Transforming Old Singapore: Place-making Insights in Op-Ed Essay

Question 1 Write an op-ed (an opinion piece for a newspaper) that connects the concept of place-making with an old residential area in Singapore. The op-ed should demonstrate your knowledge about the socio-cultural and economic aspects of the space/place, your knowledge about place- making, as well as relevant quantitative or qualitative data to support your argument on the possibility to improve the place through place-making. The following are the expected components on which this op-ed assignment will be marked: ? Identify important socio-cultural aspects of the place and economic activities, both historically and in today’s context. ? The theory / concept: Explain what place-making is about (to a layperson who is reading your op-ed), how it connects with the location, and how an appreciation of place-making can improve the place. ? Discuss relevant quantitative data (such as statistics, demographics) and/or qualitative data (such as quotes from accessible interviews) in building the argument in the op-ed. ? References in APA Style: Although usually op-eds do not need references, for this exercise you need to demonstrate that all the information you use for this piece is based on reliable sources. All references should be properly cited.