INTENTIONS AND INTERVENTION OF PUBLIC SPACE DESIGN DURING PANDEMIC

Authors

  • Maheran Hamzah Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA
  • Gobi Krishna Sinniah Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v20i24.1191

Keywords:

Public space, Pandemic

Abstract

This study examines the spatial effects of public places during the pandemic, as well as individual perceptions of public spaces. In Malaysia, incidences of COVID-19 had a significant impact on people's movement. During the epidemic, the level of public safety and the ability to interact with individuals on the pedestrian walkway has been a serious worry. The concept of conducting research to determine tendencies and public perceptions regarding public usage during the Movement Control Order was sparked by the increased number of Covid-19 cases in Malaysia. The government sequentially limited social interaction in public settings. The scope of the study is the design of the public space components in pedestrian walkway zones in commercial areas. The researchers used both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including observation and questionnaire surveys. The data was gathered using probability and random sampling, with a sample size of 104 respondents. Limited distance and safety efficacy were found in studies. According to the findings, distance and safety have a considerable impact on the preferences and demands of public users. The respondents in this survey were also dissatisfied with the quality and width of the pedestrian walkway. Full transit space, semi-transit space, and limited transit space have all been presented as options for the conceptual design. Many agencies concerned with the design of public areas will find the study informative.

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2022-12-10

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Hamzah, M., & Sinniah, G. K. (2022). INTENTIONS AND INTERVENTION OF PUBLIC SPACE DESIGN DURING PANDEMIC. PLANNING MALAYSIA, 20(24). https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v20i24.1191

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Vol. 20 (2022): PLANNING MALAYSIA JOURNAL : Volume 20, Issue 5, 2022

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