Knowledge based urban development lessons from a non-western country : the Malaysia experience


Autoria(s): Sarimin, Muna; Yigitcanlar, Tan
Contribuinte(s)

Yigitcanlar, Tan

Bulu, Melih

Data(s)

12/09/2013

Resumo

Knowledge based urban development (KBUD) is seen as a new paradigm in urban planning and development which is now being implemented across the globe in order to increase the competitiveness of cities and regions. The KBUD concept has been widely applied in western and more developed countries over the last decade, and many have been proven successful. This paper, however, aims to provide an overview of the KBUD exercise in a context of a non western country scenario—Malaysia. Literature suggests that the urban development process in non western countries is different and very much focusing on physical elements. Whether this is the case or otherwise, this paper scrutinises the project of Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC), Malaysia, which is regarded as one of the first large scale manifestations of KBUD exercise in South East Asia. Based on development policies analysis and results of the interviews with the major stakeholders, this paper investigates the application of KBUD concept within the Malaysian context by examining the development and evolution of the city of Cyberjaya—the leading intelligent city of the MSC project. In the light of the literature and case findings, the paper provides recommendations and lessons learned, on the orchestration of KBUD, for other non western cities and regions that are working hard to develop KBUD strategies, strengthening their sustainable socio-spatial policies and seeking a global recognition.

Formato

application/pdf

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/62596/

Publicador

Lookus Scientific

Relação

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/62596/2/62596.pdf

http://www.kcws2013.org/KCWS_2013_PROCEEDINGS.pdf

Sarimin, Muna & Yigitcanlar, Tan (2013) Knowledge based urban development lessons from a non-western country : the Malaysia experience. In Yigitcanlar, Tan & Bulu, Melih (Eds.) Proceedings of the 6th Knowledge Cities World Summit, Lookus Scientific, İstanbul Şehir University, Istanbul, pp. 132-142.

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Fonte

School of Civil Engineering & Built Environment; Science & Engineering Faculty

Palavras-Chave #120507 Urban Analysis and Development #knowledge based development #knowledge based urban development #knowledge city #Malaysia #urban development
Tipo

Conference Paper