Blending nature with business : the KLCC park theme

Aldrin Abdullah, . and Mohd Fadzil Mohd Idris, . and Azizi Bahauddin, . (2001) Blending nature with business : the KLCC park theme. [Proceedings Paper]

Universally public parks have come a long way since the early days of the nineteenth century. Over the years parks have played a variety of roles. Arguably one of the most significant functions of an urban park is to provide an open space for the public to unwind from the hustle and bustle of city life. The famous Central Park in New York epitomises such idea. Despite the recent economic slow down in Malaysia the birth of KLCC Park in Kuala Lumpur creates a sigh of relief to many of us. Not only does the park provide green open space for the benefit of the public in an otherwise concrete jungle its abundant plant species encourage bio-diversity and should act as a haven for birds and other local fauna. Located at the heart oh KLs golden triangle and surrounded by hotels retails and other commercial properties the KLCC Park starkly contrasts with its surrounding. This paper examines the benefits of having the park in a business district and how it can spur better business. It also discusses some of the issues and problems that might surface in the future.

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Universally public parks have come a long way since the early days of the nineteenth century. Over the years parks have played a variety of roles. Arguably one of the most significant functions of an urban park is to provide an open space for the public to unwind from the hustle and bustle of city life. The famous Central Park in New York epitomises such idea. Despite the recent economic slow down in Malaysia the birth of KLCC Park in Kuala Lumpur creates a sigh of relief to many of us. Not only does the park provide green open space for the benefit of the public in an otherwise concrete jungle its abundant plant species encourage bio-diversity and should act as a haven for birds and other local fauna. Located at the heart oh KLs golden triangle and surrounded by hotels retails and other commercial properties the KLCC Park starkly contrasts with its surrounding. This paper examines the benefits of having the park in a business district and how it can spur better business. It also discusses some of the issues and problems that might surface in the future.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Summary En
AGROVOC Term:	RECREATIONAL AREAS
AGROVOC Term:	PUBLIC PARKS
AGROVOC Term:	URBAN AREAS
AGROVOC Term:	ENVIRONMENT
AGROVOC Term:	ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
AGROVOC Term:	NATURE CONSERVATION
AGROVOC Term:	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AGROVOC Term:	TRADE CYCLES
AGROVOC Term:	ECONOMIC GROWTH
AGROVOC Term:	MARKETING
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:27
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16461

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