Marina Bay is planned with greenery all around – from the outdoors to tree-lined pedestrian malls, city rooms, sky terraces and roof gardens. As a waterfront ‘Garden City by the Bay', Marina Bay enhances the image of Singapore as a garden city.
More than 100 hectares of prime waterfront land has been set aside for the development of the ‘Gardens by the Bay’, which consists of three waterfront gardens dedicated to the community’s recreation and enjoyment. The first of the three gardens to be developed will be the Gardens at Marina South, a 54-hectare park which will feature attractions such as a Conservatories Complex, a Flower Market and ‘Supertrees’. The Conservatory Complex will have two biomes simulating a ‘Cool Moist’ and a ‘Cool Dry’ temperate climate, creating a brand new horticultural experience. The ‘Supertrees’ are man-made structures that will incorporate vertical greenery with environmentally-sustainable functions such as collecting rainwater and recycling heat.
Besides setting aside land for parks and gardens, specific attention was also paid to the ambience and value of individual developments. A landscape master plan has envisioned Marina Bay to be filled with lush landscaping, with each district characterised by a different natural theme based around the colours of gold, pink and green, creating a multi-coloured, multi-sensory garden environment for all to enjoy.
To complement the landscape master plan, a series of open spaces such as The Promontory@Marina Bay, The Lawn@Marina Bay and the waterfront promenade have also been set aside to provide some respite from the urban landscape. These urban, public open spaces have become venues for events, activities and performances, or simply a pleasant spot for lunch.
