TWO news reports on Monday were refreshing even with an API reading of 164 outside my home.
The Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) had decided to put on hold the plot ratio increase for transit-oriented development (TOD) until the Kelana Jaya LRT extension project was completed.
The new ratio, increased from 1:4 to 1:8 was an approved guideline by the state planning committee (SPC).
The Subang Jaya and Kinrara assemblymen wanted a study on traffic congestion. They quoted Singapore as a good example of a TOD city that had a 1:2.8 ratio for most residential areas while only the central business district had a 1:8 ratio.
Any increase must be for the right target group including the poor and those who would use the public transport and not for luxury development.
What is needed is a holistic study to assess the impact on the environment, well-being of the populace and of course, traffic volume.
My admiration for MPSJ on their courage and concern for the rakyat even though the increase had been approved by the SPC. It is exemplary.
Also, the government had decided that a multi-million ringgit project in Kuala Lumpur was not feasible in the current economic climate. The decision was arrived at after reviewing other projects planned for the capital city.
This is most welcome.
The mayor of Kuala Lumpur said, "After reviewing everything, the government decided that we should focus on more affordable housing projects."
Less than two months earlier, the then mayor was adamant in going ahead with the project as it had been approved by the government. Staff were told to start packing.
There was a lot of criticism including no proper consultation with the people.
My admiration for the committee that reviewed the project, came up with the decision and advised the government in a short period.
It begs the question: Was the earlier decision made without considering everything and without proper consultation?
I wish to make a request to the committee to kindly have a look at a couple of proposals near where I live. We heard of development plans at Taman Rimba Kiara and KLGCC Master Plan but am not aware of the details.
We heard through the grapevine that one of the developments planned to have three blocks of high-rise apartments.
It is hoped there will be proper consultation because it will have a direct impact on residents.
I would like to commend the mayor for his decision to re-examine the luxury condominium project in Datuk Keramat and for considering to convert it to affordable housing.
Meantime, I would like to know when the Kuala Lumpur Draft Plan 2020 is going be gazetted. It is long overdue.
Saleh Mohammed
Kuala Lumpur
The Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) had decided to put on hold the plot ratio increase for transit-oriented development (TOD) until the Kelana Jaya LRT extension project was completed.
The new ratio, increased from 1:4 to 1:8 was an approved guideline by the state planning committee (SPC).
The Subang Jaya and Kinrara assemblymen wanted a study on traffic congestion. They quoted Singapore as a good example of a TOD city that had a 1:2.8 ratio for most residential areas while only the central business district had a 1:8 ratio.
Any increase must be for the right target group including the poor and those who would use the public transport and not for luxury development.
What is needed is a holistic study to assess the impact on the environment, well-being of the populace and of course, traffic volume.
My admiration for MPSJ on their courage and concern for the rakyat even though the increase had been approved by the SPC. It is exemplary.
Also, the government had decided that a multi-million ringgit project in Kuala Lumpur was not feasible in the current economic climate. The decision was arrived at after reviewing other projects planned for the capital city.
This is most welcome.
The mayor of Kuala Lumpur said, "After reviewing everything, the government decided that we should focus on more affordable housing projects."
Less than two months earlier, the then mayor was adamant in going ahead with the project as it had been approved by the government. Staff were told to start packing.
There was a lot of criticism including no proper consultation with the people.
My admiration for the committee that reviewed the project, came up with the decision and advised the government in a short period.
It begs the question: Was the earlier decision made without considering everything and without proper consultation?
I wish to make a request to the committee to kindly have a look at a couple of proposals near where I live. We heard of development plans at Taman Rimba Kiara and KLGCC Master Plan but am not aware of the details.
We heard through the grapevine that one of the developments planned to have three blocks of high-rise apartments.
It is hoped there will be proper consultation because it will have a direct impact on residents.
I would like to commend the mayor for his decision to re-examine the luxury condominium project in Datuk Keramat and for considering to convert it to affordable housing.
Meantime, I would like to know when the Kuala Lumpur Draft Plan 2020 is going be gazetted. It is long overdue.
Saleh Mohammed
Kuala Lumpur