Livable Linear Railway Track

Saidon, Mohd Nazri and Mohd Shariff , Mustafa Kamal and Ismail, Nor Atiah and Ling, Raymond Guang Kwong (2012) Livable Linear Railway Track. Sustainable Tropical Environmental Design Exhibition 2012, 4. pp. 124-125. ISSN 2180-0685

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Abstract

This project explores the potential benefits of historical railway track to the public use in Port Dickson’s town. The aims are to regenerate as well as to preserve the 121 years old historical railway track by transforming the area to become a livable linear park. The design approach is promoting the public’s mobility along the park by reutilizing the old track. Thus, landscape architectural elements are designed to be responsive with the existing character and cultural identity to encourage spatial legibility. The plant species proposed are based on their tolerance to salt spray and strong wind such as Casuarina equisetifolia and Terminalia catappa. The eco-plan is proposed to highlight and promote an ecologically sustainable development (ESD) such as proper design for water recycle, green energy and material recycle.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Architecture and Design > Department of Landscape Architecture
Date Deposited:	10 Jan 2013 22:08
Last Modified:	14 Jan 2013 18:32
URI:	http://stedex.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/312