High rise in high rises in Penang under new Pg CM?

   


A New Trend of Change For Penang?


Ong Eu Soon
<eusoon@hotmail.com>

Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 6:42 AM
 

2
years ago after BN suffered an electoral defeat; Malaysians start to believe
that we are at the dawn of a new era where corruption, cronyism, and abuse of
power will be the things of the past. We have every reason to celebrate. We
believe that under the leadership of Lim Guan Eng, despite of his inexperience
in running a state government, Penang will be a better place for all to live.
Today Lim Guan Eng celebrated his success in bringing profitability to the state
of Penang. With his vision Penang is to become an international city. In order
to turn his boldest dreams into a dazzling reality, Lim Guan Eng seem to be on
the path of fast tracking all the high rise building projects on
Penang.

 

Over the last 2 years Lim Guan Eng has approved about 55 units
of high rise building projects at an alarming speed compare to the total number
of high rise building projects built under the administrations of both Lim Chong
Eu and Koh Tsu Koon, which is about 194 units over a period of 40 years. Is this
literally means that both Lim Chong Eu and Koh Tsu Koon are so incompetent and
totally lack of efficiency, with only average 5 units of high rise building
approved per year?

On
August 26, 2009, the Star reported with a headline “Penang raises density for property
development
”.

 

Wednesday
August 26, 2009

Penang
raises density for property development

By
DAVID TAN GEORGE TOWN: The state government has raised the density for
property development in Penang, which will bring down land cost and stabilise
property prices, said Hunza Properties Bhd executive chairman Datuk Khor Teng
Tong. “The state government recently decided to increase the density to
280,000 sq ft in built-up area from 90,000 sq ft per 100,000 sq ft of land.The
decision to increase density will allow developers to build more, hence giving
consumers more choices.

The
news report caught the imagination of many critics who made a noise of
disapproval over the decision. Yet almost all the critics didn’t realize a
drastic change has take place quietly without their
knowledge.


Density
is usually measured in terms of units per acre. In the primary development
area of George Town and surrounding areas, the usual density is 30 units per
acre. If this report is true, I am appalled that they (local government) could
make such a fundamental change without considering the effect on congestion
and without consulting the wider public. –Ahmad Chik Source:
anilnetto.com


If
a high density development takes place within the corridor of mass transit, we
can accept the merit of high density development in term of maximized land
use,economies of scale, environmental preservation and quality of life. In
reality, Penang is notorious for the lack of a proper public transportation
system. High density development without proper mass transit system in place
will only left us with massive inequalities and inefficiencies in human
landscapes and threatening ecological disasters.

Without any transit supportive land use policy, Lim Guan Eng has
embarked on a massive high density development drive in total disregard to the
tenets enshrined in Penang Structure Plan.

Let us examine one by one some of the projects approved by Lim
Guan Eng administration to see how serious is the deviations from Penang
Structure Plan.

Pearl
Regency situated next to Tesco Hypermarket at Gelugor comprising 2 blocks -
Residence Tower (Block A) and Home Tower (Block B). The Home Tower (nearer to
Tesco) consists of 187 units; built-up area from 121 sqm to 198 sqm, while the
Residence Tower consists of 387 units; built-up area from 89 sqm to 125
sqm.

Pearl
Regency comes with a wide range of facilities. Both towers have a sky garden
and also a community zone. A link-bridge will be built to linked the two
towers at the community zone.

Location
: Gelugor
Type
: Condominium
No.
of Blocks : 2
No
of Storeys : 35
No
of Bedrooms : 2 & 3
Built-up
Area : 89 sqm - 198 sqm (1 sqm = 10.764 sqft)
Total
Units : 387 (Block A), 187 (Block B)
Developer
: IJM Land Source:
http://www.apartment-penang.com/2008/09/pearl-regency.html

The
land area of Pearl Regency is about 5.1 acres with total dwelling units of 574.
This gives it a density of about 112 dwelling units per acre. The density is
almost 4 times higher than the maximum permissible population density of 30
dwelling units per acre.

Central
Park condominium is located at Batu Lancang just opposite the Batu Lanchang
market. The project consists of five condominium blocks and one block of low
medium cost. There are 326 condominium units and each unit comes with 2 car
park bay.
Location
: Batu Lanchang, Penang
Property
Type : Condominium
No.
of Blocks : 5
No.
of Storeys : 36
Total
Units : 326
Developer
: Insa Properties Sdn Bhd
Website
: www.centralpark.com.mySource:
http://www.apartment-penang.com/2009/02/central-park.html

The land area of Central Park is 10.9 acres with total dwelling
units of 326. This gives it a density of about 30 dwelling units per acre. This
is one of the very few projects that adhere to the maximum permissible
population density of 30 dwelling units per acre.

All
Seasons Park condominium is located at Air Itam, Penang, comprising four
30-storey condominium blocks with a total of 808 units. The built-up area
ranging from 850 to 2000 sq.ft.

Location
: Lebuhraya Thean Teik, Air Itam, Penang
Property
Type : Condominium
No.
of Blocks : 4
No.
of Storeys : 30 & 31
Total
Units : 808
Built-up
Area : approx. 850 - 2000 sq.ft.
Developer
: Belleview Group
Website
: www.belleview.com.my Source:
http://www.apartment-penang.com/2009/05/all-season-park.html


Melody
Homes apartment is located along Lebuhraya Thean Teik, Air Itam Penang, a new
project by Belleview Group. Melody Homes comprising apartments with
recreational and condo facilities. It is located conveniently within distance
to well-known government school and public amenities.

Location
: Lebuhraya Thean Teik, Air Itam, Penang
Property
Type : Apartment
Developer
: Belleview Group
Website
: www.belleview.com.my Source:
http://www.apartment-penang.com/2009/05/melody-homes.html

All Seasons Place is the combination of All Seasons Park and
Melody Homes. The land area of ll Seasons Place is 20 acres with total dwelling
units of 1134. This gives it a density of about 57 dwelling units per acre. The
density is almost 3 times higher than the maximum permissible population density
of 30 dwelling units per acre.

College
Heights comprises of medium cost and low-medium cost apartment and shoplots at
the Ground Floor. Located in the immediate vicinity of Inti - International
College, the apartments will cater to the needs of out - station and overseas
student population for off campus accommodation.

It
also serves as an affordable apartment for purchasers. Specifically built to
meet this target market, College Heights will be a self-contained development
with shoplots on the ground floor and a host of other nearby amenities like
shopping complexes, schools, swimming clubs & etc.

Location
: Bukit Jambul
Type
: Apartment
Total
Units : 795 per block
Built-up
Area : 600 - 800 sq.ft.
Developer
: IJM Properties

Source:
http://www.apartment-penang.com/2008/01/college-heights.html

The
land area of College Heights is 9.25 acres with total dwelling units of 795.
This gives it a density of about 86 dwelling units per acre. The density is
almost 3 times higher than the maximum permissible population density of 30
dwelling units per acre.


Kelawai
View Condominium develop on 50,000 sq.ft. development land in Jalan Kelawai.
The 31-storey single condominium block project would have a total of 34 units
with a spacious built-up area ranging from 4,600 to 11,000 sq.ft. Each units
offer a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding area, everlasting fresh
sea breeze and a splendid sunset view make living in Kelawei View a
pleasure.
Location
: Georgetown
Type
: Condominium
Tenure
: Freehold
No
of Blocks : 1
No.
of Storeys : 31
Total
Units : 34
Built-up
Area : approx. 4,600 - 11,000 sq.ft
Developer
: Econy Development Sdn Bhd

Source:
http://www.apartment-penang.com/2007/12/kelawai-view-condominium-penang.html


The
land area of Kelawai View is 1.1 acres with total dwelling units of 34. This
gives it a density of about 31 dwelling units per acre. The density is almost
1.5 times higher than the maximum permissible population density of 20 dwelling
units per acre.


Infinity
Beachfront Condominium is located at Tanjung Bunga, one of the most desirable
residential neighborhoods in Penang. Infinity is a high-end residential
development comprising 119 units of condominiums, penthouses and cabanas
housed in two supremely elegant towers each with two condominiums per floor.
Two 35 & 36 storey towers of modernist architecture, Infinity is not just
about the space in the sky, but also the luxury if many facilities at hand.
Condominium sizes of between 3,693 sq. ft. and 4,866 sq.
ft.


Location
: Tanjung Bunga
Type
: Condominium
Tenure
: Freehold
No.
of Blocks : 2
No.
of Storeys : 35 & 36
Total
Units : 119
Built-up
Area : Typical unit (approx. 3,693 - 4,866 sq.ft.), Penthouse/Duplex/Skylounge
(approx. 6,680 - 8,917 sq.ft.)
Completion
: expected by End-2009
Developer
: Hunza Properties
Website
: www.hunza-infinity.com

Source:
http://www.apartment-penang.com/2007/12/infinity-beachfront-condo-penang.html

The
land area of Infinity is 3.04 acres with total dwelling units of 119. This gives
it a density of about 39 dwelling units per acre. The density is almost 2 higher
than the maximum permissible population density of 20 dwelling units per
acre.

Maritime
Square, a new property project by IJM Land located off Jelutong Expressway in
Georgetown, Penang. The project consists of service suites, retail shops and
3-storey shop offices. There are 228 service suites in two blocks with
built-up area ranging from 920 to 1,266 sq.ft. Facilities at Maritime Square
include swimming pool, indoor & outdoor gymnasium, children playground.
Location : Off Jelutong Expressway, Georgetown, Penang
Property
Type : Service Suite, Retail Shop, Shop Office
Tenure
: Leasehold
No.
of Blocks : 2
No.
of Storeys : 18 & 20
Built-up
Area : 920 - 1,266 sq.ft. (Service Suites), 602 - 2,935 sq.ft. (Shops)
Total
Units : 228 (Service Suites), 49 (Shops), 38 (Shop Offices)
Developer
: IJM Land

Source:
http://www.apartment-penang.com/2009/09/maritime-square.html

The
land area of Maritime Square is 2.79 acres with total dwelling units of 228.
This gives it a density of about 82 dwelling units per acre. The density is
almost 3 higher than the maximum permissible population density of 30 dwelling
units per acre.


Pavilon
Tower is a new freehold condominium project by Tropical Hill Property Sdn Bhd
located in Teluk Kumbar, Penang. It is close to the 2nd Penang Bridge Link and
a mere minutes away from Penang International Airport. Pavilon Tower consists
of 22-storey block with a total of 99 condominium units. Each unit has a
spacious built-up area ranging from 1,477 to 1,616 sq.ft. comes with a
panoramic view of the natural environment, city or seaview. This low density
project is equipped with full recreational facilities including a swimming
pool, gymnasium and community hall.

Location
: Teluk Kumbar, Penang
Property
Type : Condominium
Tenure
: Freehold
Built-up
Area : 1,477 - 1,616 sq.ft.
No.
of Blocks : 1
No.
of Storeys : 22
Total
Units : 99
Developer
: Tropical Hill Property Sdn Bhd
Website
: www.tropicalhill.com.my

Source:
http://www.apartment-penang.com/2009/09/pavilon-tower-condominium.html


The
land area of Pavilon Tower is 3.46 acres with total dwelling units of 99. This
gives it a density of about 28 dwelling units per acre. This is one of the very
few projects that adhere to the maximum permissible population density of 30
dwelling units per acre.


Quayside
Condominium @ Seri Tanjung Pinang is a waterfront resort condominium project
located in Tanjung Tokong, Penang. The project comprising 7 blocks - 5
high-rise and 2 low-rise condominium. The condominium unit comes with built-up
area ranging from 1,137 sq.ft. to 2,481 sq.ft. There are few types of designed
layout with choices of 1, 2 and 3-bedrooms. Facilities at Quayside Condominium
include swimming pool, landscape garden, waterpark facilities, clubhouse,
basketball court, volleyball court and outdoor spa.

Location
: Seri Tanjung Pinang, Tanjung Tokong, Penang
Property
Type : Condominium
Tenure
: Freehold
No.
of Blocks : 7
Built-up
Area : from 1,137 sq.ft.
Developer
: E&O Property Development Berhad
Website
: www.seritanjungpinang.com

Source:
http://www.apartment-penang.com/2009/12/quayside-condominium.html

The
land area of Quayside is 20.8 acres with total dwelling units of 1208. This
gives it a density of about 58 dwelling units per acre. The density is almost 2
times higher than the maximum permissible population density of 30 dwelling
units per acre.

Summer
Place condominium is the final residential phase of Bandar Seri Pinang
development scheme located at Georgetown, Penang, off the Jelutong Expressway
comprising 531 units of condominium.

Location
: Off Jelutong Expressway, Georgetown, Penang
Property
Type : Condominium
Tenure
: Leasehold
No.
of Blocks : 3
No.
of Storeys : 20 & 22
Built-up
Area : approx. 1,012 - 1,464 sq.ft.
Total
Units : 531
Developer
: IJM PropertiesSource:
http://www.apartment-penang.com/2008/05/summer-place.html

The
land area of Summer Place is 6.25 acres with total dwelling units of 531. This
gives it a density of about 85 dwelling units per acre. The density is almost 3
times higher than the maximum permissible population density of 30 dwelling
units per acre.


The
Surin Condominium is ideally located on a 3.4 acres of development land in
Tanjung Bungah Penang, a location of prestige that attracts not only locals
but expatriates alike. Surin brings affluent living in Penang to a whole new
level with its range of luxuries: an infinity swimming pool, a rooftop garden,
ample car parking bays and 24-hours security.

The
Surin consists of 2 luxury condominium blocks of 28-storey each and a total
390 units of freehold sea-view condos. Each unit offers a built-up area from
1,307 sq.ft. up to 2,827 sq.ft.

Location
: Tanjung Bunga, Penang
Type
: Condominium
Tenure
: Freehold
No.
of Blocks : 2
No.
of Storeys : 28
Total
Units : 390
Built-up
Area : approx. 1,307 - 2,827 sq.ft.

Developer
: Bolton Berhad
Website
: www.bolton.com.my

Source:
http://www.apartment-penang.com/2007/12/surin-condominium-penang.html


The
land area of Surin is 3.4 acres with total dwelling units of 390. This gives it
a density of about 114 dwelling units per acre. The density is almost 6 times
higher than the maximum permissible population density of 20 dwelling units per
acre.


Light
Linear @ The Light Waterfront situated along the eastern coastline of Penang
Island. Just 10 minutes away from Georgetown via Jelutong Expressway and a
stone throw away from the Penang Bridge. Light Linear consists of two
17-storey condominium blocks and has a total of 328 units. These seaview
condominiums has a spacious built-up area approximately 1,500 sqft.

Location
: along Coastal Highway, The Light Waterfront Penang
Property
Type : Condominium
Built-up
Area : approx. 1,475 - 1,561 sq.ft.
Total
Units : 328
Developer
: IJM Land Source:
http://www.apartment-penang.com/2009/04/light-linear.html

The land area of The Light Linear is 7.66 acres with total
dwelling units of 328. This gives it a density of about 43 dwelling units per
acre. The density is higher than the maximum permissible population density of
30 dwelling units per acre.

Light
Point @ The Light Waterfront is strategically located along the Coastal
Highway, Penang. Easily accessible from the Penang Bridge, Bayan Lepas
Industrial Area and Georgetown via Jelutong Expressway. Light Point comprises
88 high-end condominium units in a 28-storey tower block on a 2.87 acre site.
Each has a built-up area from 1,830 to 4,090 sq.ft. The condos will have
sweeping views of the Penang Bridge, the marina and Georgetown city.

Location
: along Coastal Highway, The Light Waterfront Penang
Property
Type : Condominium
Tenure
: Freehold
Built-up
Area : 1,830 - 4,090 sq.ft.
Total
Units : 88
Developer
: IJM Land
Website
: www.thelightwaterfront.com

Source:
http://www.apartment-penang.com/2009/07/light-point.html

The
land area of The Light Linear is 2.87 acres with total dwelling units of 88.
This gives it a density of about 30 dwelling units per acre. This is one of the
very few projects that adhere to the maximum permissible population density of
30 dwelling units per acre.

The
Peak Residences nestled into the valley of Mount Erskine, stands tall and
majestic amidst the lush greenery. The Peak @ Mount Erskine, the best of
living and convenience under one breathtaking garden roof at 500 feet above
sea level. Located at the foot of Mount Erskine near the thriving Fettes Park,
The Peak is well tucked away from the hustle and bustle yet closed enough to
all the conveniences, even on foot. With Gurney Bay in the vicinity, the view
from The Peak is of the towering skyscrapers along Gurney Drive, forming the
skyline of this famed water front.

Location
: Mount Erskine, Tanjung Tokong
Type
: Condominium
Built-up
Area : 1,000 - 2,160 sq.ft.
Developer
: Ivory Properties Group

Source:
http://www.apartment-penang.com/2008/02/peak.html

 

The land area of The Peak Residences is 13.7 acres with total dwelling units of 600.
This gives it a density of about 44 dwelling units per acre. The density is
higher than the maximum permissible population density of 30 dwelling units per
acre.

Fettes
Residences is situated in Tanjung Tokong, a new condominium project by IOI
Properties. It is just located opposite the Prima Tanjung Business Centre and
only a walking distance to Penang Island Plaza. Fettes Residences consists of
a single 35-storey condominium block and has a total of 195 units with average
built-up area 1,800 - 2,000 sq.ft. There are also 4 penthouses of 4,000 sq.ft.
Most of the condominium units will have seaviews.

The
neighbourhood apartment blocks of Fettes Residences include Tanjung Park, Desa
Tanjung and The Brezza (Under Construction).

Location
: Tanjung Tokong, Penang
Property
Type : Condominium
No.
of Blocks : 1
No.
of Storeys : 35
Total
Units : 195
Built-up
Area : approx. 1,800 - 4,000 sq.ft.
Developer
: Palmex Industries Sdn Bhd (IOI Properties)

Source:
http://www.apartment-penang.com/2008/11/fettes-residences.html

The
land area of Fettes Residences is 4 acres with total dwelling units of 195. This
gives it a density of about 49 dwelling units per acre. The density is higher
than the maximum permissible population density of 30 dwelling units per
acre.

This
is just a tip of an iceberg. Is Lim Guan Eng really knows
what he is doing? Why he seem to be so obsess with turning the whole Penang island
into a big ghetto in such a short period of time?

Koh
Tsu Kon is notorious for turning Kaoy Jetty into another Rifle Range slum.
Penangites on March 8 General Election finally delivered their verdicts by
voting out the Gerakan state government. We expect at least with Lim Guan Eng in
charge thing will change for the better, but our nightmare seem to be no
ending.

The
Tanjong Bunga Residents’ Association’s concern over the high density development
is justified. Whether Tanjung Bungah is in the primary or secondary development
corridor has no meaning to Lim Guan Eng. Lim Guan Eng just couldn’t be
bothered with the Penang Structure Plan in his effort to turn Penang into a
concrete jungle.

Lim
Guan Eng’s craziness doesn’t seem to stop here, he would ensure that hill
cutting continue unabated in Penang. The protest by TBRA and members of civil society
seem so far to have fallen on deaf ears. The hills in Penang are
gift of nature. Rampant and indiscriminate hill cutting to create flat land
sites for new housing and for other uses is destroying these. The need to
incorporate a hillside development ordinance into the Town and Country Planning
Act has become urgent as the guidelines for hillsides are not good enough to
deter the present state government and the vested interest from stretching their
greedy grid to our hills.

We
cannot allow massive hill cutting to go on without taking consideration of the
impact on our environment. The current housing development practice on hill
slopes involves a lot of hill cutting and earth filling. Using heavy excavating
equipment to carry out massive cutting into the hill slope and removing the
earth to make the hill slope less steep or even to the extend of flattening it
is how the vested interests committed atrocity against our nature. These types
of practice, which occurred at Surin project and All Seasons Place project, have
serious environmental impact which might lead to ecological disasters. We need
to incorporate the definition of slope categories as use in US in hillside
development ordinance to prevent indiscriminate hill cutting from carry out. We
need to make the state government to accountable for it's policy and position on
hillside development. We must state it clearly that no Singapore type of hill flattening should be
allowed inPenang.

The
allegation that Lim Guan Eng has carved in to big business, in the name of
development, is proven beyond doubt. Lim Guan Eng appears to be keener on
profitability than sustainability. He
would not hesitate to sell our state lands to developers without going through
proper market mechanism. Take the case of Penang Heritage Hotel site’s land
title conversion for example. Under no special circumstance, he converted the
land title from leasehold to freehold, citing profitability, i.e. the 50%
shareholding as the primary reason for the land title conversion. His tendency
of resorting to the release and conversion of public land, without going through
market mechanism, to help spur the state’s coffer is most alarming.

Can
we continue to tolerate the abuse of power by Lim Guan Eng in our quest to
topple the BN government?

List
of high rise building built under the administration of both Lim Chong Eu and
Koh Tsu Koon.

1. 11
Gurney Drive

 

2. Acres
Ville Apartment

3. Alila
Horizons

4. Alpine
Tower

5. Anson
Apartment

6. Arratoon
Court

7. Asia
Heights

8. Ayu
Heights

9. Azuria
Condominium

10. Bayswater
Condominium

11. Bella
Vista Apartment

12. Bellisa
Court

13. Berjaya
Court

14. Birch
Plaza

15. BL
Avenue

16. Bukit
Dumbar Indah

17. Bukit
Dumbar Permai

18. Cantonment
Court

19. Cascadia
Apartment

20. Century
Bay

21. Century
Park

22. Coastal
Tower

23. Condo
Gembira

24. Costavilla

25. Damai
Villa

26. Desa
Acacia

27. Desa
Airmas

28. Desa
Bella

29. Desa
Bukit Dumbar

30. Desa
Bukit Jambul

31. Desa
Bunga

32. Desa
Embun Emas

33. Desa
Golf

34. Desa
Mas

35. Desa
Mas Melur

36. Desa
Melor

37. Desa
Pelangi

38. Desa
Permai Indah

39. Desa
Samudra

40. Desa
Singora

41. Desa
University

42. Desari
Apartments

43. Diamond
Villa

44. E-Park

45. Eastern
Court

46. Eden
Fairway

47. Eden
Seaview

48. Emerald
Park

49. Fairway
View

50. Ferringhi
Delima

51. Ferringhi
Mutiara

52. Festival
Apartment

53. Flamingo
Series

54. Forest
Field

55. Gambier
Heights

56. GL
Garden

57. Gold
Coast Condo

58. Golf
View Apartment

59. Grand
Ocean

60. Grand
View

61. Greenlane
Heights Blk G

62. Greenlane
Park

63. Gurney
Beach Resort

64. Gurney
Palace

65. Gurney
Park

66. Gurney
Villa

67. Gurney
Ville

68. Halaman
Areka

69. Halaman
Cendana

70. Halaman
Krystal

71. Halaman
Pulau Tikus

72. Halaman
Sentosa

73. Halaman
Teratai

74. Harmony
View

75. Hillside
Garden

76. Horizon
Tower

77. I-Regency
Condominium

78. Indah
Bay

79. Jade
View

80. Jay
Series

81. Kiara
Indah Apartment

82. Kingfisher
Series

83. Kondo
Berjaya

84. Kota
Emas Apartment

85. KPM

86. Krystal
Suria

87. Krystal
Villa

88. Lakeside
Tower

89. Lavinia
Apartment

90. Leader
Garden

91. Leisure
Bay

92. Logan
Ville

93. Mahligai
Baiduri

94. Maica
Court

95. Mar
Vista

96. Marina
Bay

97. Marina
Tower

98. Marina
Tower Relau

99. Mayfair
Penang

100. MBF
Tower

101. Medan
Lumba Kuda

102. Melati
Apartment

103. Menara
Greenview

104. Miami
Green Condo

105. Midlands
Condo

106. Millennium
Tower

107. Mutiara
Court

108. Mutiara
Heights

109. Mutiara
Perdana

110. Mutiara
Villa

111. N-Park
Apartment

112. Naninong
Apartment

113. OceanView

114. Palm
Palladium

115. Park
Avenue

116. Parkview
Towers

117. Pearl
Garden

118. Pearl
View

119. Pen-Hill
Condo

120. Penhill
Apartment

121. Penhill
Perdana Condo

122. PG1

123. Pierce
Palace

124. Porta
Mas

125. Precious
Court

126. Prima
View

127. Putra
Marine

128. Putra
Place Condo

129. Regency
Heights

130. Relau
Indah Condo

131. Relau
Vista

132. Scotland
Park

133. Scotland
Villa

134. Seaview
Garden

135. Serina
Bay

136. Silverton
Condominium

137. Sinar
Bukit Dumbar

138. Springfield
Condo

139. Springtide
Residences

140. Sri
Abadi

141. Sri
Bukit Jambul

142. Sri
Golden Bay

143. Sri
Ivory Apartment

144. Sri
Kristal

145. Sri
Pangkor

146. Sri
Perdana

147. Sri
Permai

148. Sri
Pinang

149. Sri
Saujana

150. Sri
Saujana, Georgetown

151. Sri
York

152. Straits
Regency

153. Sunny
Ville

154. Sunrise
Garden

155. Suria
Mutiara

156. Symphony
Park

157. Taman
Desa Relau 2

158. Taman
Harmoni

159. Taman
Jubilee

160. Taman
Kheng Tian

161. Taman
Kristal

162. Taman
Lembah Hijau

163. Taman
Lone Pine

164. Taman
Medan Penaga

165. Taman
Pekaka Apartment

166. Taman
Sri Bunga

167. Tanjung
Beach Condo

168. Tanjung
Court

169. Tanjung
Park

170. Tanjung
Pura

171. The
Cove Condominium

172. The
Palazzo

173. The
Reef

174. The
Regency

175. The
Spring

176. The
View

177. Tiara
View

178. Treasure
Ville

179. Twin
Towers

180. U-Garden
Condo

181. University
Heights

182. University
Place

183. Victoria
Heights

184. Villa
Emas

185. Villa
Indah

186. Villa
Kejora

187. Villa
Mas Ewani

188. Villa
Ria Apartment

189. Villa
Saujana

190. Villa
Sri Kenanga

191. Villamas

192. Vista
Condo

193. Vistaria
Condominium

194. Westlands
Court

List of upcoming new high rise building under the administration
of Lim Guan Eng

1. 1-World

2. 1-World
2

3. 8
Gurney

4. All
Seasons Park

5. BayStar
Condominium

6. Bayu
Ferringhi Condo

7. Birch
Regency

8. Boulevard
Condominium

9. Centana
Condominium

10. Central
Park

11. College
Heights

12. D'
Piazza Condominium

13. Delima
Palace

14. Fettes
Residences

15. Gurney
Paragon

16. Halaman
Kenanga

17. Halaman
Kristal (Blk B & C)

18. Harmony
Residence

19. Hillcrest
Residences

20. Idaman
Cempaka

21. Idaman
Iris

22. Infinity
Beachfront Condo

23. Island
Resort 1

24. Island
Resort 10

25. Ixora
Heights

26. Kelawai
View Condo

27. Lanai
Seri Condominium

28. Lavender
Park

29. Maritime
Square

30. Melody
Homes

31. Mutiara
Pica

32. Pavilon
Tower

33. Pearl
Regency

34. Pinhorn
Suites

35. Platino
Luxury Condo

36. Quayside
Condominium

37. Reflection
Condominium

38. Sierra
Vista Apartment

39. SkyHome
- by the beach

40. Sri
Aman

41. Summer
Place

42. Suria
Vista

43. Surin
Condominium

44. The
Brezza

45. The
L.O.O.C Residence

46. The
Light Linear

47. The
Light Point

48. The
Light Waterfront

49. The
Oasis Condominium

50. The
Peak Residences

51. The
Suites At Waterside

52. The
Uban Residence

53. The
Waterfront

54. Vista
Gambier

55. Zan
Pavillon
Condominium

Comments

Is Ong Eu Soon's posting,

Is Ong Eu Soon's posting, above, made with sincere intent?

Many of the examples of highrise condominiums given by the author were underway long before March 2008. And to affirm that highrise construction should be limited to corridors served by mass transit is tantamount to saying that 95 percent of highrise buildings presently standing in Malaysia should never have been built. Apart from the two LRT lines in Kuala Lumpur, there are no mass transit corridors in Malaysia.

Typically, cities densify first at their centre. In the case of Penang however, densification of the centre would imply the destruction of George Town's heritage buildings and of its existing road network. The current State government, quite rightly, has opted to restrict development of this nature. Indeed, within George Town, economic health will depend on re-valorising traditional low-rise urbanism.

High-density development in peripheral areas is a logical necessity if one accepts the premise that Penang Island's population should and will continue to grow. For many residents of heretofore quiet neighbourhoods, this is of course a bitter pill to swallow. One can empathise with their discomfort. Yet NIMBYism is not a solution : the de-stigmatisation of walking and of bicycling, coupled with the development of a truly effective public transport network, is called for. And this can happen only with active encouragement, heretofore lacking, from the Federal government.