SCO201 Space Place People and the City

Using  your  own  neighbourhood,  imagine  you  are  the  neighbourhood  representative  for  the  Ministry of National Development. Now that the immediate COVID crisis is being addressed, the Ministry is making plans for enhancing "resilience" in every neighbourhood in Singapore.  
 

As  the  neighbourhood  representative,  you  have  the  duty  to  assess  the  situation  in  your community and write a policy memo with your recommendations to the Ministry. You need to explain how your neighbourhood is faring, analyse areas of strength and weakness, and develop proposals for further supporting your area’s resilience.  
 

What  is  a  policy  memo?  A  policy  memo  is  addressed  to  a  specific  audience,  institution,  or  individual. In this case, it should be addressed to the Minister of National Development. The memo should provide analysis of the situation and specific recommendations for dealing with issues/challenges.  For  this  assignment,  you  should  address  place-making,  sustainability,  fair  practice,  inclusivity,  and/or  governance  in  your  recommendations.  Effective  memos  are  focused, well-organized, and succinct. the introduction, provide relevant background context and identify important socio-cultural and economic aspects of your neighbourhood. 
 
? Discuss relevant quantitative data (such as statistics, demographics) and/or qualitative data (such as quotes from accessible interviews) in substantiating your position. 
 
? Analyse  how  members  of  your  community  including  individuals,  groups,  and/or  businesses faced challenges posed by the COVID-19 Circuit Breaker and the imposition of social distancing measures in 2020.  
 
? Referring to concepts in the Study Guide, develop thoughtful and creative proposals to continue supporting strengths in your neighbourhood while also addressing weaknesses / challenges  to  increase  neighbourhood  resilience  in  the  case  of  future  pandemic emergencies.