SCO201: Choose a Case Study among these Two Options to Present an Analysis: Space, Place, People and the City Assignment, SUSS, Singapore

Question 1

Choose a case study among these two options to present an analysis in the form of an academic poster:

Option 1: Your own neighborhood, where you are currently residing; or

Option 2: The case study you used for your TMA01.

The following are the expected components on which this assignment will be marked:

• Describe the context of the neighborhood: the contemporary situation around it and the historical background of the area. Besides writing the general description, which reflects the everyday life of the neighborhood, you should also include a map that highlights the area within the 400-meter radius that is highlighted from your block (Option 1) or one of the blocks in the case study (Option 2).
• Analyze one (1) current problem/challenge faced by the people and groups in this place in their everyday life, in relation to the amenities that can (or cannot) be found today within the 400-meter radius.
• Referring to one (1) concept that can be found in Study Unit 4, 5, or 6 of the Study Guide, develop thoughtful and creative ideas to address the problem/challenge, to improve the place for a better future.