Abstract
Green open spaces (GOS) are an integral part of the green network in any urban areas which serve the benefits of cities and people’s well-being in a various form including physical, emotional and social health. Embrace the fact that the green open space is one of the key indicators to sustainable city planning; yet, many countries including Malaysia are facing underutilised parks issues due to various factors including the quality aspect of the parks. Before this, evidence suggests that sustainability and quality of city’s dwellers are measured by the quality and quantity aspects of parks and open spaces. Hence, this paper sought to explore further on the determinant factors of quality green open space (QGOS) assessment in Malaysia as part of an effort to overcome this shortcoming. This study adopts quantitative method through questionnaire survey to identify the most relevant factors which influence the quality of green open spaces in Malaysia. 1500 questionnaire survey was distributed within fifteen (15) Neighborhood Parks. The results generated from Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) had revealed eight most relevant factors of social sustainability, use pattern, place attachment, facilities, safety and security, nature preferences, activities and accessibility to achieve the quality of open spaces in Malaysia. Hence, it is hoped that the findings from this review would contribute to the improvement of Malaysian neighbourhood parks and plan as part of the support for the 11th Malaysian Plan (2016-2020).
Highlights
The worrisome numbers of non – communicable diseases among Malaysian, with underutilised park issues are among critical challenges that need to be taken seriously by the government
This paper aims to explore the determinant factors of quality green open spaces, which based on the user’s perceptions and satisfaction level
The findings suggested that a high quality of parks should offer active, healthy living among its users
Summary
The worrisome numbers of non – communicable diseases among Malaysian, with underutilised park issues are among critical challenges that need to be taken seriously by the government. A current report released by Ministry of Health (2016) indicates the drastic increasing prevalence of non-communicable disease since 1990 to 2016 which due to unhealthy lifestyle among Malaysian citizen besides other external factors, such as food intakes, genetics and physical activities performed. The high number and risk of NCD’s are expected to remain high in future. Responding to this issue, the healthy living for the people is included as one of the essential criteria in the second strategy of Malaysian National Development Strategy (MyNDS) of the 11th Malaysian Plan (2016-2020), which listed under sustainable well-being plan. In line with this notion, the actual thrust of our National 2020
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