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CONCEPTS
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ALTERNATIVE DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS
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6.1 Alternative Concept 1: Chromatic Urban Kampung
The chromatic Urban Kampung concept aims to inject a new image and identity of Kampung Datuk Keramat asan traditional urban kampung. The word chromatic is defined as colorful and vibrant, thereby,to become a chromatic kampung, placemaking plays the most significant role in this concept. Many projects of this concept requires the implementation of placemaking. The urban kampung is to be regenerated throughthe implementation of thematic colorful painting for each buildings especially the residential houses. The method of placemaking is also used to improve the quality of the streets andalleysas well as in creating the fun street. The central node is pedestrianized intended for human activities, whilst the imageability is also improved by regenerating the Pasar Keramat and providing gateways. Shared and curbless street is introduced asanalternative tothe conventional traffic system. Finally, because of the unique and vibrant image, this concept turn Kg. Datuk Keramat to become anew tourism destination for locals, hence it will boost the local economy of urban kampung.
Strategies: S1 –Redefine Kampung spaces to enhance social cohesion S2 –Enhance sustainable kampung mobility S5 – Undertake urban design measures to increase imageability S6 –Encourage mix-use activity and local & traditional business activity Issue catered : IP1 – M1 : Traffic Congestion IP1 – M2 : Low Walkability IP2 – S1 : Lack of Public Space for Social Engagement IP4 : Lack Of Identity And Image Quality
Figure 6.1: Public Plaza Source: Google
FLAGSHIP PROJECTS
1. PEDESTRIANIZATION OF CENTRAL NODE
• Create a paseo which provides public open space solely for pedestrian and cyclist • Regenerate Pasar Keramat and preserved the visibility from the street level • Alfresco dining around the center • Create a Keramat Walk which integrates Pasar Keramat to the cemetery KuburKeramat • Convert Parking spaces into public spaces • Mix-used activities
Strategies:
S1 – Redefine Kampung spaces to enhance social cohesion S2 – Enhance sustainable kampung mobility S5 – Undertake urban design measures to increase imageability S6 – Encourage mix-use activity and local & traditional business activity
To mitigate: IP1 – M2 : Low Walkability IP2 – S1 : Lack of Public Space for Social Engagement IP4 : Lack Of Identity And Image Quality
Figure 6.2: Colorful Kampung Source: Google
2. THEMATIC REGENERATION
• Give a new identity to Kg. Datuk
Keramat • Re-paint the buildings in Kg.
Datuk Keramat with a certain theme • Make Kg. Datuk Keramata to become a local tourism destination • Placemaking the entire urban kampung
Strategies:
S5 – Undertake urban design measures to increase imageability
To mitigate: IP4 : Lack Of Identity And Image Quality
Figure 6.3: Placemaking Source: Google
3. FUN STREET & ALLEY PLACEMAKING
• To create a public space along the street which allow variety of activities • Parallel playground along the street and alleys • Placemaking to enhance the elements of colorfulness • Improve walkway and provide cycling facilities
Strategies
S1 - Redefine Kampung spaces to enhance social cohesion
To mitigate: IP1 – M2 : Low Walkability IP2 – S1 : Lack of Public Space for Social Engagement IP2 – S4 : Inadequate Provision And Noninclusive Design Of Public Facilities
Figure 6.4: Shared Street and Curbless street Source: Google
4. SHARED & CURBLESS STREET
• Introduce shared street to reduce congestion and to provide a safe intersection for pedestrian and cyclist • Curbless street for a more pedestrian friendly streetscape
Strategies:
S1 - Redefine Kampung spaces to enhance social cohesion S2 – Enhance sustainable kampung mobility
To mitigate: IP1 – M2 : Low Walkability IP1 – M1 : Traffic Congestion
6.2 Alternative Concept 2: Low Carbon Urban Kampung
The Low Carbon Urban Kampung is a greener movement that isintended to reduce the carbon footprint of Kampung Datuk Keramat. This concept will give a moremodern image of the urban kampung. The concept implements a more enhanced features. The concept will turnthe street into a more people oriented where the lane for driveway islimited. This peopleoriented street will also come with blue and green infrastructures. Some parking area is converted into a water infiltration areas with rain garden, as well into pocketpark, these 2 features is to complement the blue and green corridors. The greeningmethod is also implemented tothe alleysand back lanes, and solar farm is also proposed for sustainable community energy, thesetwo projects are to encourage a greener lifestyle of the local community.
Strategies: S1 –Redefine Kampung spaces to enhance social cohesion S2 –Enhance Sustainable Kampung Mobility\ S3 – Adaptation of Climate Sensitive Design S4 –Encourage Green Lifestyle S5 – Undertake Urban Design Measures to Increase Imageability S6 –Encourage mix-use activity and local & traditional business activity Issue catered : IP1 – M2 : Low Walkability IP2 – S1 : Lack of Public Space for Social Engagement IP2 – S4: Inadequate Provision and Non-inclusive Design of Public Facilities IP3 – E1 : Flash Flood IP3 – E2 : Disruption of Water Supply IP4 : Lack Of Identity And Image Quality
Figure 6.5: People Street Source: Google
FLAGSHIP PROJECTS
1. PEOPLE ORIENTED STREET
• The street is redesigned to provide more spaces for pedestrian, human activities, landscaping, and cycling lane by reducing the width of the driveway • Regenerate Pasar Keramat and preserved the visibility from the street level • Alfresco dining around the center • Create a Keramat Walk which integrates Pasar Keramat to the cemetery KuburKeramat • Mix-used activities
Strategies:
S1 – Redefine Kampung spaces to enhance social cohesion S2 – Enhance Sustainable Kampung Mobility S5 – Undertake Urban Design Measures to Increase Imageability S6 – Encourage mix-use activity and local & traditional business activity
To mitigate: IP1 – M2 : Low Walkability IP2 – S3 : Lack of Public Space for Social Engagement IP2 – S4: Inadequate Provision and Noninclusive Design of Public Facilities IP4 : Lack Of Identity And Image Quality
Figure 6.6: Blue Corridor Source: Google
2. BLUE CORRIDOR
• Adapting Sustainable Urban
Drainage System as an alternative to the conventional road drainage system • Convert parking area into a water infiltration area or rain garden to restore rainwater
Strategies
S3 – Adaptation of Climate Sensitive Design
To mitigate: IP3 – E1 : Flash Flood IP3 – E2 : Disruption of Water Supply
Figure 6.7: Solar Farm Source: Google
3. COMMUNITY ENERGY
• Build a community solar farm at the north vacant land for a more sustainable urban kampung energy
Strategies: S1 – Redefine Kampung spaces to enhance social cohesion S3 – Adaptation of Climate Sensitive Design
To mitigate: IP2 – S1 : Lack of Public Space for Social Engagement IP4 : Lack Of Identity And Image Quality
Figure 6.8: Green Network Source: Google
4. GREEN NETWORK AND ALLEY
• Create a green network to be integrated with the blue corridor • Increase the tree coverage along the street • Convert parking area into pocket parks • Utilize available vacant land for pocket park • Greening the back lanes and alleys
Strategies:
S1 – Redefine Kampung spaces to enhance social cohesion S3 – Adaptation of Climate Sensitive Design S4 – Encourage Green Lifestyle
To mitigate: IP1 – M2 : Low Walkability IP2 – S3 : Lack of Public Space for Social Engagement
The concept of KampungKami Datuk Keramat intends to reconnect the social and cultural meanings with the urban kampung spaces. The name KampungKami means “Our Kampung” which it focuses to make people aware of their identity asan urban kampung community. Therefore, this concept aims to refamiliarize the urban kampung spaces with the community throughthe optimal use of public spaces for everyday kampung lifestyle. The community connector street is provided with community hangout point to enhance the opportunity for community engagement. The street andalleysare turned into a more children friendly where the childrencan play outdoor, hence the urban kampung area will look more vibrant with more activities. More importantly, this concept alsoaligns with sustainability where it has active green corridor and sustainable design to be implemented.
Strategies : S1 –Redefine Kampung spaces to enhance social cohesion S2 –Enhance Sustainable Kampung Mobility S3 – Adaptation of Climate Sensitive Design S4 –Encourage Green Lifestyle S5 – Undertake Urban Design Measures to Increase Imageability S6 –Encourage mix-use activity and local & traditional business activity Issue catered : IP1 – M1 : Traffic congestion IP1 – M2 : Low Walkability IP2 – S1 : Lack of Public Space for Social Engagement IP2 – S4: Inadequate Provision and Non-inclusive Design of Public Facilities IP3 – E1 : Flash Flood IP3 – E2 : Disruption of water supply IP4 : Lack Of Identity And Image Quality
Figure 6.9: Community Connector street Source: Google
FLAGSHIP PROJECTS 1. COMMUNITY CONNECTOR STREET
• Provide community hangout point (also for neighborhood watch) • The use of permeable pavement for a more pedestrian friendly street • Timely traffic management to accommodate daily activities • Selection of traditional design for street furniture and Regenerate Pasar Keramat and preserved the visibility from the street • Alfresco dining around the center • Create a Keramat Walk • Mix-used activities
Strategies:
S1 – Redefine Kampung spaces to enhance social cohesion S2 – Enhance Sustainable Kampung Mobility S5 – Undertake Urban Design Measures to Increase Imageability S6 – Encourage mix-use activity and local & traditional business activity
To mitigate: IP1 – M1 : Traffic congestion IP1 – M2 : Low Walkability IP2 – S1 : Lack of Public Space for Social Engagement IP2 – S4: Inadequate Provision and Noninclusive Design of Public Facilities IP4 : Lack Of Identity And Image Quality
Figure 6.10: Active Green Corridor Source: Google
2. ACTIVE GREEN CORRIDOR
• Provide community garden along the street • Convert parking areas into open space • Encourage the urban farming for each households (front-house planting) • Urban farming at Taman Tasik • Convert School yard for weekend park
Strategies
S1 – Redefine Kampung spaces to enhance social cohesion S4 – Encourage green lifestyle
To mitigate: IP2 – S1 : Lack of public space for social engagement
Figure 6.11: Children Friendly Source: Google
3. CHILDREN FRIENDLY STREETSCAPE
• Alley Placemaking which can attract the children to play outdoor • Safe intersections • Limited on-street parking
Strategies
S1 – Redefine Kampung spaces to enhance social cohesion S2 – Enhance sustainable Kampung mobility S5 – Undertake Urban Design measures to increase imageability
To mitigate: IP2 – M2 : Low Walkability IP2 – S2: Lack of Public Space for Social Engagement
Figure 6.12: Sustainable Design Source: Google
4. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
• Adaptation of Water Sensitive
Urban Design to the road drainage system • Rainwater harvesting Build a community solar farm for sustainable energy • Increase the coverage of tree areas
Strategies
S3 – Adaptation of Climate Sensitive Design
To mitigate: IP2 – S1 : Lack of Public space for social engagement IP3 – E1 : Flash flood IP3 – E2 : Disruption of water supply
