Singapore Calligraphy Centre , also known as 48 Waterloo Street , is a bungalow on Waterloo Street in downtown Singapore which currently houses the Chinese Calligraphy Society Of Singapore .
19-713: Jalan Besar GRC The Museum Planning Area is a planning area located in the Central Area of the Central Region of Singapore . The area plays a "bridging role" between the Orchard area and the Downtown Core , which necessitates proper transport networks for vehicles, pedestrians and public transport. Due to the sheer size of green areas in the district, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has designated it
38-616: A $ 1.31 million renovation under the National Arts Council Arts Housing Scheme . The renovation took 15 months. In November 1995, the building reopened as the first home of the Chinese Calligraphy Society Of Singapore , with a conference room, and audio-visual room, an exhibition hall which was available for rental and five classrooms. It was officially opened by then- Minister for Home Affairs Wong Kan Seng on 27 May 1996. The building
57-539: A 'green lung' in the Central Area. However, the Museum Planning Area is also home to cultural and commercial activities. Around 65% of the area is available for future development, making it a hotbed for new infrastructure and buildings. Museum planning area is bounded by the planning areas of Newton and Rochor to the north, the Downtown Core to the southeast, Singapore River to the south, River Valley to
76-412: A wrought iron gate. In 1899, 20 Russian Jews were reported to have been arrested at the bungalow on gambling-related charges. However, the charges was dismissed, with the defence's lawyer arguing that the arrested had only been playing cards without gambling. In 1908, 19 Chinese men were fined $ 3 each for gambling at the building, while its owner was fined $ 75. Beginning in 1994, the building underwent
95-640: Is served by four Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) stations: Dhoby Ghaut , Bras Basah , Fort Canning and Bencoolen . The North–South Line and the North East Line can only be accessible from Dhoby Ghaut while the Circle Line can be accessible from both Dhoby Ghaut and Bras Basah, while the Downtown Line is accessible from Fort Canning and Bencoolen. The Central Expressway's Chin Swee Tunnel also passes under
114-1020: The National Museum of Singapore , the Singapore Art Museum , the Asian Civilisations Museum , the National Archives of Singapore and the Singapore Philatelic Museum . The arts scene is vibrant in the area, with The Substation , the Singapore Calligraphy Centre , the YMS Arts Centre and the Singapore Dance Ensemble all located within its boundaries. Scattered throughout the area are places of worship such as churches, mosques, Hindu temples and synagogues. The Registry of Marriages and
133-521: The Singapore Art Museum / Former Saint Joseph's Institution . The area is home to significant events such as the Battle of Singapore and MacDonald House bombing . Other historical sites include: The Museum Planning Area is bordered by Rochor to the northeast, the Downtown Core to the southeast, the Singapore River Area to the southwest, River Valley to the west and Newton and Orchard to
152-672: The 1991 Concept Plan. Since implementing these boundaries, other government ministries and departments have increasingly adopted them for administrative purposes. For example, the Statistics Department of Singapore published its 2000 census data based on planning area boundaries for the first time, compared to using census divisions based on electoral boundaries for previous exercises. The Singapore Police Force 's (SPF) neighbourhood police centres have jurisdiction boundaries based on planning area boundaries when they were officially gazetted in 1999, as opposed to electoral divisions under
171-413: The Museum Planning Area could provide a peaceful environment for living. The URA replied that several plots of land had been sold for residential-commercial mixed use, and that more housing developments were to be planned and constructed. The URA emphasised the importance of the area as a transition between the central business district and shopping areas, as well as the green, pedestrian-friendly nature of
190-468: The URA's plan for the area. The Museum Planning Area is home to various shopping malls, including Park Mall , Plaza Singapura , The Cathay , Singapore Shopping Centre and The Atrium @ Orchard . More vacant land will be set aside for commercial uses, especially around Dhoby Ghaut MRT station and Bras Basah MRT station . These will be properly integrated and connected with the respective stations. Hotels in
209-426: The area include Bayview Hotel Singapore and Hotel Rendezvous . Furthermore, a hotel development at the foot of Fort Canning Hill near the junction of Clemenceau Avenue and River Valley Road is in the planning stages, and is meant to be a retreat from urban living "amidst lush greenery". Other developments are planned on reserved sites near Fort Canning, but details have not been released. The Museum Planning Area
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#1732851893357228-417: The area. Several changes to the road network in the area will be implemented, including the construction of Fort Canning Tunnel and the realignment of Stamford Road and Handy Road . The rationale for the improvements is increased traffic from Marina Centre and relieving the traffic congestion along Orchard Road . Furthermore, a new road network has been put in place to ensure smooth traffic flow after
247-655: The full development of land around the MRT Stations. The Development Guide Plan for the Museum Planning Area envisages "a comprehensive pedestrian network linking developments, parks and open spaces". New promenades and pedestrian malls are planned for the area to enhance and connect existing sidewalks . A web of underpasses and covered walkways will link Orchard , the Singapore River , Raffles City and Marina Centre . Planning Areas of Singapore Planning areas , also known as DGP areas or DGP zones , are
266-408: The main urban planning and census divisions of Singapore delineated by the Urban Redevelopment Authority . There are 55 of these areas, organised into five regions . A Development Guide Plan is then drawn up for each planning area, providing detailed planning guidelines for every plot of land throughout the country. The planning areas were first introduced in the early 1990s after the release of
285-425: The northwest. The area is roughly bounded by Hill Street , River Valley Road , Clemenceau Avenue and Bras Basah Road . It is the smallest urban planning area, with an area of 83 hectares. Parks and open spaces take up a third of the area of the Museum Planning Area, and include Fort Canning , Istana Park and Bras Basah Park , which can be used for recreational purposes. Collectively, these places will form
304-466: The previous neighbourhood Police Post system. Planning areas are further subdivided into 332 subzones for statistical purposes. * = Place names attested to be of Malay origin and referred to similarly in the Malay language. Singapore Calligraphy Centre The building is architecturally symmetrical. It features high ceilings and tall windows. It is surrounded by a ornate brick and plaster wall with
323-524: The so-called 'green lung' of the Central Area. Terraces have been proposed to allow for "a more prominent and convenient access" to the Fort Canning area. The Museum Planning Area is Singapore's " institutional hub", with 11% of land set aside for institutional use and reserve sites to be safeguarded for future institutions. The many museums in the area, which give the Museum District its name, include
342-509: The sprawling Singapore Management University campus are also located in the area. Despite its prime location, residential projects were only allocated 1% of the land area, and the Museum Planning Area was criticised for lacking residential zoning. Due to the lack of residents, there were fears that the area would become a " ghost town " at night. Furthermore, the concept of living within the Central Area had gained popularity, and up-market skyscraper condominiums could be built. The greenery of
361-884: The west and Orchard to the northwest. Ten national monuments are located within the Museum Planning Area, namely the Armenian Church , the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd , Cathay Building (now The Cathay ), the Central Fire Station , the House of Tan Yeok Nee , the MacDonald House , the Old Tao Nan School ( Peranakan Museum ), the National Museum of Singapore , the Old Hill Street Police Station and
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