Phares Phung

Adam Pandor
Su Bang Zheng
Ng Chuan Kai
Farah Hanisah Binti Zainol
Brandon Liaw Jun Quan
Chong Yi Hui

Tutor: Shazreene Nurjanna

Shamsuddin

INEAR PARK -by SIMPLICITY

 What is a 

Linear Park?

- A park that is substantially longer

than it is wide
- Usually found next to rivers, canals
or highways
- In Cities, found in residential areas
 Local Case STudy:

Taman Jajar
George Town, Penang
Location
Map
 HISTORY
- Founded by Francis Light when he
founded Penang.
- After Francis died, the public neglected
to keep the park clean.
- Was restored in 1990’s and maintained
by Penang Island Municipal Council
(MPPP).
- Open to public in 2004

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CHARACTERISTICS
- Approximately 250m
long

- Area of 3,500m²

- Located along Air Itam

River.
CONTEXTUAL STUDY

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SJK(T) Ramakrishna, Terrace Houses,
Primary School Residential

Sri York Condominium, Methodist

Residential Boys’
Suffolk House School

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Landscape features

Bridge Jogging path

Playground Tennis court

 Natural ELEMENTS

Tropical rain trees River

Ornamental
plants
(Heliconias)
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 Activities

Jogging Table tennis Cycling

Playground Photographing Tennis

 International
case study:

Alexandra Canal
Linear Park
Singap
ore

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-Entrance
 LOCATION

Queenstown, Singapore
History
- Launched by late Mr Lee Kuan Yew on 11 Nov 2007

- Opening ceremony on 19 Mar 2011.

- Reconstruction of Alexandra Canal between Tanglin Road

and Kim Seng Road ( 1997-2008 ).

- Improve structural condition and avoid flood.

- Maintained by Public Utilities Board(PUB) of Singapore.

Characteristics
- 1.4 km long flat path

- Approximate area of 112,000 m²

- Built on top of a canal

CONTEXTUAL STUDY

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 Skyville Skyterrace
Queenstown Queenstown
Dawson, Dawson,
Primary School Secondary School
Residential Residential

Strathmore
Queenstown MRT Church of the Masjid Jamek
Green,
Good Shepherd Queenstown
Residential
Landscape features

Jogging path 5 unique

playgrounds

Butterfly garden Cycling trail

Landscape features

Play equipment Rest place

-Echoes sound

Dawson water Skate park

terrace
 Natural Elements

Golden
Heliconias
Penda

Dwarf
Canal Geometry
Tree
 Activities

Cycling Playground Jogging

Picnic Tai Chi Skateboarding

 Reflection
-Based on both case studies, both linear parks consist of
unique elements such as canal and heliconia sp.

-Both linear parks serve for functions such as recreation

and to avoid flood.

-Public should be more considerate and take care about

the parks.
 References
- http://www.cheekiemonkie.net/2013/12/five-playgrounds-along-alexandra-canal.html

- http://j0035001-2.blogspot.com/2013/05/singapore-alexandra-park-connector-may.html

- http://www.littledayout.com/article/alexandra-canal-linear-park-five-playgrounds-in-a-row.html

- https://www.google.com/maps/place/Taman+Jajar,+10450+Pulau+Pinang,+Malaysia/@5.412946,100.303826,17z/
data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x304ac24adeb5831d:0x5a589bf339c0fe0f

- http://etempahan.mppp.gov.my/pls/ebkpublic/EBK_FACILITY.viewLocationInfo?pn_alocId=4

- http://www.penang-traveltips.com/linear-park.htm

- https://lspeng1951.wordpress.com/2008/01/12/taman-jajar-york-road-penang/