BRIDGING NEIGHBOURHOODS

Envisioning new possibilities of integrating the young and old generations, the masterplan seeks to rejuvenate the aging town and attract a wider community of people into Queenstown.

It recognizes that younger, working adults, when socially empowered and infrastructurally-supported, can take on the onus of bridging the social gaps between the different age groups. The focus is, then, to faciltate that and promote meaningful social interaction through placemaking.

Strategies include promoting multifunctionality through the hybridisation of spaces and the enhancement of green connections within and beyond Queenstown to create a safe and human-centric environment. The macro framework thus aims to integrate existing grey infrastructure with landscape by placing a strong emphasis on ecology and hydrology.

As such, the design seeks to strengthen the social and cultural fabric of Queenstown, meet the needs of different demographic groups, while revitalising existing public spaces.