Author: Pacific Area Travel Association

Place: California

Publisher: Pacific Area Travel Association

Year: 1985

Pages: 94

Subject: Heritage

Sub-Subject: Heritage Conservation

Keyword: Planning Tourism

Shelf: C7R5

Accession No: B1462

Contents: Acknowledgments Recommendations Introduction Background Assumptions Comments on the Chinatown Conservation Study, A Background Information Paper for the Pacific Area Travel Association’s Task Force Team Tourism Issues Balancing Development with Conservation: A Strategy for Singapore’s Chinatown Conservation (Planning and Urban Design) Chinatown: A Conservation District (Historic District) Architectural Conservation and the Preservation of Historic Building in Chinatown Rehabilitation of Non-Historic Structures (New Construction) The Chinese Puzzle (Amenities) Implementation References Appendix A: Comments on the Revised Master Plan 1980 Appendix B: Historic Structres Report Appendix C: Selected Readings for Architectural Conservation

Abstract: This study examines the conservation and tourism management of Singapore’s Chinatown, focusing on balancing historic preservation with urban development. It highlights challenges in preserving cultural heritage while accommodating tourism and growth. The study includes insights on architectural conservation, rehabilitation of non-historic structures, and the integration of amenities for locals and tourists. It outlines strategies for sustainable conservation, with attention to urban design and maintaining the historical character of Chinatown. Appendices provide feedback on the revised master plan, historic structure reports, and resources on architectural conservation, offering a framework for the future planning of Chinatown as a heritage tourism destination.