Faziawati Abdul Aziz

• PhD
• Senior Lecturer at Universiti Putra Malaysia

Purpose This study aims to understand females’ perception on the safety level of urban alleys in Bukit Bintang area, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and thus identify the common safety features present in the alleys. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a quantitative approach, based on the descriptive analysis of the safety data, the mean and me...

Traditional village gateways, squares, wells, and historic trees serve as important gathering places for villagers to chat, discuss, and pass on cultural knowledge. These culturally rich core locations for culture transmission and development help preserve villagers' feelings and pass on traditional culture. However, the traditional culture of rura...

Despite the growing body of research on the impact of art on emotions and psychology, there is limited exploration of the role of emotional factors in visitor experiences in art spaces. Therefore, this study focuses on the Stimulus-organism-response (SOR) model to investigate the relationship between visual stimuli and tourist satisfaction in art v...

As urban environments become increasingly complex and the costs and challenges of infrastructure upgrades continue to rise, wayfinding signage has become an effective solution to cope with urban dynamics due to its low cost and high flexibility. Although the functionality of wayfinding signage has been extensively studied, the perceptual difference...

Aging is a common global challenge. The World Health Organization has released the guide “Global Age-Friendly Cities: An equitable, inclusive and sustainable place” in which it is stated that age-friendly recreational landscapes are one of the important elements for cities and communities to create suitable leisure and social activities for older p...

The post-occupancy evaluation process is pivotal for assessing the performance of indoor and outdoor living environments after occupation. This evaluation involves a multifaceted analysis, encompassing energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, outdoor spaces, and occupant satisfaction. Despite the inherent advantages and potential applicabil...

Recently, many Chinese cities have initiated improvement projects aimed at enhancing living conditions in older residential neighborhoods. Urban improvement should be closely linked to the needs of occupants to determine “what to improve”. Governmental initiatives and the various stakeholders involved in the project influence the impact of improvem...

Various physical and environmental factors affect the recreational experience in national forest parks. Understanding visitors’ preferences regarding these factors is significant for promoting the physical and mental health and well-being of urban residents. This study aims to quantify residents’ usage patterns and safety perceptions of national fo...

Abstract Urban neighborhood parks hold significance in the lives of all inhabitants of a city. Numerous research studies suggest that neighborhood parks serve a crucial function in affording urban residents the chance to engage with nature, participate in physical exercise, as well as establish social connections. Accessibility to neighborhood park...

In non-Muslim countries with an Islamic historical background, Islamic geometric patterns (IGPs) are significant for reflecting the history, identity, and culture of the local Muslim communities. However, effectively communicating these patterns with local cultures remains a pressing issue. This study focuses on Donglianhua Village, a Muslim commun...

As urbanization accelerates, there is an increasing desire for access to green spaces to promote human health; however, there is a scarcity of evidence documenting the characteristics that green spaces must have to provide genuine benefits. This research investigates the connection between greenery in public places and residents' health, especially...

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This study aims to underscore the pivotal role of cultural attributes in shaping destination image and examines their implications for sustainable tourism. Through a comprehensive review of relevant literature, the study proposes a conceptual framework to delve into the multifaceted effects of cultural attributes on destination image formation and...

This study investigates the correlation between the needs of residents in Wuxi, China, and the provision of neighborhood outdoor spaces, through the lens of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. The objective is to discern and comprehend the distinct needs residents have for outdoor spaces across various tiers of Maslow's hierarchy, encompassing physiologic...

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the article publication volume, keyword co-occurrence, keyword clustering, and keyword mutation of recreational landscape using CiteSpace visual analysis software and to put forward the research hotspots and similarities and differences between Chinese and international recreational landscape since the 21st c...

Sense of place is a fundamental aspect of cultural heritage conservation and management, as it plays an important role in understanding the connection between individuals and the places they inhabit. This study aims to provide heritage managers and scholars with up-to-date insights into the importance of a sense of place in maintaining cultural her...

With the emergence of the IoT era, wireless sensor networks will be more and more widely used. In addition to collecting, transmitting and processing simple data such as humidity, temperature and density of the dome, they can also provide multimedia information services such as video and images. It enables more comprehensive and accurate environmen...

The phenomenon of rapid urbanisation that has occurred since the 1950s has presented opportunities for growth and innovation in cities, primarily through the utilisation of urban agglomerations and economies of scale. Urban areas encounter diverse obstacles that restrict their ability to provide services to inhabitants and hinder the achievement of...

Squatter settlements have long been negatively stigmatised in Malaysia, where their image is politically and morally unacceptable against an urban backdrop. In the 1980s, 90s and the early Noughts, Kuala Lumpur sent through rapid industrialisation and urbanisation, resulting in the extensive demolition of squatter settlements for new mega-developme...

Kuala Lumpur became the capital of the newly independent Federation of Malayan States in 1957. The capital of the new nation had then a population of 357,000. In the last six decades, the city expanded into a main urban regional conurbation called ‘Greater KL’ or the Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan Region (KLMR). As of today, the KLMR has a population of...

The peri-urban area or zones happen all over the globe as urban areas are rapidly expanding, and over the coming decades, the urbanization process will continue to grow exponentially. The peri-urban area, naturally being transitional and ambiguity in its character has put this area in obscurity. The dynamic changes in the social and cultural aspect...

Kuala Lumpur underwent rapid urbanisation and industrialisation in the 1980s and 1990s, which saw major demolitions of squatter settlements for new mega development projects. Consequently, this resulted in former squatter dwellers being relocated into low-cost high-rise flats. Thus, this paper presents the social implications of slum relocation int...

At present time, Malaysia gradually undergoes a pace of urban and rural transformation. The rapid growth of cities in Malaysia expanding beyond their incorporation boundaries transformed the land use from rural to urban. This situation developed an area in between urban and rural knows as peri-urban area which increase in number and typologies. Per...

The recreational forests are facing pressure by surrounding developments such as highway and housing. Urban development has implications for the benefits offered by recreational forests, endangered biodiversity, water quality and wildlife to result a place that is no longer enjoyable to visit. It is important to conserve the recreational forests th...

This paper discusses place attachment to Kangar Waterfront in the state of Perlis, Malaysia. A questionnaire survey was conducted with users of the water front to identify the level of attachment, form of engagement and factors that influence the attachment to the waterfront. Field observation was carried out before the survey to examine the physic...

Two recreational forests were selected as case studies: The Ampang and Kanching Recreational Forests. The recreational forests are facing pressure by surrounding developments such as highway and housing. Urban development has implications for the benefits offered by recreational forests, endangered biodiversity, water quality and wildlife to result...

In the case of Asian cities, poor redevelopment process has often resulted in the loss of historic urban fabric. Kampong Bharu is a traditional Malay settlement in the heart of the Kuala Lumpur city, holds a unique case of a struggle to preserve its local identity. This paper reviews the scenario regarding the enclave in light of the current redeve...

This paper presents the implications of slum relocation into low-cost high-rise housing development. Desa Mentari was selected as a case study for this research where its characteristics as a low-cost high-rise residential for relocated former squatter dwellers best fit the requirement. The data were then analysed against the five domains of the In...

Two recreational forests were selected as case studies: The Ampang and Kanching Recreational Forests. The recreational forests are facing pressure by surrounding developments such as highway and housing. Urban development has implications for the benefits offered by recreational forests, endangered biodiversity, water quality and wildlife to result...

This paper presents the implications of slum relocation into low-cost high-rise housing development. Desa Mentari was selected as a case study for this research where its characteristics as a low-cost high-rise residential for relocated former squatter dwellers best fit the requirement. The data were then analysed against the five domains of the In...

Human welfare is increasingly affected by the climate change impacts where more scientific evidence has pointed to a significant human contribution as the most contributing factors. Lately, the concept of ‘carbon-capability’ has been proposed recently to get the relative meanings related to carbon and individual power and enthusiasm to cut emission...

Nature as an idea of a healing process is not a new concept nowadays. Most people want to be closed to nature, as they have restorative power for human health provided by positive benefits of human interactions with plants and environments. Therefore, despite the therapeutic benefits and design recommendations of the healing garden or nursing homes...

Research suggests that recreational forests have the potential in providing health benefits and wellbeing of the urbanites. Recreational forests were established in the Peninsular Malaysia to preserve areas for recreation, ecotourism and to raise public awareness regarding forestry. Natural recreational areas in the cities such as urban forests are...

In the 1980s and 90s, Kuala Lumpur underwent rapid urbanisation and industrialisation which resulted in the major demolition of perkampungan setinggan (squatter settlements) to make way for new ‘mega’ developments. As a result former squatter dwellers were relocated into low cost high-rise flats, with little consideration of the consequences. The t...

In the 1980s and 90s, Kuala Lumpur underwent rapid urbanisation and industrialisation which resulted in the major demolition of perkampungan setinggan (squatter settlements) to make way for new ‘mega’ developments. As a result former squatter dwellers were relocated into low cost high-rise flats, with little consideration of the consequences. Unsur...