Transforming an abandoned park into a liveable lake garden through sustainable approaches in Slim River, Perak/ Nurul Hassuna Mohd Hanid

This study is conduct in the means of appreciative values of the park and open space between human interactions. Today, park and open space in our country are also involved in the issues of rapid or uncontrolled development that gives more benefit in economic aspect rather than of social well-being and environmental. Taman Tasik YDP(Yang-DiPertua) is the district parks located at Slim River, Malaysia and it is not an exception to these issues. Even this park situated surrounding residential and located at the main road, it was abandoned by local community nearby that causes ofunutilized space, unrecognizable, lack of maintenance, no activity and prone to crime. Thus, this study aim is to transform the area into a liveable lake garden through sustainable approaches. The methodology to undertake this study started with site observation and interviews with local authorities (Majlis Daerah Tanjung Malim, Jabatan Pengaliran dan Saliran, Batang Padang) and the local community. Then, a collection of information through secondary data sources which is site inventory and analysis to overcome with a solution in term of synthesis and design strategies. After that, the design details are derived in term of space planning which is the master plan, perspective, and planting strategies. The result is a focus on the design that thoroughly satisfies human needs and environmental preservation. The use of overlaying map is important in defining the potential area to solve the issues.