Walkability Design for Urban Public Housing Park

Authors

  • Dasimah Omar Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Kamarul Ariff Omar Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Saberi Othman Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris(UPSI), 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak Malaysia
  • Zaharah Mohd Yusoff Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v1i3.375

Keywords:

Outdoor Space, Pedestrian Linkages, Public Parks, Walkability Behavior

Abstract

The walkability approach is essential to ensure the connectivity among space in the urban area. The design should be appropriate, safety, maximize and capable of reaching every inch of the spaces, just by walking. Good connectivity must allow people to walk freely and accessible in many ways. People have great chances to meet each other or having potential outdoor activities without any challenges. This study aims to measure the user perception of the existing spaces in the urban public housing environment that been covered and uncovered with the walkability linkages. The objectives of this study are to identify the existing pedestrian linkages in the study area; to investigate the user perception of the existing walkability system in the study area, and finally to conclude and provide a better solution for better walkability opportunity among residents to access the public park.

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Published

2016-08-03

How to Cite

Omar, D., Omar, K. A., Othman, S., & Mohd Yusoff, Z. (2016). Walkability Design for Urban Public Housing Park. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 1(3), 311–317. https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v1i3.375

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Urban Environment / Urban Psychology

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