Rustic Living in the City
Bukit Panjang signage. PHOTO: SHOPHOUSE & CO
Shownotes: PODSCAPE Bukit Panjang
Episode 5, Rustic Living in the city
Summary
Did you know that the Bukit Panjang constituency is home to the highest number of community gardens in Singapore? This episode explores the wild side of Bukit Panjang as we hear stories about the community’s encounters with nature and enjoyment of many green spaces - from canals, nature reserves, ponds and park connectors.
Also in this episode:
What are the key green spaces to explore in the neighbourhood?
Hear Dr Teo Ho Pin share his vision for a green Bukit Panjang
Learn about the popularity of the community gardens in the estate
Animal encounters in the neighbourhood ?!
Nature Soundscapes by Ng Sze Min, inspired and recorded at the neighbourhood
“We have the largest number of community gardens in Singapore. We have schools coming to the gardens, gardeners working on their own plots, and every year we have a community garden’s day. ”
“One thing that is really nice about Bukit Panjang is the canal connection from Pang Sua to Zhenghua Park. The residents who live in the HDBs along the canal takeover the green spaces in front of their house, and plant their own little garden. So it’s like going through many people’s front gardens when you are walking along the canal.”
Explore further!
Fan of community gardens? Explore the 11 community gardens in the Bukit Panjang constituency that specialises in edibles and medicinal herbs through the NParks Community Garden Trail.
Explore also the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve which is the largest surviving primary rainforest in Singapore and home to Singapore’s highest hill at 163cm. Visit the Reserve through the NParks trail here.
Zhenghua Nature (Linear) Park is a 2.5km park that forms an ecological linkage between nature reserves in Bukit Panjang and the forested areas in the west. Visit the Park at 276 Bangkit Rd Singapore 670276 or through this map.
Briefly mentioned in the podcast is the Pang Sua Pond, a wetland attraction in Bukit Panjang. Recently revitalised in 2017, visitors can take a walk along a timber boardwalk suspended over the pond. Pop by the pond here at this address: 101 Bukit Panjang Ring Road Singapore 679910
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About PODSCAPE
PODSCAPE - Sounds & Stories of The City is a creative placemaking engagement tool, a community collaboration platform and a public space catalyst. Comprising of a travelling mobile recording booth and a podcast, it aims to foster a sense of community through the shared experiences of recording and preserving the memories the stories of the neighbourhood.
It made its debut season in Bukit Panjang on 14th and 21st of March 2020 at National Arts Council’s Arts In Your Neighbourhood March 2020.
Made with love
Produced by Shophouse & Co.
This season is hosted by Dan & Rebecca of Litolabs with editing and sound design by Artwave Studio and branding design by TOFU.
PODSCAPE is first commissioned under the National Arts Council’s Arts In Your Neighbourhood March 2020.
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