HUMAN INTERACTION IN URBAN SPACES: A QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS IN URBAN PARK, SHAH ALAM CITY, SELANGOR

Authors

  • Filzani Illia Ibrahim Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
  • Dasimah Omar Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
  • Nik Hanita Nik Mohamad Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v15i2.269

Keywords:

human-human interaction, human-nature interaction, open spaces.

Abstract

This paper aims to provide valuable insight of the various dimensions of human needs’ towards open spaces. This study employed a mixed method research design involving both quantitative and qualitative methods that were utilised to identify and evaluate the human-human interaction and human-nature interaction in the area of study. Primary data was gathered by using questionnaire survey that was administered to 861 respondents who were visitors to public parks. The finding of this study is intended to show the main domains that reflect human needs’ toward open spaces together with perceived benefits to the open space users.

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Published

2017-07-28

How to Cite

Ibrahim, F. I., Omar, D., & Nik Mohamad, N. H. (2017). HUMAN INTERACTION IN URBAN SPACES: A QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS IN URBAN PARK, SHAH ALAM CITY, SELANGOR. PLANNING MALAYSIA, 15(2). https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v15i2.269

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Vol. 15 (2017): PLANNING MALAYSIA JOURNAL : Volume 15, Issue 2, 2017

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