Evaluating Multi-dimensional Human Needs in Open Spaces:  Taman Tasik Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Dasimah Omar; Filzani Illia Ibrahim; Nik Hanita Nik Mohamad

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v1i2.259

Authors

Dasimah Omar Centre of Studies for Town and Regional Planning, Faculty of Architecture, Planning& Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia
Filzani Illia Ibrahim Centre of Studies for Town and Regional Planning, Faculty of Architecture, Planning& Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia
Nik Hanita Nik Mohamad Centre of Postgraduate Studies, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v1i2.259

Keywords:

Open Spaces, Physical Health, Outdoor Urban Environment, Human Interaction

Abstract

The paper aims to provide valuable insight of the various dimensions of human needs' and their perceived benefits towards open spaces. This study employed a mixed method research design involving both quantitative and qualitative methods that were utilised to identify and evaluate the human-human interaction and human-nature interaction in the area of study. Primary data was gathered by using questionnaire survey that administered to 428 respondents as visitors to a public park. The finding of this study is intended to show the main domains that reflect human needs' toward open spaces together with perceived benefits to the open spaces users.

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