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KL STRUCTURE PLAN 2020

Experts to draw up KL city development plan
AZURA ABAS
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10:
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Four consultants have been engaged to draw up the Kuala Lumpur Local Plan, a blueprint to implement the policies stipulated in the KL Structure Plan 2020.
The consultants are tasked with producing development plans for six zones: Sentul-Menjalara, Wangsa Maju-Maluri, Damansara-Penchala, Pusat Bandaraya, Bandar Tun Razak-Sungai Besi, and Bukit Jalil-Seputeh.

Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Isa Samad said the consultants needed about 18 months to complete the local plan, including the much-awaited development plan for the city’s Malay enclave - Kampung Baru.

Within the period, he called on Kampung Baru residents to settle all issues which had thrown a wrench into the wheel of development on the 102.4 hctare neighbourhood.

“If you (Kampung Baru residents) are able to settle all contentions like inheritance issues fast, the quicker it will be for development in your area,” he said.

Last November, Kampung Baru residents finally agreed to develop the area.

Once the local plan was ready, Isa added, it would be open to public viewing so that the authorities could get feedback.

He was speaking at yesterday’s launch of a dialogue between Amanah Raya Berhad and the residents in the Titiwangsa constituency on matters related to inheritance at Dewan Hamzah in Kampung Baru.

Also present were ARB chairman Dusuki Ahmad and managing director Ahmad Rodzi Pawanteh.

Later, Titiwangsa Member of Parliament Datuk Astaman Abdul Aziz contributed RM20,000 to the Malaysian Tsunami Disaster Fund.

Isa and Astaman presented the mock cheque to the New Straits Times, Berita Harian and TV3 reporters.

Asked whether the ministry would consider amending the relevant law if Kampung Baru residents failed to settle their issues, Isa said: “We may look into it.”

On the dengue outbreak, he said, City Hall would immediately deploy special teams to “hot spots” to clean up the areas fast.

Health Minister Datuk Dr Chua Soi Lek was recently quoted as saying that there could be a dengue epidemic in several States in the coming months, following a worrying increase in the number of dengue cases in the Federal Territory, Selangor, Penang and Pahang.

 

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Draft Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2020

Since the last KL Structure Plan 1984 was adopted, major developments such as theMultimedia Super Corridor (MSC), the KLIA and the transfer of federal governmentadministrative functions to Putrajaya have rendered most of the previous plan obsolete.The Draft KL Structure Plan 2020 contains the vision, goals, policies and proposals toguide the development of KL over the next 20 years.


The official launch of the exhibition on the Draft KL Structure Plan 2020 was held on 10March 2003. The public was invited to inspect and submit written objections to the DraftPlan. A Public Hearing Committee was then set up to hear, consider and report objectionsto the Draft Plan. REHDA Wilayah Branch had submitted its views and suggestions toDewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) on the Draft Plan on 28 April 2003. Thehearing on the Branch’s recommendation was held on 19 May 2003.


The Public Hearing Committee has since submitted a report to the Mayor who willforward the revised Draft Plan together with the report to the Minister in the PrimeMinister’s Department in charge of Federal Territory affairs for approval. The approvedDraft Plan will then be gazetted and published in local newspapers.


The Draft Plan does not contain proposals for detailed physical planning for any specificarea. Detailed physical proposals shall be relegated to a subsequent stage of thedevelopment plan, that is, the local plan. Under this two-pronged approach, the DraftPlan only outlines the goals, strategies and policies towards achieving the vision of KualaLumpur as a world-class city and identifies ways to minimise or solve issues andproblems faced by the citizens.


After the structure plan comes into force, DBKL may consider the preparation of a localplan for any part or the whole of Kuala Lumpur. The local plan will provide morecomprehensive and detailed planning guidelines for the development of specific sites.

 

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Components of the Draft KL Structure Plan


The Draft Plan was based on twelve main parameters, namely: (1) Economic Base andPopulation, (2) Income And Quality of Life, (3) Commerce, (4)Tourism, (5) Industry, (6)Transportation, (7) Infrastructure and Utilities, (8) Housing and Squatters, (9)Community Facilities, (10) Urban Design and Landscape, (11) Environment and (12)Special areas.A total of 182 policies have been formulated in this Draft Plan covering the 12parameters mentioned above.The final part of the Draft Plan outlines the policies in achieving the objectives of thisplan over the next 20 years.In order to achieve the vision of “A World-Class City”, fivegoals were identified:


Goal 1: To enhance the role of Kuala Lumpur as an international commercial andfinancial center.
Goal 2: To create an efficient and equitable city structure.
Goal 3: To enhance the city living environment.
Goal 4: To create a distinctive city identity and image.Goal 5: To have an efficient and effective governance


Ten development strategies that will guide development policies are summarised below:
• Enhance the working, living and business environment of the City Centre.
• Designate and develop International Zones.
• Designate and implement Comprehensive Development Areas (CDAs).
• Encourage and facilitate the development of Malay Reservation Areas, traditionalkampungs and new villages.
• Initiate and implement the redevelopment of blighted areas.
• Ensure complete and integrated city linkages.
• Provide priority and incentives to development in areas around transit terminals.
• Ensure the functional distribution of centers and facilities.
• Consolidate the development and enhance the environment of stable areas.
• Consolidate the development and enhance the environment of major entry points.

 

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Housing Needs by Cost in 2020

[B]Strategic Zone				Low Cost         Medium Cost     High Cost          Total
					2020	2000	 2020    2000	 2020	2000	2020	2000		
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City Centre			        10,496	 7,447	20,992 	11,455	38,486	 12,204	 69,975	 31,106
Maluri-Wangsa Maju			31,603 	17,715	42,981	30,403	51,830	 31,147 126,414	 79,265
Sentul-Menjalara		        36,768 	15,975	32,965 	11,717	57,055	 38,792 126,788	 66,484
Damansara-Penchala	                 5,167	     0	28,048	   753	40,596	 24,220	 73,812	 24,973
Bukit Jalil-Seputeh	                35,713 	16,290	30,422 	18,846	66,136	 44,237	132,271	 79,373
Bandar Tun Razak-Sg. Besi		38,823 	23,038	25,235	 5,415	32,999	 18,551	 97,057	 47,004
Total				       158,571	80,465 180,643  78,589 	287,101 169,151 626,315 328,205

* Population of Kuala Lumpur was 1.42 million in 2000
+ Source : Draft Structure Plan Kuala Lumpur 2020.




1) The City Centre

Intensified residential development are encouraged in order to attract people back to theCity Centre with emphasis given to the provision of high density, high quality residentialdevelopments.Land use changes to accommodate new commercial development to the exclusion ofother uses shall not be encouraged.New commercial or mixed-use development shall be considered in areas where highquality residences are proposed.Major commercial activities shall be rationalized into special precincts.Traditional shopping precincts will be enhanced and developed as specialised shoppingprecincts.New tourist products aimed at attracting educational tourism, MICE facilities, healthtourism shall be encouraged.Kampung Baru will be consolidated as a residential precinct incorporating commercialfacilities to bring prosperity to the residents.


2) Wangsa Maju – Maluri

The existing international character of high quality and low density around around JalanAmpang/Jalan U-Thant shall be enhanced.Malay Reservations Areas and Air Panas new village require revitalisation.The former government quarters at Jalan Cochrane shall be redeveloped into a mediumresidential neighbourhood.Major development in the zone shall be focused on completion of the developmentprogramme for the Wangsa Maju growth area and intensification of development aroundtransit nodes.This zone will focus on industrial tourism such as the Royal Selangor pewter factory.


3) Sentul – Menjalara

The Malay Reservation Area of Selayang and Gombak shall be improved withinfrastructure , community facilities and utility upgrading.Comprehensive development plans for Pekan Kepong and Jinjing south Extension.Major development in the zone shall be focused on the large-scale commercial andresidential centre in Sentul Raya.Development of Batu Cantonment may focuse on industries that complement the nearbyMalaysian second car plant in Serendah and the proposed Proton City in the BernamValley.New district centers shall be created in Bandar Menjalara, Sentul Raya and Sri Utaraaround the new LRT station on the northern LRT route extension.


4) Damansara – Penchala

A secondary commercial zone for the City Centre along Jalan Bangsar between KLSentral and Telecom Tower shall be developed.Damansara is planned as a high end employment centre to incorporate institutes of higherlearning and research centres.Existing low density and high quality residential areas shall be preserve in Federal Hill,Taman duta and Bukit Tunku.The former federal government offices at Jalan Duta shall be developed to be a centre forthe collection, distribution, marketing and exhibition of manufactured products that havebeen developed and patented in Malaysia.Damansara-Penchala will focus on education and agro-tourism.


5) Bukit Jalil – Seputeh

Bukit Jalil is designated as an International Zone and shall be developed as a high-classresidential area.Urban renewal shall be undertaken at Kampung Pasir which lies to the west of SungaiKlang.The squatter and long house areas such as those at Kampung Pasir, Kampung PantaiDalam, Kampung Kerinchi and Kuchai Lama shall be redeveloped.
A comprehensive development plan for the dilapidated area at Jalan Penghulu Mat to thesouth of Mid Valley will aim to revitalize this strategically located area.The tourism development in Bukit Jalil-Seputeh will focus on sports and MICE(Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions).


6) Bandar Tun Razak – Sungai Besi

Urban renewal shall be undertaken in Salak Selatan New Village, traditional kampungs atKampong Malaysia Raya and Kampung Cheras Baru.Connections to the LRT station at Salak Selatan shall be improved and intensification ofresidential development encouraged.A comprehensive development plan shall be drawn up for the dilapidated industrial areaat Chan Sow Lin.Major committed development in the zone is focused on the completion of thedevelopment programme for the Bandar Tun Razak growth area.A new neighbourhood center shall be created in Alam Damai.The tourism activities to be focused here is eco-tourism.

 

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[tomkat]

Hey guys. Read further down the attached article to see what KL2020 has in mind for the expansion of LRT system. Interesting. Hope the Ninth Malaysia Plan would include all these projects.


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The Draft Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2020 was successfully prepared in line with the provisions of the Federal Territory (Planning) Act 1984 and is currently being displayed by City Hall for the benefit and feedback from the citizens of Kuala Lumpur.

In essence, via this plan, City Hall Kuala Lumpur strives to improve the quality of living, working and business environment so as to make Kuala Lumpur A World-Class City that benefits its people, entrepreneurs, businessman and visitors.

So what is this draft plan? The Draft Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2020 is the blueprint that will guide the development of Kuala Lumpur for the next 20 years. The Plan outlines the goals, strategies and policies towards achieving the vision as well as identifies ways to minimize or solve issues and problems faced by the citizens.

The Tables 1 and 2 provide a summary of the Vision and the Goal of the Structure Plan respectively, but in eventuality it is the Development Strategy as outlined in Table 3 that will define the opportunities and new development nodes in Kuala Lumpur.

Based on the Development Strategy and Transportation Proposals put forward together with other elements of the Draft Structure Plan, the following areas are identified as potential areas that an investor, developer or a home owner can target for their next venture in the property market. (for a copy of a previous article on Hot Locations on Oct 12, 2002 in BizWeek, kindly e-mail to [email protected] for an immediate automatic response). Please note that we do not have any interest in these locations and our advice should be regarded solely as a general guide. Please also note that the Structure Plan is for a 20 year period and based on the plan ,we are unable to assess the implementation schedule of the proposed improvements to the city.

1. City Centre. Strong emphasis on creating Kuala Lumpur city also as a residential hub, with DBKL emphasizing on making Kuala Lumpur a world class city. The city will host a bigger number of Urban Dwellers and we are of the opinion that mid to high end condominiums will be the flavor of the seasons to come as high density and high quality residential development will be encouraged in dilapidated housing areas such as those around Jalan Tiong Nam, Jalan Masjid India and Jalan Alor / Berangan.

To complement the surrounding areas, medium density high quality residential development will be designated in the areas around the KLCC, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, Bukit Ceylon, Jalan Inai / Imbi and Jalan Stonor / Conlay. The trend is already seen with the success of existing high end developments like Hampshire Park, Kirana and 3 Kia Peng.

For commercial developments, The area within KLCC shall be developed as the main commercial hub, and the area around Jalan Bukit Bintang enhanced as a premier tourist precinct. Part of the area on the former government quarters, next to the existing temporary market at Jalan Davis shall be developed into a comprehensive market, hawkers and food centre which will also be a major tourist attraction. It shall also include a district park. We are also of the opinion that Jalan Raja Chulan will be very prominent as well due to the proposed under ground expressway connecting to the Middle Ring Road.

2. International Zones. DBKL has designated certain localities as International Zones to attract the highest caliber of expertise, both local and overseas, to live as well as work in the Kuala Lumpur. In addition to being high quality residential districts, the International Zones shall also be developed as high-end employment centers specializing in ICT or high skills technology. Commercial activities that cater to the needs and tastes of the international market shall be encouraged and precincts which specialize in international cuisine and culture shall be designated and developed.

These areas include U-Thant/Ampang area, Bangsar/Bkt Tunku/Damansara Heights Area and Bukit Jalil. The southern zone at Bukit Jalil shall serve as a bridge between the City and the MSC high tech areas to the south. Because of its key location in relation to the MSC and the City Centre, it is anticipated that Bukit Jalil will attract many expatriates and local people who are involved in high technology industries.

3. Comprehensive Development Areas. Two new hot spots are identified and targeted by DBKL as new development areas. These two locations are Kg Baru Malay Reserve in the heart of the city and the Jalan Duta federal government complex. These areas shall be comprehensively planned and developed as integrated mixed developments comprising residential, commercial and industrial uses and will include utilities and facilities will meet the demands of its projected residential populations. Each of these areas shall also be served by transit terminals that will be connected to key activities in the area and around which district centres shall be developed.

The Jalan Duta redevelopment shall primarily consist of high-end commercial, office and residential development, hotel and Meetings, Incentive, Conference and Exhibition (MICE) facilities and shall also include a specialist healthcare precinct to serve the local population of Kuala Lumpur as well as to promote healthcare tourism. A district park is also proposed here.

So, they spill over will be felt in around in and around Kg Baru, such as Jalan Dang Wangi, Jalan Semarak, Chow Kit etc and Jalan Duta such as Sri Hartamas, Mont Kiara, Segambut, Sentul Raya and Jalan Ipoh.

4. Development of Malay Reservation Areas, new villages and traditional kampongs. The development of these areas will be focused on betterment of the lifestyle of the residents without losing its cultural and historical heritage. The areas identified and targeted by DBKL include Kg Baru, Datok Keramat, Bukit Segambut, Sg Penchala, Gombak and Selayang and also new villages like Jinjang and Salak Selatan

5. Intergrated City Linkages. Always the most interesting part of the Structure Plan. Well, the key proposed linkages to have at the back of your mind are the following:

Public Transport

1. Proposed Gombak bus terminus to be integrated with the Putra LRT terminus to create a multi modal interchange incorporating taxi, rail and inter city bus services.

2. Proposal of extending the LRT line further northwards from Sentul Timur towards Taman Wahyu and westward towards Kepong

3. Proposed Jalan Ipoh bus terminus to be integrated with the proposed LRT terminus of the extended STAR LRT line to create a multi modal interchange incorporating taxi, rail and inter city bus services

4. The Segambut KTM rail station in the northwest corner of the Jalan Duta redevelopment shall be upgraded and properly integrated into the development of this area

5. The western spur of the proposed Damansara-Cheras LRT link serves the Damansara district centre and Taman Tun Dr. Ismail neighborhood centre. This line might extend to the new neighbourhood centre at Penchala.

6. The STAR LRT shall be extended to serve the district centre at Bukit Jalil and the feasibility of extending a spur from the PUTRA LRT or the PRT to connect to the new district centre at Bukit Indah via Jalan Klang Lama shall be examined. Another station along this spur shall be developed to connect to the new neighborhood centre at Taman Desa.

7. In order to improve accessibility to the Mid Valley Megamall, a pedestrian connection shall be made to the LRT station at Abdullah Hukum utilizing a pedestrian bridge over the Sungai Klang.

8. A major multi-modal integrated public transportation terminal in Bandar Tasik Selatan, where the ERL, KTM and STAR LRT intersect, shall be fully developed, which will be integrated with the southern inter-city bus terminal.

9. The eastern spur of the proposed Damansara-Cheras LRT link extending from Taman Tun Dr. Ismail to Taman Segar in Cheras, will pass through the eastern part of this zone. The new line shall start from Taman Maluri station extending southward along Jalan Cheras to serve the Taman Midah neighborhood centre, Taman Segar district centre and other urban centres up to Kajang.

New Roads Construction and Improvements to Existing Roads

A. Proposed Roads

1. Underground Expressway beneath Jalan Raja Chulan connecting to the Middle Ring Road in the East

2. An inner city by pass road, part of which will be underground, a direct link from Jalan Syed Putra in the south of the City Centre to Jalan Dang Wangi

B Commited Highway/Expressway Projects

1. Dedicated Highway from KL to KLIA
2. Kuala Lumpur towards Serendah Expressway (LEKLAS)
3. Pandan Corridor
4. Kuala Lumpur North East Expressway

 

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Yea....the draft plan is pretty interesting. I've got a copy of it 2 years back and the proposed routes are clearly drawn on the transportation map.

For public transport #1 proposal.....actually they are supposed to start construction already. This goes in tandem with the interchange at Bandar Tasik Selatan which is similar but with more train services

# 2 was in the news the other day.....hope they start soon

I just hope they pour in more money to upgrade public transport (esp rail services) instead of building silly things here and there.......

And no more privatisation of public transport please.....we've had enuf. If the govt wants to do that.....do it the Sg way - have a govt body to monitor and govern the system......so the private companies just run the trains for profit. Everyone happy

 

[THT-United]

Lets hope that the proposed extensions to the public transportation system get carried out as soon as possible... I'm looking forward to seeing an LRT line in front of 1Utama... I bet this will be one of the most utilized train stops around! The traffic congestion on weekends at that place is horrible and a train service will be most welcome...

Btw, the underground expressway at Jln. Raja Chulan is interesting... Wonder when this one will also start...

 

[tomkat]

Yea....the draft plan is pretty interesting. I've got a copy of it 2 years back and the proposed routes are clearly drawn on the transportation map.

Huh? You've seen the alignment? Which one? Damansara-Cheras Line or the extension of the current systems?

Scan and paste it here my friend.....

 

[tomkat]

Btw, the underground expressway at Jln. Raja Chulan is interesting... Wonder when this one will also start...

Yes, it is interesting indeed. It will cut across the golf course, kpg pandan and a part of cheras before get linked with MRR2... at least 5 km underground tunnel has to be constructed. :eek2:

Can dub it as Mini-Big-Dig.

 

[szehoong]

Yes, it is interesting indeed. It will cut across the golf course, kpg pandan and a part of cheras before get linked with MRR2... at least 5 km underground tunnel has to be constructed. :eek2:

Can dub it as Mini-Big-Dig.

Hmmm....I wonder where would the tunnel entrance/exit would be at Jalan Raja Chulan cause that road is not as wide. :?

 

[szehoong]

Huh? You've seen the alignment? Which one? Damansara-Cheras Line or the extension of the current systems?

Scan and paste it here my friend.....

All the proposed alignment with proposed stations.

Scanner rosak lah bruder......see what I could do bout it

 

[szehoong]

Lets hope that the proposed extensions to the public transportation system get carried out as soon as possible... I'm looking forward to seeing an LRT line in front of 1Utama... I bet this will be one of the most utilized train stops around! The traffic congestion on weekends at that place is horrible and a train service will be most welcome...

Your 1 Utama extension would not be covered in the draft plan cos that area not KL. So I have no idea of the extentions beyond KL


Not just 1 Utama....it should go all the way to Sunway, Subang Jaya and USJ as well

 

[THT-United]

5. The western spur of the proposed Damansara-Cheras LRT link serves the Damansara district centre and Taman Tun Dr. Ismail neighborhood centre. This line might extend to the new neighbourhood centre at Penchala.

I think 1U could be covered indirectly since its so near TTDI and Penchala is just beyond Bandar Utama... Apparently i also heard of the LRT being extended all the way to Desa ParkCity next to Bandar Manjalara... Is that true?

 

[pedang]

plan kl 2020

 

[White_soX]

Looks quite good, how many square miles does Kuala Lumpur will expand till 2020?

 

[pedang]

base on the map square area.. i think kl square mile will not expand to much la.