The conducive level of learning and living environment of off-campus students: case study UiTM Shah Alam / Prof. Dr. Dasimah Omar … [et al.]

The impact of near-campus students housing, or off-campus students accommodation cannot be ignored by the universities and as well as the community officials. Numerous scholarly studies have highlighted the substantial economic impacts either direct, indirect or induced, and cumulatively the roles of the universities have significantly contributed to the local economies. The issue of the impacts of off-campus student rental housing on neighbourhoods is one that has been of longstanding but increasing concern in Malaysia Statistically, in Malaysia, there was approximately a total of 1.2 - 1.5 million students in 2009. By the year 2015, it is expected that 50 per cent of 18 to 30 year old active population should gain access to university education, amounting to 120,000 yearly. The objectives of the research are to obtain information on the living and learning conditions of off-campus students prevalent in the tertiary institutions in Malaysia and to isolate those factors that may impede the successful learning so that priority can be given to them in subsequent policy implementations and actions by government and the higher education institutions The research will establish a deliberated review on the capability to interact (social empowerment); the accessibility to local institutional and structural context (social inclusion); the resources that facilitate interaction (socio-economic security); and the necessary collective accepted values and norms, such as trust, that enable community building (social cohesion)

Environmental-economic impact assessment in urban planning

Las prácticas sostenibles requieren de un marco controlado en los sistemas urbanos donde su funcionalidad y eficacia puedan ser evaluadas. Este estudio tiene como objetivo revisar cómo la integración de la huella de carbono y el factor monetario pueden construir una dimensión de impacto en la salud ambiental para monitorizar los gastos de una nación, en general, o de un hogar o individuo, en particular, en relación al potencial de calentamiento global. El modelo de Input Output Económico de una nación o una región es una herramienta analítica fuerte que describe la estructura económica de una nación o región. La matriz inversa de Leontief deriva de la tabla input output económica. El resultado del modelo se expresa en potencial de calentamiento global, que describe su impacto total de calentamiento global relativo al dióxido de carbono a lo largo de un período de tiempo determinado. La estimación de la huella de carbono a partir de flujos monetarios en un entorno urbano es vital en el análisis de los impactos en la salud ambiental, donde la planificación urbana y la economía sostenible son complementarias.Sustainable practices require a controlled setting within an urban system where the practicality and efficacy could be assessed. This study aim to present a review by what means integrated carbon footprint and monetary factor may construct an environmental health impact dimension to oversee the expenditure of a nation in general or a household or an individual in particular in relation to global warming potential.Economic Input Output model of a nation or a region is a powerful analytical tool that describes the structure of one nation or region’s economy. An inversed Leontief matrix is derived from the economic input output table. The outcome of the model is expressed in global warming potential which describes its total global warming impact relative to carbon dioxide over a set period of time. The estimation of carbon footprint from monetary fluxes within an urban setting is vital in the environmental health impact assessment where sustainable urban planning and sustainable economy are complimentary of each other.Eje 1: Dilemas del desarrollo socio-territorial y la planificación urbano-regional frente a los retos de la sustentabilidad.Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanism

Environmental risk evaluation of a sanitary landfill using life cycle analysis approach / Farah Ayuni Shafie, Dasimah Omar and Subramaniam Karuppanan.

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) auditing was carried out at a sanitary landfill in Kuala Langat, Selangor, Malaysia. It was conducted to assess the environmental and health impact of the landfill. The study also includes an environmental risk index and life cycle analysis (LCA) approach to evaluate the facility. The auditing arrives with a conclusion that this facility might pose a hazard to the environment and health if no adequate control measures are taken consistently. Environmental auditing and LCA simulation could become an essential tool in the monitoring of urban planning and development

Walkability Design for Urban Public Housing Park

The walkability approach is essential to ensure the connectivity among space in the urban area. The design should be appropriate, safety, maximize and capable of reaching every inch of the spaces, just by walking. Good connectivity must allow people to walk freely and accessible in many ways. People have great chances to meet each other or having potential outdoor activities without any challenges. This study aims to measure the user perception of the existing spaces in the urban public housing environment that been covered and uncovered with the walkability linkages. The objectives of this study are to identify the existing pedestrian linkages in the study area; to investigate the user perception of the existing walkability system in the study area, and finally to conclude and provide a better solution for better walkability opportunity among residents to access the public park.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords:outdoor space;  pedestrian linkages; public parks; walkability behavio

Youth in Public Housing: Place attachment and Quality of Life Index

This study examines the quality of life (QoL) satisfaction through place attachment theory upon neighbourhood area among youth in Kuala Lumpur. The objectives are to test the impact of neighbourhood sense of place on QoL index. For place attachment, the environmental factors closest to the home of the residents exerted a greater influence than the more distal factor. These findings contribute to understanding the relationship between place attachment theory and quality of life among youth. The discussion also considers personal dimensions of place belonging and identifying associations amongst them as ways to explore youth quality of life in the PPH.  Keywords: Quality of Life; Place Attachment Theory; Youth; Public HousingISSN: 2398-4287© 2017. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

On-street visual analysis on Jalan Hang Jebat, Melaka / Zalina Samadi, Dasimah Omar and Rodzyah Mohd Yunus.

Outdoor space in between heritage buildings of heritage streets defines as ‘outdoor living room’. Whether it’s impressively ‘heritage’ or ‘commercially’ character; physical and socio-cultural characteristics of the streets have great influence towards eliciting on-street pedestrian model. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between timeframe and density, activity and movement based on the on-street cultural phenomenon. For the purpose of this paper, the presentation unveiled one section of the study which shares the analysis on-street’s aerial-visual data only. Unobtrusive methods were employed through Digital Photography and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) at Jalan Hang Jebat, Melaka. The objectives of this study are to interpret density, activity and movement analysis

The Importance of Public Library for Youth Development in Malaysia

The purpose of this paper is to examine the usage of public library towards youth development. Generally, a public library offers information and educational resources to a community. Being that in the modern world, there are other modes in seeking information, the public library is often disregarded and being ignored of its existence. Factors that affect the use of public library such as accessibility, availability, comfortability and the maintenance of it plays an important role in determining its usage among youth. The paper will look into four research areas of the urban and rural areas involving 800 respondents (youth) in Malaysia as the base of this study to see whether the public library is used by the youth to gain information apart of other resources available.Keywords:Public Library, Youth, Youth development.ISSN: 2398-4287© 2017. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

Environmental-economic impact assessment in urban planning

Las prácticas sostenibles requieren de un marco controlado en los sistemas urbanos donde su funcionalidad y eficacia puedan ser evaluadas. Este estudio tiene como objetivo revisar cómo la integración de la huella de carbono y el factor monetario pueden construir una dimensión de impacto en la salud ambiental para monitorizar los gastos de una nación, en general, o de un hogar o individuo, en particular, en relación al potencial de calentamiento global. El modelo de Input Output Económico de una nación o una región es una herramienta analítica fuerte que describe la estructura económica de una nación o región. La matriz inversa de Leontief deriva de la tabla input output económica. El resultado del modelo se expresa en potencial de calentamiento global, que describe su impacto total de calentamiento global relativo al dióxido de carbono a lo largo de un período de tiempo determinado. La estimación de la huella de carbono a partir de flujos monetarios en un entorno urbano es vital en el análisis de los impactos en la salud ambiental, donde la planificación urbana y la economía sostenible son complementarias.Sustainable practices require a controlled setting within an urban system where the practicality and efficacy could be assessed. This study aim to present a review by what means integrated carbon footprint and monetary factor may construct an environmental health impact dimension to oversee the expenditure of a nation in general or a household or an individual in particular in relation to global warming potential.Economic Input Output model of a nation or a region is a powerful analytical tool that describes the structure of one nation or region’s economy. An inversed Leontief matrix is derived from the economic input output table. The outcome of the model is expressed in global warming potential which describes its total global warming impact relative to carbon dioxide over a set period of time. The estimation of carbon footprint from monetary fluxes within an urban setting is vital in the environmental health impact assessment where sustainable urban planning and sustainable economy are complimentary of each other.Eje 1: Dilemas del desarrollo socio-territorial y la planificación urbano-regional frente a los retos de la sustentabilidad.Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanism

Youth in Vertical Housing Neighbourhood Space: A Focus Group Discussion

Focus group discussion series was set up at the vertical housing of Kerinchi People Project Housing, Lembah Pantai with two different group in separate venue and time. The analysis was done by using Atlas.ti after transcribing and coding the audio-taped of discussion, searching for networking on youth participation. The finding shows youth demandingly indoor space compared to outdoor space due to open space inadequacy and absence of space quality yet lost the sense of belonging. Furthermore, the residents' committee neglected youth participation in decision-making process or meeting with the committee, has resulted from youth not to actively participate in the community

A Mixed-Method Research on Recreation Space for Youth in Malaysia

This research applied a mixed-methods analysis of the recreation space for youth in Malaysian urban and rural areas applying both the qualitative and quantitative approach. For qualitative research, four (4) focus group discussions (FGD) with 24 youth and 22 stakeholders have conducted while for quantitative research, a total of 800 youth selected as respondents. The quantitative research questionnaire based on the outcome of the FGD. The results found that the provision of recreational space in urban and rural areas including location, adequacy ratio, current condition, proximity, accessibility and level of maintenance required to reviewed for improvement. Keywords: Youth, Space, Qualitative, Quantitative eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/ 10.21834/ebpj.v5iSI2.2518