| 總結: | Malaysian Well-being Index (MyWI) 2020 reported that the well-being of low-cost
housing residents was inimical due to the loss of opportunities for recreation
because of movement control order (MCO) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Residents were restricted from moving, including visiting public open space
(POS), which affected them physically and mentally because of the poor
condition of their living space, such as overcrowding and poor ventilation.
Therefore, this study aims to assess the importance of adaptable POS on
physical and mental well-being from the perspective of low-cost housing
residents during and post pandemic. This study employed a qualitative research
method using three case studies at Projek Perumahan Rakyat (PPR) in Lembah
Pantai, Kuala Lumpur representing low-cost housing development. Semistructured
interviews and field observations are the primary methods for data
collection. In total, 15 POS users were purposively selected for the interviews
and observations were conducted at different times and days. Findings were
analysed using ATLAS.ti v22 software and content analysis. The results show
that the pandemic negatively affected low-cost housing residents' physical and
mental well-being because of the limited space for recreation and social
activities. The residents needs POS and appreciate it more than before.
Therefore, POS in low-cost housing needs physical and social improvement by
implementing design principles that are adaptable to shocks and stresses for a
good well-being of residents.
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