Reviving urban third places in Kuala Lumpur
Third places are often overlooked but vital components of urban life, encompassing public spaces like cafes, parks, libraries, and community centres. These spaces are crucial for fostering connections, social interaction, and community cohesion. However, in today's society, third places are exp...
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| author | Ma'rof, Aini Azeqa Surinder Singh, Ranjeev Singh Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul |
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| description | Third places are often overlooked but vital components of urban life, encompassing public spaces like cafes, parks, libraries, and community centres. These spaces are crucial for fostering connections, social interaction, and community cohesion. However, in today's society, third places are experiencing a decline, especially in urban areas, posing concerns for mental well-being and social isolation. Factors such as rapid urbanization, changing lifestyles, and digital interactions contribute to this decline, alongside rising real estate costs and commercialization. To address this issue, this research aims to understand the decline's causes and propose strategies to revitalize third places. By focusing on architecture, urban design, and community engagement, the goal is to create inclusive, vibrant, and accessible spaces that promote well-being and social interaction. Through human-centred design and collaboration with communities, the aim is to cultivate resilient environments that prioritize meaningful communal spaces, ultimately enhancing mental health outcomes and fostering thriving communities. Expected results include actionable recommendations for architects and policymakers to cultivate resilient, socially cohesive urban environments. The contribution will provide a framework for reimagining third places to address contemporary societal needs. |
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| spelling | upm-1181102025-06-25T01:53:00Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/118110/ Reviving urban third places in Kuala Lumpur Ma'rof, Aini Azeqa Surinder Singh, Ranjeev Singh Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul Third places are often overlooked but vital components of urban life, encompassing public spaces like cafes, parks, libraries, and community centres. These spaces are crucial for fostering connections, social interaction, and community cohesion. However, in today's society, third places are experiencing a decline, especially in urban areas, posing concerns for mental well-being and social isolation. Factors such as rapid urbanization, changing lifestyles, and digital interactions contribute to this decline, alongside rising real estate costs and commercialization. To address this issue, this research aims to understand the decline's causes and propose strategies to revitalize third places. By focusing on architecture, urban design, and community engagement, the goal is to create inclusive, vibrant, and accessible spaces that promote well-being and social interaction. Through human-centred design and collaboration with communities, the aim is to cultivate resilient environments that prioritize meaningful communal spaces, ultimately enhancing mental health outcomes and fostering thriving communities. Expected results include actionable recommendations for architects and policymakers to cultivate resilient, socially cohesive urban environments. The contribution will provide a framework for reimagining third places to address contemporary societal needs. Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2024-12-10 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/118110/1/118110.pdf Ma'rof, Aini Azeqa and Surinder Singh, Ranjeev Singh and Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul (2024) Reviving urban third places in Kuala Lumpur. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14 (12). pp. 591-598. ISSN 2222-6990 https://hrmars.com/index.php/papers/detail/IJARBSS/24006/Reviving-Urban-Third-Places-in-Kuala-Lumpur |
| spellingShingle | Ma'rof, Aini Azeqa Surinder Singh, Ranjeev Singh Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul Reviving urban third places in Kuala Lumpur |
| title | Reviving urban third places in Kuala Lumpur |
| title_full | Reviving urban third places in Kuala Lumpur |
| title_fullStr | Reviving urban third places in Kuala Lumpur |
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| title_short | Reviving urban third places in Kuala Lumpur |
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