Case on Singapore Innovation System

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2. Singapore as a city-state has achieved extremely rapid
development over the last four decades and established
itself as an efficient business hub in the world
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3. Singapore: A City built on Extreme Planning and
Regulations
Post independence, with Intensive Planning the government
single-mindedly brought about rapid progress by focusing on
advancement of education, housing, transport, infrastructure and
urban development.
A tight reign has been maintained on the proceedings
through a defined set of policies dealing with the different
issues, kept in check by an almost uncorrupted government
and a strict course of disciplinary regulations.
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4. Singapore is a relentlessly G-rated experience, micromanaged by a state that has the look
and feel of a very large corporation....
There's a certain white-shirted constraint, an absolute humorlessness in the way operates;
conformity here is the prime directive, and the fuzzier brands of creativity are in Singapore
Ltd. extremely short supply.
—William Gibson, "Disneyland with the Death Penalty", Wired Issue 1.04, September 1993.
Singapore has realized that the ‘livability’ factor of the country depends on not only a smooth running
infrastructure and urban system, but also largely on a strong atmosphere of arts and culture
enhancing the quality of life of the people.
The Singapore Cultural Policy was charted out from 1985
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5. 1. Formation of Creative Communities
Realizing that ‘creativity’ is an important factor in the
development of culture, the government identified the creative
class and shaped ways to promote them, thereby aiming to
enhance the creative environment.
It is a residential development, is an initiative of the to develop a
community environment primarily for creative people.
With tight restrictions and very less freedom to release their creative spirits
in public exhibits and other facilities, the community results in almost a
forced environment.
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6. 2. Creating Neo-urban environments
Due to the increasing influence of globalization and contemporary urban aspects, there is a
trend of development of spaces to promote the modern lifestyle of cosmopolitan people. This
has led to the gentrification of many areas like Clarke Quay and Dempsey Hill,
Clarke Quay: The deliberate “disneyfication” through giant lit
mushroom canopies , and pseudo floating riverside restaurants
and bars, create an atmosphere which is almost exclusive to
young high end users.
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7. 3. Exhibit of history and heritage
In an attempt to ingrain even the visual aspect of the country’s culture within the day to
day lives of the people, Singapore has planned museums to display aspects concerning
the country’s identity namely historical, military, education, science, arts and culture, etc.
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8. 4. ‘Place-making’ through enhancement of natural resources Henderson Bridge: Part of Southern
Ridges thematic pedestrian
development
Taking advantage of these natural green and blue resources, Singapore has
developed a unique way to recreate its identity through creative ‘Place-
making’ strategies.
Marina Barrage: Reservoir combined as a culturally strong and recreationally conducive
environment.
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9. The term ‘creativity’ is synonymous to arts and culture and an important factor in the
authenticity and genuineness of atmospheres.
The need of the day is a more flexible system encouraging people to recreate and shape
the spaces through time.
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