Research proposal of Malaysia’s urban streetscape

in Kuala Lumpur Golden Triangle

By

Leong Vui Yung 0320362

Ivy Voo Vui Yee 0319534

Liong Shun Qi 0315942

Fung Ho Yeng 0319473

Allen Jonathan Guansing 1007p10666

Paul W. (Urban Sketcher). (2010). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. [Sketch]. Retrieved from

http://fireflyworkshop.blogspot.my/2010_05_01_archive.html

Lecturer

Arch. Prince Favis Isip

07 April 2016

Introduction

We have chosen urban streetscape as our topic for this research report. Urban streetscape defines

as the design quality of the street and its visual effect in urban area. Our country spends lot of efforts on

planning the streetscape, including adding informative signage, providing safe and clean environment and

so on. We are purposely having a one day trip to the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur to conduct our

research. We hope that we can really learn more about urban streetscape throughout this project.

Research Subject

Main question : How is the streetscape planning in Malaysia?

Specific questions : 1. How efficient Malaysia’s signage is and what is the role of its in streetscape?

2. How does the courtyard design affect the qualities of streetscape?

3. What is the degree of permeability of pedestrian walkway to its surrounding

context in Malaysia?

4. How safe and hygiene Malaysia’s street is?

5. What is the experience of night and day of Malaysia’s street?

Objectives of the Research

Main : To understand the exact nature and composition of city streetscapes in Kuala Lumpur

Golden Triangle.

Specific : 1. To further understand Malaysia’s streetscape planning in order to promote economics,

tourism and social development.

2. To enhance our analytical skills in urban planning for further learning option and

observation skills on capturing details.

3. To enhance our knowledge and communication skills with the public.

Significances of Research

Main : To further understand the influences of streetscape to Malaysian’s lifestyle and living qualities.

Specific : 1. To improve the safety issues of Malaysia especially for the sector of 3 main types network :

pedestrian network, public and private vehicle network and railway network.

2. To figure out solutions of the problems that Malaysia facing nowadays.

3. To lead Malaysian get more familiar with their country streetscape and also introduce the

beauty of Malaysia streetscape to foreign, including clarified Malaysia’s city arrangement

for foreign to get easier to travel with.

4. To get basic acknowledgement about urban planning and be prepared for the students

taking urban related project.

Research Methodologies

- Video recording

- Photograph

- Interview ( If possible )

- Library research

- One- day trip

KLCC Pavilion Bukit Bintang ( Sungei Wang, Times Square, Lot 10, Low

Yat ) Jalan Alor Imbi Pasar Seni ( China Town ) Masjid

Jamek ( Merdeka Square ) Little India

Definition of Terminologies

1. Streetscape : A broad term to mean everything that makes up the scene on a street. The

typical elements include the road, buildings, sidewalks, street trees, street lights, benches,

trash receptacles, and adjoining open spaces.

2. Urban Planning : Can be described as a technical and political process concerned with

the welfare of people, control of the use of land, design of the urban environment

including transportation and communication networks, and protection and

enhancement of the natural environment.

Expected Outcomes

- Photobook

- Sketches

References

McGill. (n.d). About Urban Planning. Retrieved from

http://www.landmark.edu/library/citation-guides/landmark-college-citation-guides/apa-citation-style-

guide/#Web pages

Streetscape Design Definitions. (n.d). Retrieved from

http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/bfp/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2015/06/5.-Streetscape-Design-D

efinitions.pdf