| 總結: | Physical environment is one of the most influential factors on livability of urban spaces and
eventually quality of life of city residents. Recently, the rapid urbanization in Kuala
Lumpur city has raised the necessity of examination of the quality and livability of Kuala
Lumpur urban spaces. The main aim of this study is to evaluate the quality and livability of
Kuala Lumpur streetscapes through examining the physical attributes of studied areas and
identifying the physical problems. Bukit Bintang Street and Tun Perak Street which are
located in the inner part of Kuala Lumpur City Center were selected as the case studies. To
achieve the research objectives, a sequential mixed method was adopted. Firstly, the 15
influential physical attributes on design and livability of streetscape were identified.
Secondly, the current conditions of physical attributes of two case study streets examined
qualitatively through observation and photography to explore physical problems of the
studied areas. Then, questionnaire surveys conducted to examine the importance of
identified problems and the role of different organizations on decreasing the problems. The
quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS. Correlation was carried to identify the effects
of identified physical problems on livability of the areas.
The results revealed that some problems such as the traffic congestion, small road,
inadequate parking space, improper walkway paving, inadequate planting, lack of
renovation of ruined buildings, inadequate facilities for disabled people and inadequate
public services and maintenance, mostly deteriorate the livability of the studied
streetscapes. In addition, the respondents recognized Kuala Lumpur City Hall as the major
responsible organization for improving the problems. Finally, the researcher recommended
two groups of strategies - KLCH role and government role - for improvement of the
physical quality and livability of Kuala Lumpur city center's streetscapes.
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