FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

KKKH 4284 SUSTAINABLE URBAN PLANNING
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TASK 7: URRBAN RENEWAL




LECTURER:
PROF. IR. DR. RIZA ATIQ ABDULLAH BIN O.K. RAHMAT
DR. MUHAMAD NAZRI BIN BORHAN
DR. NORLIZA BINTI MOHD AKHIR



NAME : NURUL SYAFINA AUNI BINTI SAMAD
MATRIC NO. : A132101
DEPARTMENT : JKAS/4

1.0 PROBLEM STATEMENT

Kajang has transformed itself from a small old town to a big modern town by designing and
developing new township such as Bandar Baru Bangi and Bandar Seri Putra as well as
extending its CBD (central business district) such as extension to Sungai Chua. However, its
centre is inadequately transformed and most of its residences are working in Kuala
Lumpur and other external areas. Write your vision and plan for Kajang to transform its town
centre and to be a self-reliance town. You may use sketches to enhance your vision and plan.

2.0 INTRODUCTION

Kajang is a town in the eastern part of Selangor, Malaysia. Kajang is the district capital of
Hulu Langat. It is located 21 kilometres from Malaysias capital, Kuala Lumpur. The current
locational gravity of growth in Kajang would be Sungai Chua. The total population of Kajang
has grown rapidly in the past few years with estimated population growth of 9% per annum.
The soon-to-be realised Klang Valley MRT station in Bandar Kajang will boost the property
value in Sungai Chua.
In addition, Kajangs population of 342,657 is 60.4% Malay, 19.3% Chinese, 9.7%
Indians and 10.6% other ethnic groups. Kajangs main population centres are Sg. Kantan, Sg.
Jelok, Sg. Ramal, Sungai Chua, Sg. Sekamat, Bandar Mahkota, Jalan Reko, Jalan Bukit,
Bandar Sungai Long, Bandar Tun Hussein Onn, Cheras Perdana, Taman Sri Ramal dan
Taman Kajang Prima. With rapid growth from this area especially Sungai Chua, Kajang has
transformed itself from a small old town to a big modern town by designing and developing
new township such as Bandar Baru Bangi and Bandar Seri Putera. Kajang has its own
landmarks which are Stadium Kajang, famous Satay Kajang and also Kajang mosque. Kajang
can be transform into a self-reliance town instead of being town center. In order to ensure that
the development is sustainable, we can apply the concept of EU Best Practices.

3.0 VISION & MISSION

The vision is to transform a compact city Kajang into a sustainable and efficient city with
good environment and economic growth where people desire to live in. While the mission is
to redevelop Kajang into high density urban landuse involving relocation of business, the
demolition of structures, the relocation of people and the use of eminent domain which is
government purchase of property for public purpose as a legal instrument to take private
property for city-initiated development projects. However, the transformation of Kajang to be
a self-reliance town needs a proper strategies and planning.

4.0 URBAN RENEWAL

Urban renewal is a program of land redevelopment in areas of moderate to high urban density
urban landuse. Urban renewal has been seen by proponents as an economic engine and a
reform mechanism and by critics as a mechanism for control. It may enhance existing
communities, and in some cases result in the demolition of neighborhoods. The process has
had a major impact on many urban landscapes, and has played an important role in the
history and demographics of cities around the world. However, urban renewal is a resource-
intensive and time-consuming process. It does not only involve the replacement or renovation
of obsolete-buildings, but also the development of supporting infrastructure such as roads,
utility supply and sewerage treatment facilities.

In order to reach mission to be a self-reliance town without any scale of failure, we
need a proper plan so that Kajang will rebirth as a new attractive city. Urban renewal is
suitable to be propose for Kajang but it is normally involves relatively large-scale
redevelopment of urban areas, rather than piecemeal rebuilding of individual buildings or the
provision of specific facilities. The goals are long term and continuing. A redevelopment
project undertaken today may itself be in need of urban renewal in the future. Hence, below is
the planning of urban renewal of Kajang:

a) Improvements to the urban environment and infrastructures by the provision of
more open space, community and other facilities.
i) We can develop an area with complete facilities to let communities have a
space to walk with dignity, integrity and without overcrowding.
ii) We can improve the infrastructures system such as a clear structure in the
pedestrian system, beautiful and effective lighting, good conditions for people
with disabilities and people with prams, a few and short waiting times at
intersections and many well-placed benches. This will attract people to live in
Kajang.
b) Improvements to urban layouts, road networks and other infrastructure
i) Transportation network is important element of a good city. We need to
improve the road networks to reduce traffic congestion issue in Kajang.
ii) We also can provide an effective public transportation system with best
services and travel time where people can go everywhere without using
private car. All this things will attract people to use it and will contribute to a
sustainable environment.

c) The replacement or renovation of obsolete buildings
i) This is the most challenging part in urban renewal as Kajang is an old town. In
order rebuilt and replace the old building, we need to convince the owners that
the developments will success.
ii) Every change to existing buildings, a street or a space that has potential to
enrich or, if poorly designed, impoverish a part of the public realm.

d) Construct a sustainable area with optimal usage
i) To build a sustainable building, we have to consider on its energy usage, the
orientation, infrastructures and the material used.
ii) In terms of energy, optimal usage is encouraged with a renewal energy source.
The energy efficiency and green energy generation should be combined
together.
iii) We can use an environmental friendly material such as high-performance
windows with low emissivity glazings, water-savings appliances, structural
insulated panels, tankless water heaters, photovoltaic panels and others.

e) Redeveloping a particular area in order to act as a catalyst for redevelopment of
neighbouring areas by private developers, as enhanced property values make
this more viable. economic
i) In terms of economy, we can develop an industrial area in Kajang that can
offer a lot of employment. This can attract people to live and work in Kajang
instead of working outside Kajang such as Kuala Lumpur.
ii) Reinforce and promote Kajang centre town as the premier location for
business, shopping, living, entertainment and cultural activities is one of a
good point to boost the economy of Kajang.
iii) Act as an economic engine and a reform mechanism and by critics as a
mechanism for control. Kajang should provide more employment
opportunities to residences so that the residences will stay working at Kajang
instead of working in Kuala Lumpur.

However, there are some basic problems in urban renewal such as the process of assembling
small lots and individual properties in multiple ownership into large lots capable of
comprehensive redevelopment. In such circumstances, large scale redevelopment becomes
difficult and financially risky. The other difficulty is the need of relocation residents and
businesses from properties which need to be redeveloped. Also the value of the redeveloped
properties which is not always sufficient to cover the costs of acquiring existing properties,
relocation and development can be one of the major problem. However, this problem can be
solved by discussing and approaching people who get involved.

5.0 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AND PRIVATISATION OF PUBLIC
SPACES

Public space is a social space that is generally open and accessible to people. Roads, public
squares, parks and beaches are typically considered public space. Government buildings
which are open to the public, such as libraries are public space. Although not considered
public space, privately owned buildings or property visible from sidewalks and public
thoroughfares may affect the public visual landscape, for example, by outdoor advertising.
Kajang city can make improvement to certain public space by using the tax revenue from the
district. Thus, a lot of facilities can be improved and also can enhance the quality of the
community in Kajang city. For example, we can also privatize parking area in order to
upgrade facilities.

6.0 NAKED STREET AND MOSQUE CENTRED

The concept of naked street is a completely open and even surface on which motorists and
pedestrians negotiated with each other by eye contact. It can be apply in Kajang by
removing all the things that were supposed to make it safe for the pedestrian such as traffic
lights, railings, kerbs and road markings. Although initially this may seem like it would cause
chaos in the roads and an increase in road crashes, at specific types of location naked roads
have had the opposite effect and improved safety. In addition, by encouraging human activity
close to the junction and relying on eye contact rather than conventional signals and signs,
traffic queues appear to have diminished and safety appears to have improved. Indirectly, it
claimed a natural interaction between driver and the pedestrian that would create a more
civilised environment.
The other concept that can be adapted in redevelopment of Kajang town is mosque
centre as one of the landmarks of this town is Kajang mosque. The centralization concept is
to create short distance between places. As a result, we can reduce travelling time as it closely
related to the pollution and consumption of money and time. We can highlight the function
and need of Kajang mosque so that residents will make it alive with Islamic activities. Then,
we can redevelop facilities like shop houses and offices around the mosque in purpose to give
adequate facilities and amenities to generate the development and sustainable growth.

7.0 MODERN PUBLIC TRANSPORT FACILITIES

As mentioned above, it is important to have a good transportation system to enable easier
access by all modes of transport. However, to fulfil the characteristics of sustainable city, we
need to concern on air quality which related to the transportation. Thus, what we can do is,
we can encourage people to use public transportation by having a modern and effective
public transportation network and services. This is because of modern public transport are
using hydrogen fuel in generating electricity. It can reduce the emission of greenhouse gases
that contribute to air pollution.
Therefore, we have to design route that can connect to many places in order to
provide genuine choice of travel. Modern transport such as tramline that travel internally and
around Kajang perimeter can be proposed in this town. In order to reach sustainable index,
this tramline system will utilizing the electric energy as power of movement. The electricity
generation is from hydrogen fuel cell and biomass sources.




8.0 CONCLUSION

As a conclusion, Kajang can be transform and redevelop from an old town to a big modern
town that self-reliance by having a proper designing and planning. We can also extract the
best practices in Europe to be implemented in this town.