Evolution of Waterfront Development in Lumut City, Perak, Malaysia

Abstract

This study on the evolution of waterfront development in Lumut through physical improvement serves as one component in the formation of a city from the economic, social and environmental aspects. The current study aims to review the elements of urban design that offer an alternative to the revitalisation of the waterfront city in Lumut, Malaysia, particularly to upgrade the physical environment quality and economic vibrancy of cities. The objectives of this study are as follows: (1) examine the consideration and perceptions of urban design aspects given by the respondents related to the evolution of a Lumut waterfront city, and (2) identify urban design elements that have evidence of significant contributions to the revitalisation of the aforementioned city. This research comprises two components. The first component explains the analysis based on observation and the obtained secondary information. The second component is the inventory study and analysis related to the city design in the study area. The theoretical study involves city image enhancement concepts, basic methods and principles in improving the structure of city elements. It also elaborates that any improvement or modification that should be done in any of the city elements must proceed through a proper channel and adhere to improvement or modification steps that have been proposed by design experts. The reason is to create harmony between the city elements with their surroundings to form an image that has identity, structure and meaning. With effective consideration, the proposed development must be closely assessed for its use and function before any project is endorsed and enforced. Issues discovered by this study will facilitate the formulation of strategies and suitable proposals, and automatically ensures improvement of the economic, social and environmental conditions.

Mediating role of place identity in the relationship between place quality and user satisfaction in waterfronts: a case study of Penang, Malaysia

“…All of these items can promote the level of user satisfaction and must therefore be managed in the best way possible and distinguished from those in other waterfronts. Isa (2017) suggested that studies related to waterfronts should be improved in terms of the related aspects such as quality of tangible and intangible familiarity and uniqueness by users. Meanwhile, Bakar et al (2016) argued that improving place quality and place identity can attract visitors to visit the area and participate in activities.…”

“…To measure place quality, 14 items were developed based on previous studies (Isa, 2017; Nunes and Vale, 2015). These items include location, building design, beautiful landscape, scenery and vista, environment, road design and signboard, accessibility and connectivity, food and drinks, clean air and environment, facilities and amenities, suitable activities, well maintained, goods and services and liveable.…”

“…Recently, water bodies that shape the waterfronts of many cities have emerged and become a problem with urban design and planning disciplines. Isa (2017) found that in Malaysia, urban development is inseparable from water bodies, specifically riverbanks. Therefore, the design of riverbanks changes along with time and urbanisation level.…”

Operational Framework for Rural Tourism Destination Management and Marketing Organizations

“…The operational framework of these rural tourism institutions is carefully designed to prioritize sustainability, foster local development and ensure visitor satisfaction [18]. The Malaysian government regulates these initiatives through ministries by providing guidelines that maintain authenticity and sustainability while encouraging the growth of rural tourism [16].…”

Development of Rural Tourism in Perak Tengah District Based on Local Authority Perspectives

“…This study aims to develop a tourism product as attraction, accommodation, food and beverage, destination, activities, and ancillary services, which have been identified as attracting tourists and having a major impact on overall tourist expenditure in previous studies (Chiun, 2019). According to Isa (2020), every improvement or modification that is to be done towards any of the city elements must undergo a proper channel and adhere to improvement or modification steps that design experts have proposed to create harmony between the city elements with their surroundings and further will be able to form an image that has identity, structure and meaning.…”