Table 3.17: Policies stated in KLCP 2020 regarding Institution and Public Facilities

e. Institution and Public Facilities

Table 3.17: Policies stated in KLCP 2020 regarding Institution and Public Facilities POLICIES DESCRIPTION

Strategic Direction 8.1: Comprehensive Green Network for Greener Kuala Lumpur

Key initiative 8.1d - Providing Quality and Functional Recreational Facilities Recreational facilities in public open spaces shall be provided to serve their functions and in meeting the needs of all groups of the community including children, teenagers and the elderly. Open spaces must be designed to be functional with emphasis given on design that is safe and user friendly by applying the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and universal design. Landscape elements within the open space must reflect its function with sustainable landscaping principles incorporated into the design. Public arts are encouraged within the open spaces. The hierarchy provides overview of the broad distribution of open space across Kuala Lumpur and allows KLCH to plan for activities and facilities within each open space. Recreational facilities will be provided within suitable open spaces supported by other ancillary facilities to increase patronage of visitors and to provide for a more comprehensive recreational elements within the respective open spaces. New open spaces will be made available through development control provision requiring that development schemes provide for open space and recreational facilities. Open spaces in the City will also constitute water features as a prominent part of the landscape component. Water features such as fountain or cascading water elements will add ambience and appeal to the environment.

Strategic Direction 9.1: Enhancing and Strengthening the City Character and Identity

Key Initiative 9.1b – Enhancing Character and Quality of Public Spaces The value of functional, safe, accessible and aesthetically pleasing public spaces has not been given due attention in the past in many parts of the City and in most development schemes. The KLCP 2020 recognises the importance of quality public spaces in the City which comprises of its streets, parks, squares, pocket parks and other areas where the public enjoy free access. Therefore, KLCH will strive to provide better and functional streetscapes and also to provide practical urban plazas and public squares with visually pleasing design, relate well with its bordering uses, possess unique or special character and safe, inclusive and welcoming for all. These public spaces also provide venues for the integration of public arts and water features which can further enhance the ambiance of the spaces as well as promoting creativity and diversity.

Source: Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2020