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Unwind and Connect: Creating Safe and Inclusive Public Spaces in Urban Districts of Malaysia

Public Spaces and Integrated Planning

Unwind and Connect: Creating Safe and Inclusive Public Spaces in Urban Districts of Malaysia

By Wan Azlina Wan Ismail|2023-11-08T15:00:29+01:00September 26th 2023|

How can we transform the landscapes of Malaysian cities into green and sustainable neighbourhoods? Wan Azlina dissects the complex interplay of historical, economic, political, and cultural factors contributing to the scarcity of green spaces in Malaysian urban neighbourhoods.

“It’s a public space, so we shouldn’t lose it”

“It’s a public space, so we shouldn’t lose it”

By Alissa Raj|2024-01-02T15:48:49+01:00June 14th 2018|

The privatisation of public spaces often conflicts with the interests of the general public. So, what can inhabitants do to fight such privatisation processes? URBANET talked to Alissa Raj from Transition TTDI, a residents’ initiative that advocates for keeping a community park in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, public.