6) Do you think the best decision was made in changing the land use? Why?

I think it is a very good idea in changing the land use from a Changi British Military base into a Airport where everyone can assess and can enjoy at their own leisure.

The change of land use does not affect any nearby surrounding communities. Three out of four runway ends at Changi Airport lead almost directly into the sea. Only departures towards the south on Runway 1 fly over a small portion of land, which has been designated for non-residential use.These noise abatement considerations are factored into Changi Airport’s long-term airport master planning. Noise studies are conducted regularly to update the noise contours around Changi Airport to prevent the noise and also to control the noise levels.

The airport also managed to make use of reclaimed land, which is of no value, to build a money-making artitechture that is famous all around the world, contributing to Singapore's growing tourist hub and contirbuting to the county's economy.

The opening of this airport in the past had also helped to managed and minimised congestion problems in the other 2 airports in Singapore. Also, if this airport were ever to face congestion problems, Singapore only needed to simply reclaim more land to continue extending the Changi airport. And there was also no concern for disrupting residential areas.

There is also better airport approach via the sea because the water absorbs some of the noise. Compared to the old Paya Lebar Airport, where airplanes had to fly over city areas, causing much more noise pollution.

http://www.smu.edu.sg/research/publications/pdf/SYPhang_StrategicInfrastructure.pdf

The planners of building the Airport also ensured that there were some green land(nature) left as the Changi Airport was just behind the Changi Beach.

Taken from http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Singapore/Singapore-1495679/Off_the_Beaten_Path-Singapore-Changi_Beach_Changi_Village-BR-1.html

where people comment on Changi Airport.

I love this long stretch....... Changi Coast Road. Riding a bicycle under the shade of the trees watching planes taking off and landing. The sunset can be beautiful too. The breeze is refreshing but can be challenging. Please watch out for coconuts!! You can take a peek at the army's private jetty and hovercraft. At the end of the journey, you can stop by Changi Beach for sugarcane juice or coconut juice.

Good sites

1. http://www.changiairportgroup.com/cag/html/the-group/sustainability/?hideMenu=true

Done by Erika (13)