AicE-Bs 2011 Famagusta,

North Cyprus, Turkey

FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE PLANNING AND SURVEYING, UiTM MALAYSIA

FACULTY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING, UiTM MALAYSIA

Presentation Outline

• Livable Cities – A Quick Overview

• Planning Parks for Livable Cities

• Future Role of Proposed Development

• About The Project - Multidisciplinary Approach

• Methodology & Approach

• Examples of Green Technology Innovation Incorporated in The Design of

Park

• Green Technology design practice is a new solution that must be

applicable for preserving a nature and reduce the pollution as well.

• The applications of energy efficiency innovation should impact on the

liveability of the park.

• Thus, new innovations and initiatives need to be formulated in executing

plans of action in mitigating climate change so that we can reach the goals

of livability;

• This paper aims to exemplify an effort by a group of students, through

multi-professional inputs, in designing for a city facility that can add more

towards a livable city and also address the impact of climate change;

• Although only a practical exercise, nevertheless, it is hoped that the ideas

and approach will be used when the proposed city development is

implemented.

Introduction

• Ranked by London-based Economist Intelligence Unit, by assessing thelevel of Hardship for expatriates in 130 cities worldwide, focusing on housing,

education, recreational facilities and climate;

Elements:

Political And Economic Stability

Cultural Vitality

Threats of Terrorism

Crime Rate

Educational Quality

Health Care

Efficient Infrastructure

Recreational Opportunities

Traffic Congestion

Currency Exchange Regulations

Political and Media Censorship

Schools

Housing

Public Safety

Environment

Level Of Corruption

Climate Conditions

Entertainment

Foods & Cuisine

Pollution

Vibrancy

Inflation

Cost Of Living

Public Transportation

Permeability And Access

Cleanliness

Aesthetics / Attractiveness

Easy Mobility

Child Friendly

Common Spaces as Focus of Social Life

No Waste

Jobs And Employment Opportunities

Inclusiveness (Dialogue And Involvement Of All)

Diversity

Mutual Respect

Clubs And Leisure Facilities

Information

Innovation – New Technology

Clean Water

Livable Cities – A Quick Overview

Planning Parks for Livable Cities

• For a Great Cities, planning for parks is important for the contribution

towards more livable cities;

• According to the Enrique Peñalosa Londono, former Mayor of Bogota City

in his Keynote Address at the Urban Parks Institute’s さGreat Parks/Great

Citiesざ Conference, July 30, 2001

さParks play many non-obvious roles in constructing a society. If we truly

believe in a society of equals, we must have a few minimum conditions for

equality. Equality is not about the equality of income, but equality of

dignity as a member of society and equality for the pursuit of human

development and happiness.ざ

Vienna‟s Main Central Park

Park in Most Livable Cities Around The World

Stanley Park In Vancouver Alexandria Park in Melbourne

Botanical Park In Adelaide

Background of The Project

Site Background

GUTHRIE CORRIDOR EXPRESSWAYC

SMK SERI KUNDANG,

RAWANGSK SERI KUNDANG,RAWANG

Kuang is a

town in the

District of

Gombak,

Selangor.

Formerly an abandoned tin mine, operated by the Bakap Mining Company S/B. It become a popular water sports and picnicking spot although with limited facilities.

KEY PLAN

LOCATION PLANTotal Water Body (60 acre) Total Area (90 acre)

KG.MELAYU SERI KUNDANG

TAMAN SERI TASIK BIRU

KG. SETIA

KG.PERMATA

LAGUNA APARTMENT

• The Selangor Structure Plan has

identified strategies for Open Spaces &

Recreation;

• Tasik Biru Kundang is identified as

recreational area for people living in

Gombak;

• This lake is located along the growtharea of the Guthrie Corridor; it will be a

development consisting of residential,

retail, service centres, and urban parks.

The Future Role of The Proposed Park in The

Selangor Development

-Local Plan of Selayang

Municipal Council (MPS), thelake is identified in one of the

planning blocks.

-Development Strategies:

• To Function as future State

Park

• To serve as a public park tothe residents;

• To attract tourism andeconomic generation for the

nearby village.

The Future Role of The Proposed Park in

Selayang Development

Scope Identifying• Planners, Architecture and Landscape Architecture

– Regional and City Context, Site Inventory and Analysis, Accessibility Analysis,

Social Survey

• Civil Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Environmental Technology

– Soil Structure, Water Quality, Engineering System, New Innovation of GreenTechnology

•Applied Science (Plantation, Forensics, Food Technology, BioComposite, Dentistry)

– Contribution to the Idea, Education to the people, Health Improvement,

Material using to reduce cost, and New Innovation of Green Technology

TechnologicalInnovation

EnvironmentHealth

Methodology and Approach

Science Playground

Food Information

Reflexology Path

Aqua Sport : Skiing and Kayaking

Landscape Therapy

Outdoor Gym

Jogging Track

Fish Reflexology

Relocate Shop

Water Treatment

Storm Water Management

Tropical Farmville

Plant Information

Recycle Bin

Water Fountain

Fruits Orchard

Floating Walkways

Mechanical Gazebo

Green Wall

Floating RestaurantNight Landscape

Zero Energy Buildings

Geostone Walls

Ecological Park

WPC and Recycle Material Usage

Methodology and Approach

Geostone WallsCivil Engineers

Biofilter in Storm Water Management

Tooth Fairy Walk

Landscape Therapy

Mechanical Gazebo

Green Wall

Mechanical Engineers

Zero Energy Building

Bridge

Project A- Research/Documentation- Design (Approved by Project Leader)

Project B- Research/Documentation- Design (Approved by Project Leader)

Environmental Technology

Water Treatment Project C- Research/Documentation- Design (Approved by Project Leader)

Dentistry Project D- Research/Documentation- Design (Approved by Project Leader)

THERAPEUTIC GARDEN

MATRIX PAVILLION

BLUE MARBLE BRIDGE

FLOATING FOODCOURT

SCIENCE INTEGRATED PLAYGROUND

SCULPTURE WALK

CAPSULE OUTDOOR GALERY

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

TOOTH FAIRY WALK

BLUE LAKE CHALET 1 MALAYSIA HARMONY WALK

SPORTS CENTRE

LAKE CRUISE

GREEN INTEGRATEDPLAZA

WATCH TOWER

KIOSK BUILDING

PARKING

Master Plan

Why the multi-disciplinary approach is required?

• No one profession or specialization can address issues on the

environment. There must be a shared knowledge and approach to address the

issues and challenges in order to generate holistic solutions;

What were the challenges faced?

• Who shall be the project leader and coordinator;• Every one wanted his / her own ideas to take precedence over others;

How were these overcome?

• As the planner understood the macro planning, the site in relation to the

overall strategic plan, the planner acted as coordinator & leader;

• Discussions and brain storming amongst members of the group, and reachinga consensus towards a common goal – that of a holistic solution, assisted in the

formulation of the solutions.

The Multi-disciplinary Approach

• Planning- Regional And City Context

• Accessibility Analysis

• Site Inventory

• Social Survey

• Water Analysis

• Soil Analysis

Analysis Undertaken Before Formulation

Issues & Problems60' right-of-way

Rural Roadway19' pavement parking on gravel shoulder drainage in gravel swale no sidewalk

Focal point:

There are so many

people pointing at this

area for activities

Noisy Sound from the

road behind.

Drainage basin problems

From cement factory

behind

Habitats for Birds

Need More Facilities for

recreational activities

Potential Entrance

Good view

Water pump generator

Erosion Treat

Bad smell from

existing drainage

Potential New

Road

Potential:

The land here is flat and big and can

create some active and interesting

activities.

Potential as main center.

Potential:

Potential to upgrade existing a

jet ski area by providing the

special needs of jet ski activities

Constraint:

Near to village and residential house.

Potential:

Potential to create more passive space for

people to rest and enjoy the environment and

to minimize noise pollution.

Potential:

Preserve the existing natural settings as a

camping area and enhance basic

amenities for camping activities.

Constraint:

Food area so near with main road.

Users parking besides the road

and cause safety issues

Potential:

Existing food area should be

upgraded and provide

comfortable and safety parking

area

Constraint:

Occur conflict with jet-ski users and

kayaking activities

Potential:

Potential for setting a jetty area to

minimize conflicts in term of

activities (kayaking-.jet-ski)

Potential & Constraints

Soil Analysis PARAMETER Average reading

Moisture content, (%) 9.51%

Specific gravity, Gs 2.657Mg/m3

Particle size distribution:•Gravel•Sand •Silt•ClaySoil Classification

3.67%72.00%16.33%8.00%

Very Clayey Sand (SCL)

Apparent cohesion, CAngle of shearing resistance, Ø:Strength of the soil, τ

4.20kPa31.47o

65.41kPa

Maximum dry density 1.939Mg/m3

Optimum moisture content 10.31%

Conclusion

• soil analysis is important in designing geotechnical structure such as stability of the slope, embankment,

bearing capacity of foundation and also the retaining wall.

• suitable strength test must be conduct which can reflect the field condition.

• different of the strength test will give the different value of the strength parameter of the site condition

Parameter Average reading

Temperature 32.180C

Turbidity 48.397

TSS 6 ppm

DO mg/l 5.129

pH 6.996

PO3-4 0.32875

NH3-N 0.28125

Water Analysis

The reading was compared to NATIONAL WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR MALAYSIA

Result: Class IIA Conventional treatment requiredFishery II: Sensitive aquatic species

Design Concept

Active

Active

Semi-active

Semi- active

Passive

Lake cruise Picnic area

Jet ski Capsule gallery

Administration centre Food court

Sport centre Plaza

Kiosk Swimming area

Ecological park

1 Malaysia harmony walkOutdoor gym

Sculpture walk

Science playground

D’ Matrix Pavilion

Therapeutic GardenBlue Marble Bridge

Tooth Fairy Walk

Water fountainTheme:

Reactivity, Efficiency,

Transparency

Concept:‘GREEN INTERGRATED SUSTAINABLE’

THERAPEUTIC GARDEN

MATRIX PAVILLION

BLUE MARBLE BRIDGE

FLOATING FOODCOURT

SCIENCE INTEGRATED PLAYGROUND

SCULPTURE WALK

CAPSULE OUTDOOR GALERY

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

TOOTH FAIRY WALK

BLUE LAKE CHALET 1 MALAYSIA HARMONY WALK

SPORTS CENTRE

LAKE CRUISE

GREEN INTEGRATEDPLAZA

WATCH TOWER

KIOSK BUILDING

PARKING

Master Plan

Examples of Green Innovations

Incorporated in the Design of the Park

Retaining Wall DesignGeostone Seawalls are defined as embankments that prevent the erosion of ashoreline by a body of water to prevent the surrounding area of the lake fromflooding especially when heavy rain.

Advantage of Geostone Seawalls

a) Works against the water body b) Connection strength

Geotsone Seawall Design

Length : 2000 meter

Height : 6 ‘ – 4 “ ( including embankment)

Solar Energy

SolarLamp

Solar Gazebo

• The park lamp designed withphotovoltaic panel on the top of it.

• Generated DC current will flow topower system in the rod of the lampand will supply back to the as ACcurrent to be used by the bulb.

• The gazebo designed with photovoltaicpanel as the roof of it.

• Designed to have 2 level to increase theheight of the gazebo to obtainedmaximum sunlight.

• Generated DC current will flow topower system and will supply back tothe gazebo as AC current to be used bythe lamp in the gazebo and also to thenearest load.

SIDE ELEVATION

FRONT ELEVATION REAR ELEVATION

SPACE PLANNING

CONCEPTUAL

Zero Energy Building

Solar Daylighting

The concept used is the sunlight outside the building will be reflected intothe room and act as lamp.

Human Power

The playground equipment such asmarry- go-round and swing whichgenerate kinetic energy is used togenerate electricity

• The walk way which absorb the

impact from people running or

walking above it in the form of

kinetic energy.

ECOLOGICAL PARK

Watchtower

Victoria cruziana area

Tropical „Farmville‟

To provide a vast view on the entire lake ecosystem as a part of environmental education

•Act as natural oxygenator

•As Bio Filter(ammonia nitrate)

•Add plant diversity on the island

•Act as natural wind barrier

Ecological Park

Purpose:

Decreased temperature fluctuations

Reduce the expansion and contraction of building materials.

Shield the building envelope from ultra-violet rays and acidic rain

Reducing cracking and carbonization of the building envelope

Improved buildings durability and its service-life extended

Green Wall

Example Of Planting Material

Scienific Name: Bucida molinetiCommon Name: Dwarf Geometry Tree

Scienific Name: Juniperus ChinensisCommon Name: Chinese Juniper

Scienific Name: Callistemon citrinusCommon Name: Bottlebrush Tree

Scienific Name: Syzygium campanulatumCommon Name: Kelat Paya

Scienific Name: Samanea Saman“Yellow”

Common Name: Yellow Rain Tree

Scienific Name: Salix babylonicaCommon Name: Babylon Weeping

Willow

Example of WPC usage

The pictures of turf for children’s playground and outdoor gym

Examples Bio-composite

Lessons Learnt• Any effort towards making livable cities must be a concerted one with inputsfrom all professionals and stakeholders;

• Leadership is vital to ensure cohesion and to reach a common goal;

• In the areas of the built environment and provision of a facility for the people,

the role of the Town Planner is vital to ensure that the Master Plan at State,

regional, district and Local levels provides for elements of livability for all current

and future communities;

• In the design of these facilities, the elements that will help reduce the impact

of climate change must be incorporated and should be mandatory; what theseelements are will need the input from all professionals and sepcialists;

• Green Technology is there to help us professionals in mitifgating impacts of

climate change, but there are also natural and cheaper solutions, such as the

use of proper flora;

• Mitigating the impacts of climate change is a vital action towards the creation

of livable cities.

• Given the growing interest in sustainable development and

addressing climate change, green technology & designs should be

incorporated in our new built environments;

• This project, if developed, could serve as a model for the other parks

and gardens in the state.

• Any development should be the joint effort through partnerships of

various professions;

• Sustainability needs to be at the heart of everything we do in order to

mitigate the impacts of the climate change and achieve livable cities.

Concluding Remarks

• Rijal Saffuan (2010). Sustainable Green Technology Innovation for Liveable

Cities, Paper Presentation, 1st International Young Planners Forum 2010,

Kuala Lumpur

• Enrique Peñalosa Londono (2001). Park for Liveable Cities: Lesson from aRadical Mayor, Keynote Address, Urban Parks Institute‟s “Great Parks/Great

Cities” Conference, New York

• Selangor State Structure Plan 2020

• Selayang Municipal Council Local Plan 2020

References

Team Members