Abstract
The identity of a place and encouraging social interaction in urban design are two significant factors of urban qualities that contribute to people's well-being, resilience, and sustainability. This paper explores the vital role of urban historical streets in Kuala Kangsar in shaping the identity of a place and fostering social interaction. The research focuses on the two historical streets of Jalan Laksama and Jalan Shahbandar. It examines the subtle interplay between physical settings and the collective experiences of local populations by evaluating their historical significance, architectural elements, and cultural heritage. The research employed qualitative methods using site observation and face-to-face interview phases for 25 respondents. The results found that street familiarity, social interaction, and building façade contributed to the place identity and social interaction. These findings will offer design ideas for creating urban spaces with a strong sense of place identity and fostering positive social interaction, thereby enhancing the quality of life and creating aesthetically pleasing environments for the urban community.
Metadata
Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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Creators: | Creators Email / ID Num. Abd Karim, Nurul Syazhira UNSPECIFIED Abdul Rahman, Norhafizah UNSPECIFIED |
Contributors: | Contribution Name Email / ID Num. Editor Md Sakip, Siti Rasidah UNSPECIFIED Editor Syed Alhadi, Syed Muhammad Abdul Hakim UNSPECIFIED Editor Mazlan, Muhammad Haziq UNSPECIFIED Designer Mohammad Zaini, Muhammad Fazri UNSPECIFIED Designer Ahmad, Nur Syazlin UNSPECIFIED Designer Hazalan, Nur Hanie Shameera UNSPECIFIED |
Subjects: | N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > Urban beautification > Malaysia |
Divisions: | Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak > Seri Iskandar Campus > Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying |
Journal or Publication Title: | 2nd the Acclaimed Landscape of Knowledge Sharing (TALKS 2.0) |
Page Range: | pp. 261-282 |
Keywords: | historical street; social interaction; place identity and place attachment; quality of life |
Date: | 2024 |
URI: | https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/110479 |