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Livable streets: The effects of physical problems on the quality and livability of Kuala Lumpur streets
Highlights Identified physical attributes of streetscape to evaluate livability of streets. Bukit Bintang St. and Tun Perak St. in Kuala Lumpur were selected as case studies. Discovered physical problems of Kuala Lumpur streets. Determined physical problems that deteriorate livability of Kuala Lumpur streets. Recommended some practical measures for physical quality improvement of KL streets.
Abstract The aim of this article is to understand whether the physical attributes of streetscapes affect the livability of Kuala Lumpur streets. Traffic management has been stressed as the main determinant of livable streets, but physical features have been merely pointed out. Yet, does physical quality deterioration of streetscapes affect the livability degradation of urban spaces? To answer this question, people’s perception towards the physical quality of multifunctional streets, have been examined in this study. Identification of fourteen streetscape’s physical attributes was fulfilled based on a comprehensive literature review. Through structured observations and questionnaire surveys, the physical attributes of each case study was evaluated and the physical problems were discovered. Additionally, users’ perception on the identified problems and their effects on livability of the studied areas were found and defined. The result revealed that physical problems like improper walkway paving, inadequate public services and maintenance, besides traffic congestion, are deteriorating the livability of streets.
Livable streets: The effects of physical problems on the quality and livability of Kuala Lumpur streets
Highlights Identified physical attributes of streetscape to evaluate livability of streets. Bukit Bintang St. and Tun Perak St. in Kuala Lumpur were selected as case studies. Discovered physical problems of Kuala Lumpur streets. Determined physical problems that deteriorate livability of Kuala Lumpur streets. Recommended some practical measures for physical quality improvement of KL streets.
Abstract The aim of this article is to understand whether the physical attributes of streetscapes affect the livability of Kuala Lumpur streets. Traffic management has been stressed as the main determinant of livable streets, but physical features have been merely pointed out. Yet, does physical quality deterioration of streetscapes affect the livability degradation of urban spaces? To answer this question, people’s perception towards the physical quality of multifunctional streets, have been examined in this study. Identification of fourteen streetscape’s physical attributes was fulfilled based on a comprehensive literature review. Through structured observations and questionnaire surveys, the physical attributes of each case study was evaluated and the physical problems were discovered. Additionally, users’ perception on the identified problems and their effects on livability of the studied areas were found and defined. The result revealed that physical problems like improper walkway paving, inadequate public services and maintenance, besides traffic congestion, are deteriorating the livability of streets.
Livable streets: The effects of physical problems on the quality and livability of Kuala Lumpur streets
Mahmoudi, Mohadeseh (author) / Ahmad, Faizah (author) / Abbasi, Bushra (author)
Cities ; 43 ; 104-114
2014-11-27
11 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
| Taylor & Francis Verlag | 2018
| Taylor & Francis Verlag | 2005
| TIBKAT | 1981