The Influence of Place Making’s Attributes on the Resident’s Usage and Satisfaction in High-Rise Residential Community: A Case Study

Abstract

Abstract. The vitality and viability of open spaces in urban neighborhoods, particularly in high-density residential areas with limited buildable land, have become extremely complex phenomenon. Researchers and designers are seeking the standard of designed environment to successfully meet the human needs and desires. In order to reach this goal, limited studies have been implemented to bridge the gap between research and design and consequently improve the physical and social qualities of open spaces. This paper examines the two specific features of open space -accessibility, social interactions -which contribute significantly to both the vitality and viability with a view to provide an understanding of the relative importance of these elements from users' perceptions and satisfaction. The methods involve quantitative research with questionnaire-based survey, and case study to evaluate residents' perceptions. The research scope is a highdensity residential condominium in Kuala Lumpur where the rapid transformation of urban elements in city center has negative impacts on basic qualities of open spaces. The result is a framework for understanding the relative priority of the different elements (variables) for users which vary depending on the location of the residential block they live in; in particular its proximity to the open space. The study concludes with recommendations for how the most valuable elements can be better harnessed in order to promote the satisfaction with open spaces.

“Creative Placemaking”: A Conceptual Model Fostering Social Cohesion in Community Spaces Within Residential Environments

“…According to urban planners, a critical aspect in assessing a project's success is its ability to physically transform a place. Cities, towns, and other communities have profited significantly from the use of iconic architecture, big works of art, sculptures, and other forms of artistic expression to enhance public places (Aflaki et al, 2016). Placemaking is a term that refers to the process of enhancing public space via community-based rehabilitation initiatives that are anchored in the values, history, and culture of the area's residents, as well as the natural environment (Furlan et al, 2019).…”

“…Placemaking has demonstrated its capacity to transform existing areas or create new, meaningful, and livable places via innovative design and landscaping, but it has yet to be established as a sustainable alternative (Dash & Rama Devi, 2018). Placemaking, on the other hand, aims to create places that enable people to engage with one another and with the environment by cultivating an emotional sense of place (Aflaki et al, 2016). It is also been described as a social component centered on activity usage and spatial experience (Furlan et al, 2019).…”

What Does It Take to Make the Compact City Liveable for Wider Groups? Identifying Key Neighbourhood and Dwelling Features

“…Corresponding to the latter, research on urban place making has been occupied with identifying factors that influence the quality of open spaces as an extension of the community and improving the overall residential quality of high-density environments [20]. Various factors have been recognised, such as accessibility, social interaction, park facilities, aesthetic values, safety, and privacy (e.g., [21][22][23]).…”