Kajang proposal

Proposed Kajang Local Plan for Sustainable Development

Sayed Ali Zainal Abidin A132667Muhamad Rahmad bin Mustar A133094Nurul Nadia binti Mohamad Yamin A134110

Introduction

Sustainable development is a development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’. This definition has attained universal traction and is seen by many who recognize the current unsustainable nature of society as a means of achieving sustainability.

Kajang is located in Hulu Langat District, in Selangor. The first settlement in Kajang was established in 1709. In 1807, Kajang was founded after the Klang War.

The current location 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.

As of 2004, a few townships have been developed in Kajang, such as Taman Prima Saujana (straight from JalanCheras), Sungai Chua, Taman Kajang Perdana (Kajang Highlands).

Areas surrounding these new townships are easily accessible via the SILK Expressway.

Issue at kajang

Higher population: the population in Kajang increases rapidly and it’s also due to the higher employment such as in commercial sector and public sector. All the residential will be converged at Kajang city.

Environmental issue: the increase in population and rapidly development of buildings in contribute to pollution in Kajang. The critical pollution that occur in Kajang due to the air pollution coming from transportation and for water pollution coming from industrial and residential development along Sungai Langat

Road congestion: road connection system in Kajang is very narrow and it cannot occupy the higher density of traffic congestion. Higher traffic congestion happened during peak hours and weekends

Due to the traffic congested, the pedestrian are not given priority and the facilities such as pedestrian bridge and sidewalk are not being provided for the pedestrian. So, the pedestrian safety is not a priority.

Demand on residential area. At the centre of Kajang city, the land use is more on the community facilities components and for the residential areas; it was located at the edge of the town. There are a few townships have been developed in Kajang such as Taman Prima Saujana, Taman Kajang Perdana and many more

QUALITY OF DEVELOPMENT

Our city will produce a quality development to achieve

a sustainable development

There are some qualities that should be focused to achieve sustainable development in term of

–economy quality –social quality –environmental quality.

Economic qualityOne of the ways to achieve the sustainable

development is through economic health of the city Economy activity, job creation and poverty should be noted and the role of informal activities and small-scale trade become important.

Social qualitySustainable urban development must take

into account social justice, basic human needs, public health, environmental awareness in space and time.. Social equality should be maintained in terms of economic opportunities in this city.

Environmental quality Sustainable urban development should be

carried out taking into account the ability cope that are consumption of resources, distribution of waste and pollution that is triggered on the city and surrounding areas.

 INTEGRATING TRANSPORT AND DEVELOPMENT

Sustainable development applied to transport systems requires the promotion of linkages between environmental protection, economic efficiency and social progress.

Transportation, as a core component supporting the interactions and the development of economic systems, has also been the object of much consideration about to what extent it is sustainable

Proposed Strategies

Redirecting the movement pattern of using the private transport to the public transport and also improving the service for public transport such as subway, busses and taxi.

Upgrading the road systems by widening and implementing the smart grid system for the transportation systems.

We also suggest making a new Bus Rapid Transit Systems (BRT)

Minimum environmental impact due to surge in travel demands 

The-density form of traditional kajang cities has recently come

under attack as the antithesis of the sustainable urban formpromoted by the compact city advocates

1.The densification and agglomeration of activities can involve

spatial structures such as logistics zones or transit oriented

developments and can result in reduced vehicle trips and

increase transport alternatives

2.The strategy of traffic is a more direct method of reducing

traffic demand.

DEVELOPMENT ACCESS

Pedestrians, cyclists, public and private transport are parts of every roadway environment.

Pedestrian The demand for provision of more and better

pedestrian and cyclists facilities, the demand

for this facilities influenced by :Car ownership The nature of the local community.Local land use activities.Quality of provision.Safety and security.

Improvement strategy

Improving the quality of bus services throughout the areaImproving network coverage to give access to key facilities.Improving bus stations and bus stops to improve the waiting

environment.Improving the scope and range of information provided to

passengers.Maintaining a range of tickets which allow travel throughout

the network or can be used on trams and trains

In general plan network due to long-term developments encourage the use of public transport by it competitive advantage over private car.

Parking

Parking controls Underground car parkPermeable interlocking designRelamp with energy efficient

efficient light bulbsMotivate people to car pooling

Urban design principles Density,diversity and mix - users, building type and public spaces

Pedestrian first - walking as preferred mode of travel

Transit supportive - mobility hubs eg: Toronto and Vyttila,India

Place making - attraction of local places,strong identity

Complete communities - walking distances of daily needs

Integrated natural systems - conserve and enhance health of natural environment

Integrated technical and industrial systems - manufacturing, transportation, communications and

construction infrastructure - increase their energy efficiency, and reduce their

environmental footprint.

Local source - grow and produce resources needed

Engaged communities - active participations of community members

Redundant & Durable - life safety and critical infrastructure system

Resilient cities - develop building types and urban forms with reduced

servicing costs, and reduced environmental footprints.

Context of overall planCreating attractive surroundingRespecting the old buildingsIntegrate into local community.

Safety & Security

Ensure safe and secure living environment.Sufficient police stations, posts and watch

centers. Video surveillance at strategic places

LANDSCAPE AND BIODIVERSITY

Do not disturb the reserved forestPlanted forest at undeveloped land areasDo the landscape at town and homeBuild more recreation gardenBuild a garden for those have big yard at

home

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Renewable energy is generated from natural resources such as wind, geothermal, hydro, and solar, landfill gas and fuel cell.

MALAYSIA RENEWABLE ENERGY CONSUMPTION

TO ENSURE ENERGY IS USED EFFECTIVELY IN HOUSES

Use compact fluorescent light bulbs to replace the lamp

Buy products that have the Energy Star label on them

Use solar power to heat water and pools, cook, and light homes and buildings

Use lawn as an air conditioner

AIR QUALITY

Create a tropical Garden City sensitive to it natural site and appropriate to its tropical regional location

Continue to maintain a judicious balance between development, ecology and national heritage

Enhance a city living environmentAttain an environment which is free from the

major forms of pollution

WATER QUALITY AND DRAINAGE

In line with the vision of a WorldClass CityMaintenance to the sewerage system to

prevent from flood problemMaintaining the flow capacity of the rivers

and ensuring there is no clogging

Conclusion

Sustainable development can be achieved if the communities itself are aware of the importance of sustainablility in our life.

Thank you.