MAXIMISING LAND USE

1.1Urban Land Use

Mixed land use
Buildings have different uses on different floors.e.g. Commercial activities are on the ground floor,while residential flats on the upper floors.An example would be Compass Point in Singapore,with a condominium on the top floor and a shopping centre below.

High-density buildings
Due to higher demand for space in cities,buildings are built very close together and skyscrapers in Singapore,Shanghai and Hong Kong are built due to the fierce competition for land.

1.2Agricultural Land Use
Terracing
Terracing involves cutting steps into hillsides.The result looks like ripples and also increases the land space.

Hydroponics
Hydroponics does not require soil,only water.Hence, it takes up less space and benefits farmers.