vegetables, ornamental plants, etc. This benefits the environment and raises awareness among different people on nature, causing them to appreciate it more and become more keen on contributing to its upkeep

3) Bird watching

-Fosters awareness on different types of birds. Residents might also be able to spot other forms of wildlife, builds appreciation for nature. Wildlife enthusiasts can bond with like-minded individuals based on shared interests, fostering healthy bonds and improving social well-being.

• Green roof at Kovan residences

• Plants and wildlife in parks

Economic sustainability

• Xing Hua Primary school is located near the Kovan Integrated Transport Hub. This gives students the option of walking to their school from the MRT station, minimising their transport costs.

• Heartland Mall supports local businesses who can benefit from consumers who demand their products

• Jobs are provided near residents homes so they can travel conveniently to their work places.

Social sustainability

• community clubs where community activities are organised.

• FORTE BOWL, where residents can come together with other people with shared interests and form a sense of shared identity.

in the playground, people are able to participate in recreational activities, such as running around and playing with their peers. these activities can improve their physical and mental health and foster social belonging and group identity within the kovan community, thus strengthening their sense of place.

regulating:

in tampines eco green, it is a park where flora and fauna can be observed at every turn. there have been many squirrels, butterflies and many different and rare species of birds can be watched. this allows these people to relax while doing the bird watching.

cultural:

hiking trails, allow all kinds of groups of people to release stress and exercise. they can also bond and foster close relationships with their friends and family. and forge a strong group identity, also an opportunity to educate friends about history of the park.

a) fires in neighbourhoods are commonly caused by faulty electrical appliances and wiring, and unattended cooking fires

b) negative consequences of fires include burn injuries, smoke inhalation and property damage

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https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/pedestrian-injured-after-car-crashes-into-pavement-in-whampoa

There can also be fire hazards. When people are not careful when handling flammable products.

• occur in both residential and non-residential areas

• usually caused by unattended cooking and faulty electrical appliances and wiring

effects:

• health impacts

• property damage

common causes:

• speeding

• red-light running

• drink-driving