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- Malaysia is at a pivotal moment in its urban development journey, with the Urban Redevelopment Act promising to transform cityscapes while preserving cultural heritage.
1 Introduction: Setting the Scene
- Background: The Urban Redevelopment Act is Malaysia’s response to the challenges and opportunities presented by rapid urbanization.
- Key Players: Over 50 delegates from various fields including architecture, town planning, law, and government, spearheaded by the Rehda Institute, played a crucial role in shaping this initiative.
- Objective: To address urban decay, slum development, and heritage conservation through comprehensive redevelopment strategies.
Story: Navigating Urban Renewal
- Urbanization Concerns: Projected increase in urbanization from 78% to 84% by 2040 highlights the urgency for comprehensive urban planning.
- Act’s Foundations: Inspired by insights from a study tour by Rehda Institute, involving over 50 professionals across various sectors.
- Key Strategies:
- –> Urban Redevelopment: Demolish and rebuild deteriorating areas.
- –> Urban Regeneration and Revitalisation: Inject new life into old neighborhoods.
- –> Urban Reconservation: Preserve and maintain heritage sites.
3 Technical Insights & Examples
- Targeted Areas for Redevelopment: Identification of 139 potential sites covering 1,372 acres signifies the scope of transformation.
- Economic and Safety Goals:
- –> Investment Potential: Opening avenues for significant investments, with expectations to significantly boost the Gross Development Value (GDV).
- –> Fire Safety: Addressing wiring issues to mitigate fire risks, which previously resulted in RM2.62 billion in losses.
- Heritage Conservation Efforts:
- –> Historic Taiping Market: An example of urban reconservation, where the first public market in Malaya, built in 1874, undergoes restoration to preserve its historical essence using original materials.
4 Conclusion: A Vision for the Future
- Legislative Progress: Awaiting Parliament’s approval, the Urban Redevelopment Act is set to revolutionize Malaysia’s approach to urban planning.
- Expected Outcomes:
- –> Changing Skylines: Facilitation of urban investment to revitalize city landscapes.
- –> Heritage Preservation: Emphasizing the importance of maintaining cultural heritage through projects like the Taiping Market restoration.
- Balanced Approach: The Act represents a holistic strategy, aiming for economic development, safety improvements, and conservation of historical landmarks.
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