Table 3.8: Commercial Aspects in Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2020

Key Initiative 9.1b – Enhancing Character and Quality of Public Spaces

Key Initiative 9.1d – Promoting Iconic Places and Landmark Developments Undertake inventory and audit of all public spaces within the City namely parks, open spaces, plazas, public squares and other pocket parks and develop implementation plan for longterm improvement actions.

The KLCH shall further encourage design and development of buildings of outstanding features which can become icons for the City. Development of the iconic buildings shall help further promote the City as tourist destination.

c. Commercial

Table 3.8: Commercial Aspects in Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2020 Source: Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2020

POLICIES DESCRIPTION

EC 6

DBKL shall encourage and facilitate the development of cultural and entertainment facilities.

EC 10

DBKL shall implement measures to attract more people to live in the City Centre. • Culture and entertainment not only help to make an attractive living environment but can also be developed as important economic goods. • Kuala Lumpur continues to serve as the principal cultural and entertainment centre where the best restaurants, nightclubs, theatres, concert halls and art galleries are located. • To make Kuala Lumpur an international centre for culture and arts entertainment, it is pertinent to build upon its multi-racial, multi-religious and multi-cultural character in line with the National Cultural Policy. There is a need to increase the residential population of the City Centre not only to optimise the infrastructural investment, but also with a view to making the City Centre a more vibrant and dynamic place which can attract local and international businesses.

EC 11

DBKL shall take into consideration the needs of the teenager, youth and aged population in all aspects of planning and development.

CO 3

DBKL shall permit K-Economy activities in residential premises.

CO 4

DBKL shall ensure that the enabling infrastructure is adequately provided so that Kuala Lumpur may attain the status of an international commercial and financial centre. The increase in the population of the teenager, youth and aged and the growth of expectations for a better standard of living require that greater attention be given to the needs of the teenager, youth and aged in terms of the quality and range of accommodation and other facilities.

• The technologies associated with the K-Economy allow economic activities to operate in residential premises. This trend of operation benefits individuals as well as business and administrative bodies as operational overheads and travel demand is lower. • The present planning control regulations do not permit residential premises to be used for nonresidential activities. In order to allow K-Economy activities in residential premises, planning control guidelines and regulations shall be prepared. The K-Economy activities do not cause nuisance and pressure on the City infrastructure. The activities shall be carried out by occupiers involving the use of

ICT and without additional workers.

An essential part of the enabling infrastructure is the plentiful supply of office buildings which are fully equipped with the latest technologies and ICT infrastructure. Planning control guidelines will be implemented with regards to the integration of ICT infrastructure into new office and hotel developments. Refurbishment of existing commercial buildings to incorporate ICT infrastructure will be encouraged.

Source: Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2020