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ELEMENTS OF NATURAL AND BUILT
           ENVIRONMENT
                      Assignment 2A :
   Case Study of the Rural, Suburban and Urban Context




Date            : 1 November 2012
Student Names :
Yap Zhong Lin (0310557)
Yap Zhi Jun (0310738)
Toh Chee Cheng (0311122)
Valerie Joe C Arnesto (0304813)
Dipti Gya (0311390)
Tutor Name        : Sujatavani Gunasagaran
Tutorial Time   : 8am – 11am
Intake            : July 2012
Institute         : Taylors Lakeside Campus

                                                         1
ABSTRACT



     This report investigates the understanding and definition of the

elements of natural and built environment in different development of the

three contexts; rural, suburban and urban. Then followed by a brief history

about the area we choose; Kuang, Kepong and KL Sentral. The discussion

then focuses on facilities, pathways and design of the railway stations.




                                                                              2
CONTENT
NO                      CONTENT                         PAGE
1    ABSTRACT                                            2
2    CONTENT                                             3
3    INTRODUCTION                                        4
4    BRIEF INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE PROJECT AREAS          5
     i) KL CENTRAL                                       6
     ii) KEPONG                                          9
     iii) KUANG                                          12
5    INTRODUCTION OF RAILWAY STATION IN PROJECT AREAS    14
     i) KL CENTRAL                                       15
     ii) KEPONG                                          16
     iii) KUANG                                          17
6    COMPARISON                                          20
     a) DESIGN
             TABLE OF COMPARISON IN DESIGN               21
             FENCES                                      22
             LIGHTINGS                                   23
             DRAINAGE SYSTEM                             24
             SIGNBOARDS                                  25
             BLIND WALKWAYS                              26
     b) FACILITIES
             TABLE OF COMPARISON IN FACILITIES           27
             BENCHES                                     28
             PARKING LOTS                                29
             VENDING MACHINES                            30
             ATM MACHINES                                31
     c) PATHWAYS
             TABLE OF COMPARISON IN PATHWAYS             32
             BRIDGE                                      33
             STAIRCASE                                   34
             ESCALATOR                                   35
             ELEVATOR                                    36
7    CONCLUSION                                          37
8    COLLECTION                                          38
9    REFERENCES                                          39



                                                               3
INTRODUCTION

    The purpose of this report is to investigate the current state
development of the rural, suburban and urban areas of Federal Territory of
Kuala Lumpur and the state of Selangor.


     By observing our site visit to Kuang, Kepong and KL Central by train,
this report describes about the facilities, pathways and design of the railway
station. The report then discusses further more into comparison of the
different train stop areas in development of the three contexts (rural,
suburban and urban).

     Before the current train development system we have in Kuala Lumpur,
there were two stations that were already operational in the city. The first
railway station ever built in Kuala Lumpur was inaugurated in September
22, 1886 by the British called the Resident Station. Constructed of wood
and nipah palm roof, linking from Kuala Lumpur to Klang. However, the
Resident Station was soon demolished in 1910 after the construction of the
new and rebuilt Kuala Lumpur Station.


     The Sultan Street Station was the second station constructed in 1892,
located in Tun Tan Cheng Lock Road. It was designed based on the
Resident Station and was stationed along the Pudu railway line. After the
opening of the Kuala Lumpur Station, the Sultan Street Station was
replaced by a smaller terminal station and as the years passes by, the
station was left isolated and demolished in 1960.

     The development of the railway stations built around the Federal
Territory of Kuala Lumpur and the state of Selangor were significantly
influenced by the colonial and mughal architecture at an early age. There
are now about 115 railway stations around Malaysia, offering our city
connectivity, convenience and an international lifestyle.


                                                                             4
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
ABOUT THE PROJECT
       AREAS




                     5
KL SENTRAL




             6
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1138871&page=89




      The blueprint of Kuala Lumpur Sentral began with the masterplan of a
“City-within-a-City” concept design by the renowned Japanese architecture,
Dr Kisho Kurokawa. He is responsible for this contemporary and
international concept of space, light and greenery. It has spacious plazas,
indoor courtyards, sidewalk cafés, shops, restaurants and pedestrian
walkways interspersed with landscaped green buffer zones, create a sense
of a harmonious existence, blending functionality with technology and
accessibility.


      KL Sentral development comprises of 7 lots. Featuring a self-
contained city concept comprising of corporate office towers and business
suites, international hotels, luxurious condominium, a shopping mall and an
international exhibition, convention and entertainment centre. It is an
exclusive centre built around Malaysia’s largest transit hub, offering global
connectivity, excellent investment opportunities, business convenience and
an international lifestyle.


                                                                                               7
It is the first city in Malaysia to portray the new characteristic of a
global city, where work, live and play co-exist in a harmonic environment.
This prime 72-acre freehold commercial and residential environment is built
around a world class transportation hub.




                                Internal and external of KL Sentral

      The KL Sentral Station which is named Lot H, is the center of the
development, where the state-of-the-art transportation hub for Kuala
Lumpur’s integrated rail transportation, seamlessly links all urban and
suburban residential, commercial and industrial areas.


      Its infrastructure supports six rail networks which was completed in
December 2000, the KLIA Express Rail link, KLIA Transit, Rapid KL
(Putra), KTM Komuter, KTM Intercity and KL Monorail Services. Lot H also
offers job opportunities for small businesses to set up their business as
retail or food and beverage. Situated on 9.3 acres the main building has a
gross floor area of half a million sq ft.




                                                                                8
KEPONG




         9
Buildings surrounding Kepong area.



     Kepong is one of the major townships in Kuala Lumpur. Situated in a
more suburban environment where housing areas are more populated than
commercial buildings due to the spreading concept of a balanced lifestyle.
Although there are shopping malls like Jusco, Carrefour, Tesco and Brem
Mall, majority of businesses are usually opened at small commercial blocks.
Especially during peak hours, Kepong will be congested with cars, lorries
and motorbikes. Which therefore causes air pollution and vehicle pollution
to the environment.




                                                 http://www.maleisure.com/frim_kepong.html


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Graphically, Kepong is surrounded by 600 hectares of pristine forest
land. The onsite Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM), Kepong
Metropolitan Park, Taman Rekreasi, and last but not least Desa Park City,
which is one of the highly-regarded hybrid projects in Kepong which has
drawn wide attention to the community.




                      Examples photo of Kepong KTM Station




     There are two train stations on the commuter's Rawang-Seremban
route, namely the Kepong KTM station and Kepong Sentral KTM station.

     Historically, Kepong is a largely ethnic town with no shortage of
economic activities. Its economic lens bear witness to the rubber plantation,
tin and quarry trades in the colonial days. The establishment of the nearby
Sungai Buloh and Rawang Industrial Zones has also contributed indirectly
to Kepong's growing economic status.




                                                                           11
KUANG




        12
Photos of houses and shop lots in Kuang.

      Kuang is a town in the Gombak district of Selangor, Malaysia. The
area is very rural, where houses are isolated from one another in a green
surrounding. There are only shop lots nearby the Kuang KTM Station, and
these small businesses are in a poor condition lot made from wall partition
and zinc roof. Most of the land in the area are own by Sime Darby, for
plantation, property and industrial purposes.Back in the day, Kuang has
one of the largest polo field in Asia. It was an important venue for polo
during the Commonweath Games in 1998.




                      Photos of roads and free parking lots in Kuang.

      The roads in Kuang are very narrow and majority of the residents
there uses motorbikes as their primary transportation due to the size of the
pathway to their house once they get off the road and into the forest.
Therefore, cars are not able to get through and not recommended for
residents who are living there.

                                                                            13
INTRODUCTION OF RAILWAY
STATION IN PROJECT AREAS




                           14
KL SENTRAL



                                                                             Lines
                                Platforms
                                                                             Rawang-Seremban and Sentul-Port Klang Line (KTM
     Tracks:                                                                 Komuter) (2001 to present)
                                2 island platforms (KTM Komuter)
                                                                             North-South Line (KTM Intercity) (2001 to present)
     4 (KTM Komuter)            1 island platform (KTM Intercity)
                                                                             Kelana Jaya Line (RapidKL)
     2 (KTM Intercity)          2 side platforms (Kelana Jaya Line)
                                                                             KLIA Transit and KLIA Ekspres(Express Rail Link) (2002
     3 (KTM Freight)            1 island platform (KLIA Ekspres)             to present)
     2 (Kelana Jaya Line)       1 island platform (KLIA Transit)
     2 (KLIA Ekspres)
     2 (KLIA Transit)




                                                                                                       Owned by

                                                                                                       Keretapi Tanah
Address                                                                                                Melayu, Rapid KL and
                                                                      Connections                      ERL Private Limited
Brickfields, Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia.                                                     Bus hub, monorail
                            Rail networks:                            station, food and
                                                                      retail outlets, and
                            KLIA Express Rail Link                    KTM maintenance
                                                                      depot.
                            KLIA Transit

                            RAPID KL (Putra)

                            KTM Komuter

                            KTM Intercity

                            KL Monorail Services                                                                      15
KEPONG KTM STATION


Address:                            Coordinate : 3°12′31″N 101°37′42″E

Stesen Komuter Kepong Commuter      Lines: Rawang – Seremban Route
Station,
                                    Platforms : 2 side platforms
Jalan Burung Garuda,
                                    Tracks : 4
Taman Bukit Maluri, Kepong,

52100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.      Car park : Available




                                      Facilities :

 Opened since : 1892                             Ticket Counter
                                                 Ticket vending Machine
 Operating hour : 6.15am – 9.30pm
                                                 Parking
 Owner : Keretapi Tanah Melayu                   Touch n Go lane
                                                 Toilet
                                                 Surau


                                                                          16
KUANG KTM STATION


Address:
Address:                                 Coordinate: 3°15'29"N 101°33'17"E
                                         Coordinate: 3°15'29"N 101°33'17"E

Stesen KTMB Kepong,
Stesen KTMB Kepong,                      Lines : Rawang –Seremban Route
                                         Lines : Rawang –Seremban Route

Jalan Kuang Bulan 1 (Jln 32),
Jalan Kuang Bulan 1 (Jln 32),            Platforms :: 2 side platforms
                                         Platforms 2 side platforms
Taman Kepong,
Taman Kepong,                            Tracks : 2
                                         Tracks : 2
52100Kepong, Kuala Lumpur.
52100 Kepong, Kuala Lumpur.              Car park : available
                                         Car park : available




                                           Facilities :
                                           Facilities :

                                                      Ticket Counter
                                                      Ticket Counter
  Operationg Hour : 6.30 am -- 9.15 pm
  Operationg Hour : 6.30 am 9.15 pm                   Ticket vending Machine
                                                      Ticket vending Machine
                                                      Parking
                                                      Parking
  Owner :: Keretapi Tanah Melayu
  Owner Keretapi Tanah Melayu                         Touch n Go lane
                                                      Touch n Go lane
                                                      Toilet
                                                      Toilet
                                                      Surau
                                                      Surau


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This is the KTM Seremban – Rawang route
     map which show the three places that we visit - KL
     Central (KA01), Kepong (KA06) and Kuang
     (KA09). Below are the information about
     relationship between these three KTM stations.
     1. KL Central to Kepong - 21 minutes (RM1.30)
     2. Kepong to Kuang       - 16 minutes (RM1.50)
     From KL Central to Kepong there are more tall
     buildings however from Kepong to Kuang, number
     of buildings decreases and more trees can be
     seen. This showed that from urban area (KL
     Central) slowly change to suburban area
     (Kepong) and at last is the rural area (Kuang).




18
POPULATION IN RAILWAY STATION


                                                                  KL SENTRAL
                                                                  KEPONG
                                                                  KUANG




CONCLUSION
       KL Sentral is the Malaysia’s largest transit hub. Thus, KL Sentral offered global
connectivity and flawlessly linking all urban and suburban residential, commercial and
industrial areas. However, with the growing population, KL Sentral continues to cater to
specific needs of its tenants, residents as well as other stakeholders especially to
enhance the parking facilities and increase provision for more.

       Kepong area has a population of 360,000 approximately where Chinese population
exceeds 90%. Some suburbs have a degree of executive autonomy, and most have
lower population density than inner city neighborhoods. Suburbs first emerged on a large
scale in the 19th and 20th centuries as a result of improved rail and road transport, which
led to an increase in commuting.

       Population in Kuang area is 21,184 people. In Kuang, mostly found are farmlands
and wood areas. The quality of life in Kuang is actually quite low. People have to walk a
distance to a shop because it’s not systematic. Houses are built randomly unlike in
suburbs and urbs. Not much facilities are found in Kuang such as shopping centre, banks,
and hotels.




                                                                                         19
COMPARISON OF DESIGN,
   FACILITIES AND
   PATHWAYS OF KL
SENTRAL, KEPONG AND
       KUANG




                        20
COMPARISON OF DESIGN IN KL SENTRAL,
 KEPONG & KUANG RAILWAY STATIONS

                         KL
NO      FACILITIES               KEPONG   KUANG
                       SENTRAL
1    FENCES                               
2    SAFETY                               
3    GREENERIES                           
4    LIGHTINGS                            
5    BLIND WALKWAYS                       
6    ADVERTISMENT                         
7    DRAINAGE SYSTEM                      
8    SIGNBOARDS                           




                                            21
COMPARISON OF FENCES


                                                          KL SENTRAL
                                                 There aren’t any fences at KL
                                                 Sentral. But they replaced it with
                                                 glass door.




                                                              KEPONG
                                                 Wrought iron fences. They're
                                                 made of iron, these types of
                                                 fences are extremely durable.




                                                               KUANG
                                                 Chain link fences. Commercial
                                                 chain link fences provide a
                                                 secure boundary around your
                                                 commercial or industrial
                                                 property. These fences come in
                                                 a standard height of 6 feet, but
                                                 they can be built as high as 20
                                                 feet tall.

CONCLUSION

As result, KL Sentral is better than Kepong and Kuang’s railway station. It has better
environment. The glass doors are designed it’s to prevent the cooling air from air
conditioner flow out. In Kepong and Kuang stations, the sizes of the land are small. So
they only use fences to surround the railway stations. But the security system is weak.
                                                                                   22
COMPARISON OF LIGHTINGS


                                                           KL SENTRAL
                                                  KL Sentral provides more lights
                                                  and make the place look
                                                  brighter.




                                                                KEPONG
                                                  In Kepong, it is an open area. So
                                                  there are only few lights/ lamp
                                                  provided. But it is quite dim
                                                  during night time.




                                                                 KUANG
                                                  In Kuang station, the lights are
                                                  really old and there are several
                                                  lights that are not working
                                                  anymore.




CONCLUSION

In conclusion, KL Sentral is the best because it provided sufficient lights to the public
and KL Sentral has better facilities compare to Kepong and Kuang. Kepong and
Kuang stations are quite old and bad condition of facilities.
                                                                                            23
COMPARISON OF DRAINAGE SYSTEM


                                                        KL SENTRAL
                                               Everything in KL Sentral is
                                               designed and built nicely.
                                               There’s no pipe leakage and the
                                               drainage system are covered.




                                                            KEPONG
                                               In Kepong, the drainage system
                                               is sufficient. As it will not affect
                                               floods in the station.




                                                             KUANG
                                               Drainage system in Kuang is not
                                               sufficient. And it’s not systematic




CONCLUSION

Again, KL Sentral is the best of all. Kepong and Kuang’s stations can be improved
more. For instance, Kepong can design better on the outside look where as the
drainage system should be covered to protect it. In Kuang’s station, drainage system
is not sufficient so they should increase the amount.

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COMPARISON OF SIGNBOARD

                                                           KL SENTRAL
                                                  Sufficient and detailed direction
                                                  provided. Easy to understand
                                                  and accurate.




                                                                KEPONG
                                                  Sufficient but no detailed
                                                  direction given. Not easy to be
                                                  seen.




                                                                 KUANG
                                                  Insufficient and not detailed. It’s
                                                  hard to find direction (eg:
                                                  washroom)




CONCLUSION

Kepong and Kuang’s station should improve their signboards avaibility. Thus, they
have to make sure that it is sufficient and accurate information is given. KL Sentral did
a good job in providing direction for the public. They even provided several Customer
Service Counter.

                                                                                        25
COMPARISON OF BLIND WALKWAYS


                                                          KL SENTRAL
                                                 Blind walkways in KL Sentral can
                                                 be seen while the passengers
                                                 exit from the train. It is not
                                                 sufficient because they aren’t
                                                 any in other areas.




                                                               KEPONG
                                                 Kepong provided blind walkways
                                                 along the pedestrian bridge and
                                                 also the corridor. It’s quite
                                                 sufficient because the area is
                                                 small.




                                                                KUANG
                                                 In Kuang’s station, blind
                                                 walkways are also provided
                                                 although the place is small. But
                                                 it’s enough for the needy.




CONCLUSION

KL Sentral should increase the blind walkways as the station is the main center. It’s
always crowded and that’s the reason the needy needs it. In Kepong and Kuang,
theydid a good job. Although the area is small but they did not neglect the needies.


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COMPARISON OF FACILITIES IN KL SENTRAL,
                 KEPONG AND KUANG


                          KL
NO         FACILITIES               KEPONG     KUANG
                        SENTRAL
1    TOILET                                    
2    SURAU                                     
3    TICKET BOOTH                              
4    TOUCH & GO LANE                           
5    BENCH                                     
6    TRASH BIN                                 
7    FAN                                       
8    AIR CONDITINER                            
9    PUBLIC PHONE                              
10 VENDING MACHINE                             
11 SHOP                                        
12 PARKING LOT                                 
13 ATM MACHINE                                 




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COMPARISON OF BENCHES

                                                      KL SENTRAL
                                                     1. Material
                                                        - Stainless steel
                                                     2. Quantity
                                                        - 7 to 10



                                                           KEPONG
                                                     1. Material
                                                        - Wood
                                                     2. Quantity
                                                        - 5 to 7



                                                           KUANG
                                                     1. Material
                                                        - Plastic and wood
                                                     2. Quantity
                                                        - 2 to 4

CONCLUSION

KL Sentral have the most quantity of benches and Kuang have the least quantity of
benches. Besides, benches in KL Sentral are higher quality compared with Kepong
and Kuang. KL Sentral is the highest population areas, so the benches are made
from stainless steel which is most expensive and long lasting. In my opinion, KL
Sentral should increase the number of benches so that more people can have a rest
while waiting for the train.
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COMPARISON OF PARKING LOTS
                                                          KL CENTRAL
                                                        KL SENTRAL
                                                        1. Material
                                               Own parking lot is provided. The
                                               parking area is large and is
                                                          - Stainless steel
                                               storied. The parking rate is more
                                               expensive.Quantityparking
                                                       2. Full day
                                               RM40, one hour RM4.
                                                          - 7 to 10
                                               Full 1 day parking: RM 40.00
                                               • 1st Hour: RM 4.00
                                                             KEPONG
                                                             KEPONG
                                               Full 1 day parking: RM 40.00
                                                        1. Material
                                               Own Hour: RM 4.00
                                               • 1st parking lot is provided. The
                                                           - Wood
                                               parking area is medium in size
                                               and 1 dayrood. TheRM 40.00
                                               Full is on parking: parking rate
                                                        2. Quantity
                                               is cheaper.
                                               • 1st Hour: RM 4.00
                                                           - 5 to 7


                                                             KUANG
                                                             KUANG
                                                        1. Material
                                               No parking is provided. Users
                                               park their -own vehicles wood
                                                            Plastic and
                                               everywhere without proper
                                                      2. Quantity
                                               arrangement.
                                                          - 2 to 4

CONCLUSION

KL Central has large area of parking lots which and provided to workers, residents,of
     sentral have the most quantity of benches are Kuang have the least quantity
benches. Besides, benchesvehicles safely. Kepong has smaller parkingwith Kepong
users and etc to park their in KL Central are higher quality compared area because
andpopulation in Kepong is less. Lastly, Kuang has no parking benches are parking
the Kuang. KL Central is the highest population areas, so the lot because made
from not needed in Kuang is most expensive and long lasting. In my opinion, KL of
lot is stainless steel which since the population is so low. In my opinion, the rate
Central should increase the number of benches people can pay lesser to have their
parking in KL Sentral should be reduced so that so that more people can park a rest
whileeverydayfor KL Sentral.
cars waiting in the train.
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COMPARISON OF VENDING MACHINES
                                                         KL CENTRAL
                                                       KL SENTRAL
                                                       1. Material
                                               KL Sentral provided drinks
                                               vending machine which is cheap
                                                          - Stainless steel
                                               and convenient for people to buy
                                               drinks any Quantity
                                                       2. time at anywhere. KL
                                               Sentral is a centre point for
                                                         - 7 to 10
                                               interchange of railway station so
                                               vending machines are needed
                                               for waiting purpose.




                                    KEPONG
 Drinks vending machine is not available because it is not needed in
 this area. Population is low.



                                     KUANG
 Drinks vending machine is not available because it is not needed in
 this area. Population is low.



CONCLUSION

Among these three areas, only KL Sentral provided drinks vending machine because
the population in that area is very high. In my opinion, KL Sentral should add more
vending machines not only drinks but also foods to provide convenience for people to
buy drinks and foods to fill their stomach.


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COMPARISON OF ATM MACHINES
                                                        KL CENTRAL
                                                      KL SENTRAL
                                                      1. Material
                                              KL Sentral provided several ATM
                                              machines for people tosteel
                                                          - Stainless get their
                                              money easily especially for the
                                                      2. Quantity
                                              workers. KL Sentral needs this
                                              kind of facility because KL
                                              Sentral is -a7 to 10
                                                            place which included
                                              business activities. It is easier for
                                              people to use when they need
                                              money immediately.




                                   KEPONG
 ATM machine is not available because it is not needed in this area.




                                    KUANG
 ATM machine is not available because it is not needed in this area.




CONCLUSION

KL Sentral is the only place which provided ATM machine between these three
areas, KL Sentral, Kepong and Kuang. KL Sentral is a place not only for railway
purpose but also included business activities. However, for Kepong and Kuang they
only used as a KTM station. So, ATM machine is not needed in these two areas. In
my opinion, the number of ATM machines in KL Sentral should be increased so that
people can enjoy this service faster and easier.



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COMPARISON OF PATHWAYS IN KL SENTRAL,
                 KEPONG AND KUANG


                         KL
NO       PATHWAYS                KEPONG   KUANG
                       SENTRAL
1    BRIDGE                               
2    STAIRCASE                            
3    ELEVATOR                             
4    ESCALATOR                            




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COMPARISON OF BRIDGE
                                                                 KL SENTRAL

                                                     1. No bridge. Because KL Sentral has
                                                        few levels, and some of the places
                                                        were connected to allow people to
                                                        pass through. So it is not necessary
                                                        to have a bridge.
                                                     2. The picture shows the place which
                                                        allow people access from platform 3
                                                        to platform 4 .




                                                                   KEPONG

                                                     1. Made of steel with ajiya roofing.
                                                     2. Ajiya roofing has lower budget.
                                                     3. To allow pedestrian cross over the
                                                        railway tracks.




                                                                    KUANG

                                                     1. Made up of steel with PVC roofing.
                                                     2. The pedestrian Bridge is designed
                                                        with a better looking than the
                                                        Kepong one. This showed that
                                                        Kuang is slowly develop.

CONCLUSION

Every railway station must be designed with either a connected floor or bridge to allow people
to walk across the railway track. People are not allowed to walk on the railway tracks for their
safety. In my opinion, Kepong KTM station’s pedestrian bridge design should be upgraded
                                                                                           33
like the Kuang's KTM station’s pedestrian bridge design. Which is firmer.
COMPARISON OF STAIRCASE

                                                     KL SENTRAL
                                             1.   Stainless steel staircase
                                                  holder and pebble wash
                                                  flooring

                                             2.   Width : Longer




                                                         KEPONG
                                             1. Stainless Steel staircase
                                                 holder and cement
                                                 flooring
                                             2. Width : Medium




                                                         KUANG
                                               1. Stainless Steel staircase
                                                   holder and pebble wash
                                                   flooring
                                               2. Width : Shorter


CONCLUSION

Three of the places used Stainless Steel staircase holder to prevent rust. Pebble
wash flooring can prevent slippery and provide nice visuals. The width of the
staircase in KL Sentral is the longest because KL Sentral has the highest population.
While the width of the staircase in Kuang is the shortest as Kuang is the lesser
population area compare to KL Sentral. In my opinion, pebble wash flooring should 34
be apply on the Kepong KTM station staircase to provide nicer texture.
COMPARISON OF ELEVATOR

                                                              KL SENTRAL

                                                    1. Few lift were built in KL
                                                       Sentral, because there are
                                                       more population in KL
                                                       Sentral.
                                                    2. The space in the lift is wider.
                                                    3. People often use lift.



                                                                KEPONG

                                                    1. Only one elevator is built for
                                                       the KTM Station.
                                                    2. The space in the lift is not
                                                       wide.
                                                    3. The lift is seldom use by the
                                                       people.



                                        KUANG

        1. No elevator.
        2. People with walking disabilities may not be able to ride on KTM.



CONCLUSION

In my opinion, every railway station must build elevators for the convenience of the people
with walking disabilities. Or else they would not use the KTM facilities. The KL Sentral
elevator is well designed. Finally, the KL Sentral and Kepong KTM station’s elevator should
be maintain from time to time to ensure it will function properly.


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COMPARISON OF ESCALATOR

                                                       KL SENTRAL

                                                 1. Escalators were built
                                                    for the convenience of
                                                    people.
                                                 2. Because there are high
                                                    population in Kuala
                                                    Lumpur.
                                                 3. People would not have
                                                    to walk through the
                                                    long staircase.




                                   KEPONG

        1. No escalators.
        2. Because they already had an elevator.




                                    KUANG

       1. No escalators.
       2. Because the population in Kuang is very less. And people
          seldom use the KTM.

CONCLUSION

Kuang is the least population area. So, seldom people will use the KTM as the people
there normally have their own business. They seldom go outside of Kuang. In my
opinion, escalators in KL Sentral should be maintain from time to time as I can see
the escalators will produce some shrill sound which are very irritating. Tourist and
Malaysia citizen will be benefited if the problem can be fixed.
                                                                                       36
CONCLUSION
       People often define urban areas as land occupied by buildings and
other structures used for residences and industrial sites. Urban areas often
have some form of public transportation such as buses, subways, or trains
and have high population densities. Buildings are often closer together and
built higher than those in suburban or rural areas. Therefore, KL Sentral is
defined as urban area. For instance, there are many facilities provided to
the public in the stations as well as the surrounding. In KL Sentral, we can
seek LRT, Monorail and also KTM. Besides, there are also several shops
such as restaurants, banking, butik and others. There are also buses and
taxis provided at KL Sentral. These are the reason why the population is
high. It is really convenient place for the public especially for
transportations.

      Suburban areas are those on the outskirts of cities. So Kepong is
considered as suburban area. Residents of suburban areas often commute
to the cities for work. Some suburban areas have commuter trains and
buses that shuttle people to the cities. Structures in suburban communities
are often lower and further apart than in cities. Though they have smaller
populations than cities, suburbs offer the same services including schools,
health care facilities and public works.

      Furthermore, Kuang is the areas with large amount of land with lower
populations
than urban and suburban areas, Structures are far apart and some rural
communities share hospitals or schools. Farmlands are also usually found
in Kuang. However, most people in Kuang live in woodland forests, plains
and deserts which are examples of rural area which are examples of rural
area




                                                                          37
COLLECTIONS




KL SENTRAL DIRECTOR MAP
                          38
REFERENCES


                                   THE STAR ONLINE from
                                   http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.
                                   asp?file=/2012/7/10/central/1151
                                   8035&sec=central retrieved 29
                                   October 2012




FMT NEWS from
http://www.freemalaysiatoday.co
m/category/nation/2012/10/08/
new-rail-stations-in-east-coast/
retrieved 29 October 2012




                                   KUALA LUMPUR TRANSIT MAP from
                                   http://www.malaysiaexpat.com/res
                                   ources/transitmap/i/transit_map.p
                                   df retrieved 29 October 2012




                                                                   39
TIPTOP GLOBE from
                               http://www.tiptopglobe.com/city
                               ?n=Kuang&p=21184#lat=0.241
                               70&lon=99.60205&zoom=6
                               retrieved 29 October 2012




KUALA LUMPUR SENTRAL from
http://www.klsentral.com.my/
retrieved 29 October 2012




                               The Big Book of Urban
                               Legends,Jan Harold
                               Brunvand (Author), Robert
                               LorenFleming (Author), Rob
                               ert F. Boyd (Author)




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Kkk final

  • 1. ELEMENTS OF NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT Assignment 2A : Case Study of the Rural, Suburban and Urban Context Date : 1 November 2012 Student Names : Yap Zhong Lin (0310557) Yap Zhi Jun (0310738) Toh Chee Cheng (0311122) Valerie Joe C Arnesto (0304813) Dipti Gya (0311390) Tutor Name : Sujatavani Gunasagaran Tutorial Time : 8am – 11am Intake : July 2012 Institute : Taylors Lakeside Campus 1
  • 2. ABSTRACT This report investigates the understanding and definition of the elements of natural and built environment in different development of the three contexts; rural, suburban and urban. Then followed by a brief history about the area we choose; Kuang, Kepong and KL Sentral. The discussion then focuses on facilities, pathways and design of the railway stations. 2
  • 3. CONTENT NO CONTENT PAGE 1 ABSTRACT 2 2 CONTENT 3 3 INTRODUCTION 4 4 BRIEF INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE PROJECT AREAS 5 i) KL CENTRAL 6 ii) KEPONG 9 iii) KUANG 12 5 INTRODUCTION OF RAILWAY STATION IN PROJECT AREAS 14 i) KL CENTRAL 15 ii) KEPONG 16 iii) KUANG 17 6 COMPARISON 20 a) DESIGN TABLE OF COMPARISON IN DESIGN 21 FENCES 22 LIGHTINGS 23 DRAINAGE SYSTEM 24 SIGNBOARDS 25 BLIND WALKWAYS 26 b) FACILITIES TABLE OF COMPARISON IN FACILITIES 27 BENCHES 28 PARKING LOTS 29 VENDING MACHINES 30 ATM MACHINES 31 c) PATHWAYS TABLE OF COMPARISON IN PATHWAYS 32 BRIDGE 33 STAIRCASE 34 ESCALATOR 35 ELEVATOR 36 7 CONCLUSION 37 8 COLLECTION 38 9 REFERENCES 39 3
  • 4. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this report is to investigate the current state development of the rural, suburban and urban areas of Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and the state of Selangor. By observing our site visit to Kuang, Kepong and KL Central by train, this report describes about the facilities, pathways and design of the railway station. The report then discusses further more into comparison of the different train stop areas in development of the three contexts (rural, suburban and urban). Before the current train development system we have in Kuala Lumpur, there were two stations that were already operational in the city. The first railway station ever built in Kuala Lumpur was inaugurated in September 22, 1886 by the British called the Resident Station. Constructed of wood and nipah palm roof, linking from Kuala Lumpur to Klang. However, the Resident Station was soon demolished in 1910 after the construction of the new and rebuilt Kuala Lumpur Station. The Sultan Street Station was the second station constructed in 1892, located in Tun Tan Cheng Lock Road. It was designed based on the Resident Station and was stationed along the Pudu railway line. After the opening of the Kuala Lumpur Station, the Sultan Street Station was replaced by a smaller terminal station and as the years passes by, the station was left isolated and demolished in 1960. The development of the railway stations built around the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and the state of Selangor were significantly influenced by the colonial and mughal architecture at an early age. There are now about 115 railway stations around Malaysia, offering our city connectivity, convenience and an international lifestyle. 4
  • 7. http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1138871&page=89 The blueprint of Kuala Lumpur Sentral began with the masterplan of a “City-within-a-City” concept design by the renowned Japanese architecture, Dr Kisho Kurokawa. He is responsible for this contemporary and international concept of space, light and greenery. It has spacious plazas, indoor courtyards, sidewalk cafés, shops, restaurants and pedestrian walkways interspersed with landscaped green buffer zones, create a sense of a harmonious existence, blending functionality with technology and accessibility. KL Sentral development comprises of 7 lots. Featuring a self- contained city concept comprising of corporate office towers and business suites, international hotels, luxurious condominium, a shopping mall and an international exhibition, convention and entertainment centre. It is an exclusive centre built around Malaysia’s largest transit hub, offering global connectivity, excellent investment opportunities, business convenience and an international lifestyle. 7
  • 8. It is the first city in Malaysia to portray the new characteristic of a global city, where work, live and play co-exist in a harmonic environment. This prime 72-acre freehold commercial and residential environment is built around a world class transportation hub. Internal and external of KL Sentral The KL Sentral Station which is named Lot H, is the center of the development, where the state-of-the-art transportation hub for Kuala Lumpur’s integrated rail transportation, seamlessly links all urban and suburban residential, commercial and industrial areas. Its infrastructure supports six rail networks which was completed in December 2000, the KLIA Express Rail link, KLIA Transit, Rapid KL (Putra), KTM Komuter, KTM Intercity and KL Monorail Services. Lot H also offers job opportunities for small businesses to set up their business as retail or food and beverage. Situated on 9.3 acres the main building has a gross floor area of half a million sq ft. 8
  • 9. KEPONG 9
  • 10. Buildings surrounding Kepong area. Kepong is one of the major townships in Kuala Lumpur. Situated in a more suburban environment where housing areas are more populated than commercial buildings due to the spreading concept of a balanced lifestyle. Although there are shopping malls like Jusco, Carrefour, Tesco and Brem Mall, majority of businesses are usually opened at small commercial blocks. Especially during peak hours, Kepong will be congested with cars, lorries and motorbikes. Which therefore causes air pollution and vehicle pollution to the environment. http://www.maleisure.com/frim_kepong.html 10
  • 11. Graphically, Kepong is surrounded by 600 hectares of pristine forest land. The onsite Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM), Kepong Metropolitan Park, Taman Rekreasi, and last but not least Desa Park City, which is one of the highly-regarded hybrid projects in Kepong which has drawn wide attention to the community. Examples photo of Kepong KTM Station There are two train stations on the commuter's Rawang-Seremban route, namely the Kepong KTM station and Kepong Sentral KTM station. Historically, Kepong is a largely ethnic town with no shortage of economic activities. Its economic lens bear witness to the rubber plantation, tin and quarry trades in the colonial days. The establishment of the nearby Sungai Buloh and Rawang Industrial Zones has also contributed indirectly to Kepong's growing economic status. 11
  • 12. KUANG 12
  • 13. Photos of houses and shop lots in Kuang. Kuang is a town in the Gombak district of Selangor, Malaysia. The area is very rural, where houses are isolated from one another in a green surrounding. There are only shop lots nearby the Kuang KTM Station, and these small businesses are in a poor condition lot made from wall partition and zinc roof. Most of the land in the area are own by Sime Darby, for plantation, property and industrial purposes.Back in the day, Kuang has one of the largest polo field in Asia. It was an important venue for polo during the Commonweath Games in 1998. Photos of roads and free parking lots in Kuang. The roads in Kuang are very narrow and majority of the residents there uses motorbikes as their primary transportation due to the size of the pathway to their house once they get off the road and into the forest. Therefore, cars are not able to get through and not recommended for residents who are living there. 13
  • 14. INTRODUCTION OF RAILWAY STATION IN PROJECT AREAS 14
  • 15. KL SENTRAL Lines Platforms Rawang-Seremban and Sentul-Port Klang Line (KTM Tracks: Komuter) (2001 to present) 2 island platforms (KTM Komuter) North-South Line (KTM Intercity) (2001 to present) 4 (KTM Komuter) 1 island platform (KTM Intercity) Kelana Jaya Line (RapidKL) 2 (KTM Intercity) 2 side platforms (Kelana Jaya Line) KLIA Transit and KLIA Ekspres(Express Rail Link) (2002 3 (KTM Freight) 1 island platform (KLIA Ekspres) to present) 2 (Kelana Jaya Line) 1 island platform (KLIA Transit) 2 (KLIA Ekspres) 2 (KLIA Transit) Owned by Keretapi Tanah Address Melayu, Rapid KL and Connections ERL Private Limited Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Bus hub, monorail Rail networks: station, food and retail outlets, and KLIA Express Rail Link KTM maintenance depot. KLIA Transit RAPID KL (Putra) KTM Komuter KTM Intercity KL Monorail Services 15
  • 16. KEPONG KTM STATION Address: Coordinate : 3°12′31″N 101°37′42″E Stesen Komuter Kepong Commuter Lines: Rawang – Seremban Route Station, Platforms : 2 side platforms Jalan Burung Garuda, Tracks : 4 Taman Bukit Maluri, Kepong, 52100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Car park : Available Facilities : Opened since : 1892 Ticket Counter Ticket vending Machine Operating hour : 6.15am – 9.30pm Parking Owner : Keretapi Tanah Melayu Touch n Go lane Toilet Surau 16
  • 17. KUANG KTM STATION Address: Address: Coordinate: 3°15'29"N 101°33'17"E Coordinate: 3°15'29"N 101°33'17"E Stesen KTMB Kepong, Stesen KTMB Kepong, Lines : Rawang –Seremban Route Lines : Rawang –Seremban Route Jalan Kuang Bulan 1 (Jln 32), Jalan Kuang Bulan 1 (Jln 32), Platforms :: 2 side platforms Platforms 2 side platforms Taman Kepong, Taman Kepong, Tracks : 2 Tracks : 2 52100Kepong, Kuala Lumpur. 52100 Kepong, Kuala Lumpur. Car park : available Car park : available Facilities : Facilities : Ticket Counter Ticket Counter Operationg Hour : 6.30 am -- 9.15 pm Operationg Hour : 6.30 am 9.15 pm Ticket vending Machine Ticket vending Machine Parking Parking Owner :: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Owner Keretapi Tanah Melayu Touch n Go lane Touch n Go lane Toilet Toilet Surau Surau 17
  • 18. This is the KTM Seremban – Rawang route map which show the three places that we visit - KL Central (KA01), Kepong (KA06) and Kuang (KA09). Below are the information about relationship between these three KTM stations. 1. KL Central to Kepong - 21 minutes (RM1.30) 2. Kepong to Kuang - 16 minutes (RM1.50) From KL Central to Kepong there are more tall buildings however from Kepong to Kuang, number of buildings decreases and more trees can be seen. This showed that from urban area (KL Central) slowly change to suburban area (Kepong) and at last is the rural area (Kuang). 18
  • 19. POPULATION IN RAILWAY STATION KL SENTRAL KEPONG KUANG CONCLUSION KL Sentral is the Malaysia’s largest transit hub. Thus, KL Sentral offered global connectivity and flawlessly linking all urban and suburban residential, commercial and industrial areas. However, with the growing population, KL Sentral continues to cater to specific needs of its tenants, residents as well as other stakeholders especially to enhance the parking facilities and increase provision for more. Kepong area has a population of 360,000 approximately where Chinese population exceeds 90%. Some suburbs have a degree of executive autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods. Suburbs first emerged on a large scale in the 19th and 20th centuries as a result of improved rail and road transport, which led to an increase in commuting. Population in Kuang area is 21,184 people. In Kuang, mostly found are farmlands and wood areas. The quality of life in Kuang is actually quite low. People have to walk a distance to a shop because it’s not systematic. Houses are built randomly unlike in suburbs and urbs. Not much facilities are found in Kuang such as shopping centre, banks, and hotels. 19
  • 20. COMPARISON OF DESIGN, FACILITIES AND PATHWAYS OF KL SENTRAL, KEPONG AND KUANG 20
  • 21. COMPARISON OF DESIGN IN KL SENTRAL, KEPONG & KUANG RAILWAY STATIONS KL NO FACILITIES KEPONG KUANG SENTRAL 1 FENCES    2 SAFETY    3 GREENERIES    4 LIGHTINGS    5 BLIND WALKWAYS    6 ADVERTISMENT    7 DRAINAGE SYSTEM    8 SIGNBOARDS    21
  • 22. COMPARISON OF FENCES KL SENTRAL There aren’t any fences at KL Sentral. But they replaced it with glass door. KEPONG Wrought iron fences. They're made of iron, these types of fences are extremely durable. KUANG Chain link fences. Commercial chain link fences provide a secure boundary around your commercial or industrial property. These fences come in a standard height of 6 feet, but they can be built as high as 20 feet tall. CONCLUSION As result, KL Sentral is better than Kepong and Kuang’s railway station. It has better environment. The glass doors are designed it’s to prevent the cooling air from air conditioner flow out. In Kepong and Kuang stations, the sizes of the land are small. So they only use fences to surround the railway stations. But the security system is weak. 22
  • 23. COMPARISON OF LIGHTINGS KL SENTRAL KL Sentral provides more lights and make the place look brighter. KEPONG In Kepong, it is an open area. So there are only few lights/ lamp provided. But it is quite dim during night time. KUANG In Kuang station, the lights are really old and there are several lights that are not working anymore. CONCLUSION In conclusion, KL Sentral is the best because it provided sufficient lights to the public and KL Sentral has better facilities compare to Kepong and Kuang. Kepong and Kuang stations are quite old and bad condition of facilities. 23
  • 24. COMPARISON OF DRAINAGE SYSTEM KL SENTRAL Everything in KL Sentral is designed and built nicely. There’s no pipe leakage and the drainage system are covered. KEPONG In Kepong, the drainage system is sufficient. As it will not affect floods in the station. KUANG Drainage system in Kuang is not sufficient. And it’s not systematic CONCLUSION Again, KL Sentral is the best of all. Kepong and Kuang’s stations can be improved more. For instance, Kepong can design better on the outside look where as the drainage system should be covered to protect it. In Kuang’s station, drainage system is not sufficient so they should increase the amount. 24
  • 25. COMPARISON OF SIGNBOARD KL SENTRAL Sufficient and detailed direction provided. Easy to understand and accurate. KEPONG Sufficient but no detailed direction given. Not easy to be seen. KUANG Insufficient and not detailed. It’s hard to find direction (eg: washroom) CONCLUSION Kepong and Kuang’s station should improve their signboards avaibility. Thus, they have to make sure that it is sufficient and accurate information is given. KL Sentral did a good job in providing direction for the public. They even provided several Customer Service Counter. 25
  • 26. COMPARISON OF BLIND WALKWAYS KL SENTRAL Blind walkways in KL Sentral can be seen while the passengers exit from the train. It is not sufficient because they aren’t any in other areas. KEPONG Kepong provided blind walkways along the pedestrian bridge and also the corridor. It’s quite sufficient because the area is small. KUANG In Kuang’s station, blind walkways are also provided although the place is small. But it’s enough for the needy. CONCLUSION KL Sentral should increase the blind walkways as the station is the main center. It’s always crowded and that’s the reason the needy needs it. In Kepong and Kuang, theydid a good job. Although the area is small but they did not neglect the needies. 26
  • 27. COMPARISON OF FACILITIES IN KL SENTRAL, KEPONG AND KUANG KL NO FACILITIES KEPONG KUANG SENTRAL 1 TOILET    2 SURAU    3 TICKET BOOTH    4 TOUCH & GO LANE    5 BENCH    6 TRASH BIN    7 FAN    8 AIR CONDITINER    9 PUBLIC PHONE    10 VENDING MACHINE    11 SHOP    12 PARKING LOT    13 ATM MACHINE    27
  • 28. COMPARISON OF BENCHES KL SENTRAL 1. Material - Stainless steel 2. Quantity - 7 to 10 KEPONG 1. Material - Wood 2. Quantity - 5 to 7 KUANG 1. Material - Plastic and wood 2. Quantity - 2 to 4 CONCLUSION KL Sentral have the most quantity of benches and Kuang have the least quantity of benches. Besides, benches in KL Sentral are higher quality compared with Kepong and Kuang. KL Sentral is the highest population areas, so the benches are made from stainless steel which is most expensive and long lasting. In my opinion, KL Sentral should increase the number of benches so that more people can have a rest while waiting for the train. 28
  • 29. COMPARISON OF PARKING LOTS KL CENTRAL KL SENTRAL 1. Material Own parking lot is provided. The parking area is large and is - Stainless steel storied. The parking rate is more expensive.Quantityparking 2. Full day RM40, one hour RM4. - 7 to 10 Full 1 day parking: RM 40.00 • 1st Hour: RM 4.00 KEPONG KEPONG Full 1 day parking: RM 40.00 1. Material Own Hour: RM 4.00 • 1st parking lot is provided. The - Wood parking area is medium in size and 1 dayrood. TheRM 40.00 Full is on parking: parking rate 2. Quantity is cheaper. • 1st Hour: RM 4.00 - 5 to 7 KUANG KUANG 1. Material No parking is provided. Users park their -own vehicles wood Plastic and everywhere without proper 2. Quantity arrangement. - 2 to 4 CONCLUSION KL Central has large area of parking lots which and provided to workers, residents,of sentral have the most quantity of benches are Kuang have the least quantity benches. Besides, benchesvehicles safely. Kepong has smaller parkingwith Kepong users and etc to park their in KL Central are higher quality compared area because andpopulation in Kepong is less. Lastly, Kuang has no parking benches are parking the Kuang. KL Central is the highest population areas, so the lot because made from not needed in Kuang is most expensive and long lasting. In my opinion, KL of lot is stainless steel which since the population is so low. In my opinion, the rate Central should increase the number of benches people can pay lesser to have their parking in KL Sentral should be reduced so that so that more people can park a rest whileeverydayfor KL Sentral. cars waiting in the train. 29
  • 30. COMPARISON OF VENDING MACHINES KL CENTRAL KL SENTRAL 1. Material KL Sentral provided drinks vending machine which is cheap - Stainless steel and convenient for people to buy drinks any Quantity 2. time at anywhere. KL Sentral is a centre point for - 7 to 10 interchange of railway station so vending machines are needed for waiting purpose. KEPONG Drinks vending machine is not available because it is not needed in this area. Population is low. KUANG Drinks vending machine is not available because it is not needed in this area. Population is low. CONCLUSION Among these three areas, only KL Sentral provided drinks vending machine because the population in that area is very high. In my opinion, KL Sentral should add more vending machines not only drinks but also foods to provide convenience for people to buy drinks and foods to fill their stomach. 30
  • 31. COMPARISON OF ATM MACHINES KL CENTRAL KL SENTRAL 1. Material KL Sentral provided several ATM machines for people tosteel - Stainless get their money easily especially for the 2. Quantity workers. KL Sentral needs this kind of facility because KL Sentral is -a7 to 10 place which included business activities. It is easier for people to use when they need money immediately. KEPONG ATM machine is not available because it is not needed in this area. KUANG ATM machine is not available because it is not needed in this area. CONCLUSION KL Sentral is the only place which provided ATM machine between these three areas, KL Sentral, Kepong and Kuang. KL Sentral is a place not only for railway purpose but also included business activities. However, for Kepong and Kuang they only used as a KTM station. So, ATM machine is not needed in these two areas. In my opinion, the number of ATM machines in KL Sentral should be increased so that people can enjoy this service faster and easier. 31
  • 32. COMPARISON OF PATHWAYS IN KL SENTRAL, KEPONG AND KUANG KL NO PATHWAYS KEPONG KUANG SENTRAL 1 BRIDGE    2 STAIRCASE    3 ELEVATOR    4 ESCALATOR    32
  • 33. COMPARISON OF BRIDGE KL SENTRAL 1. No bridge. Because KL Sentral has few levels, and some of the places were connected to allow people to pass through. So it is not necessary to have a bridge. 2. The picture shows the place which allow people access from platform 3 to platform 4 . KEPONG 1. Made of steel with ajiya roofing. 2. Ajiya roofing has lower budget. 3. To allow pedestrian cross over the railway tracks. KUANG 1. Made up of steel with PVC roofing. 2. The pedestrian Bridge is designed with a better looking than the Kepong one. This showed that Kuang is slowly develop. CONCLUSION Every railway station must be designed with either a connected floor or bridge to allow people to walk across the railway track. People are not allowed to walk on the railway tracks for their safety. In my opinion, Kepong KTM station’s pedestrian bridge design should be upgraded 33 like the Kuang's KTM station’s pedestrian bridge design. Which is firmer.
  • 34. COMPARISON OF STAIRCASE KL SENTRAL 1. Stainless steel staircase holder and pebble wash flooring 2. Width : Longer KEPONG 1. Stainless Steel staircase holder and cement flooring 2. Width : Medium KUANG 1. Stainless Steel staircase holder and pebble wash flooring 2. Width : Shorter CONCLUSION Three of the places used Stainless Steel staircase holder to prevent rust. Pebble wash flooring can prevent slippery and provide nice visuals. The width of the staircase in KL Sentral is the longest because KL Sentral has the highest population. While the width of the staircase in Kuang is the shortest as Kuang is the lesser population area compare to KL Sentral. In my opinion, pebble wash flooring should 34 be apply on the Kepong KTM station staircase to provide nicer texture.
  • 35. COMPARISON OF ELEVATOR KL SENTRAL 1. Few lift were built in KL Sentral, because there are more population in KL Sentral. 2. The space in the lift is wider. 3. People often use lift. KEPONG 1. Only one elevator is built for the KTM Station. 2. The space in the lift is not wide. 3. The lift is seldom use by the people. KUANG 1. No elevator. 2. People with walking disabilities may not be able to ride on KTM. CONCLUSION In my opinion, every railway station must build elevators for the convenience of the people with walking disabilities. Or else they would not use the KTM facilities. The KL Sentral elevator is well designed. Finally, the KL Sentral and Kepong KTM station’s elevator should be maintain from time to time to ensure it will function properly. 35
  • 36. COMPARISON OF ESCALATOR KL SENTRAL 1. Escalators were built for the convenience of people. 2. Because there are high population in Kuala Lumpur. 3. People would not have to walk through the long staircase. KEPONG 1. No escalators. 2. Because they already had an elevator. KUANG 1. No escalators. 2. Because the population in Kuang is very less. And people seldom use the KTM. CONCLUSION Kuang is the least population area. So, seldom people will use the KTM as the people there normally have their own business. They seldom go outside of Kuang. In my opinion, escalators in KL Sentral should be maintain from time to time as I can see the escalators will produce some shrill sound which are very irritating. Tourist and Malaysia citizen will be benefited if the problem can be fixed. 36
  • 37. CONCLUSION People often define urban areas as land occupied by buildings and other structures used for residences and industrial sites. Urban areas often have some form of public transportation such as buses, subways, or trains and have high population densities. Buildings are often closer together and built higher than those in suburban or rural areas. Therefore, KL Sentral is defined as urban area. For instance, there are many facilities provided to the public in the stations as well as the surrounding. In KL Sentral, we can seek LRT, Monorail and also KTM. Besides, there are also several shops such as restaurants, banking, butik and others. There are also buses and taxis provided at KL Sentral. These are the reason why the population is high. It is really convenient place for the public especially for transportations. Suburban areas are those on the outskirts of cities. So Kepong is considered as suburban area. Residents of suburban areas often commute to the cities for work. Some suburban areas have commuter trains and buses that shuttle people to the cities. Structures in suburban communities are often lower and further apart than in cities. Though they have smaller populations than cities, suburbs offer the same services including schools, health care facilities and public works. Furthermore, Kuang is the areas with large amount of land with lower populations than urban and suburban areas, Structures are far apart and some rural communities share hospitals or schools. Farmlands are also usually found in Kuang. However, most people in Kuang live in woodland forests, plains and deserts which are examples of rural area which are examples of rural area 37
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