NOT Only FUN AND GAMES
It is also crucial to keep in mind that outdoor spaces are not just physical places where people can exercise or engage in quiet activities. Instead, they serve an important purpose of bringing persons together.
Social bonds are frequently referred to as” social capital,” an all-important but intangible component that fosters social cohesion and trust among city or country residents.
For social capital can be created, for example, when families at a park start conversing with one another or when birdwatchers communicate with other enthusiasts they encounter in a playground. Over time, for recurring interactions may get cemented into longer- phrase friendships.
Without such places for sing and enjoyment, these individuals may not have met each other, let alone find the chance to develop any type of companionship. Recreational areas therefore play a very important part in fostering stronger social bonds among people and, in turn, fostering greater cultural respect cohesion across Singaporean world.
Urban planners around the world have much praised the value of creating “work, lived, and play” cities. But, many cities actually give planning for city centers and housing estates precedence over outdoor areas.
Some locations are wonderful places to work and live, but perform is still an oddity that is left to marketplace forces and voter activities rather than purposeful design. Our masterplan’s inclusion of outdoor spaces will help us take an integrative look at urban planning that places an emphasis on all three work, live, and play activities.
Dr. Woo Jun Jie is a Freshman Lecturer at the National University of Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. His research concentrates on the policy, financial, and urban factors that contribute to successful global cities.