Orchard Road

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/orchard-road

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Central Area, Singapore
2. What is the managed by?Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
3. Why is Orchard Road famous?It is famous worldwide for its luxury shopping, many different foods, and lively nightlife after dark.
4. How did Orchard Road change over time?It started as a nutmeg plantation, then became a residential area, and later grew into a big shopping street with department stores and malls.

Retail Corridor: A street or area primarily characterized by a high concentration of shops and commercial establishments.
Urban Planning: The process of designing and managing the development of cities and towns to ensure functionality, sustainability, and livability.
Cosmopolitan City: A city that is international in character, with people and influences from many different countries.