-PARKS & GARDENS IN KLANG VALLEY-

EFFECTIVE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (30103)

NAME: LIEW JINID: 0318449

COURSE: FOUNDATION IN NATURAL & BUILT ENVIRONMENT APRIL INTAKE 0414

HISTORY

- BANDAR UTAMA CENTRAL PARK -

Bandar Utama was formerly a 1000 acre palm oil estate, also known as Effingham Estate. The development of Bandar Utama started in the early 90’s under the company, See Hoy Chan Holdings Sdn Bhd.

Bandar Utama Central Park is located opposite of 1 Utama Shopping Complex

BIOGRAPHY OF BANDAR UTAMA CENTRAL PARK

Since : 1990

Typology : Public Space

Area :

Landscape Architect : Westlake Sanctuary

Concrete pavements designedin curvy shapes

Concrete pavements framed into squares using bricks and also decorative poles with

flags to enhance colours in the park

Old abandoned railway tracks

Old playgrounds were well maintained

Young palm trees and spider plants were planted along the low concrete staircase decorated with bricks like a frame

Morning outdoor yoga

Bandar Utama Central Park would host aFarmer’s market every 1st Sunday of the month.

Jogging activities

Dog-friendly park

CONCLUSION

Parks should be well maintained, open and friendly to people of all ages, even animals too. Parks should also

keep cleanliness as their first priority.

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