Knowledge integration between landscape and planning in contributing to a better neighborhood open space: a review

Abstract

This research investigates the process and matters concern in planning for open space in urban residential area. The vitality of green environment in contributing to quality of life can be recognized when open space can give benefits to its users besides encouraging social contact. In Malaysia, for developing an area to become a residential neighbourhood, urban planner will prepare a layout plan that applies government policies and other technical requirements. However, the roles of landscape architect only take places after the layout has been approved which has resulted to inappropriate zoning for open space in neighbourhood. There were no knowledge integration occurs between urban planner and landscape architect giving the situation that these two professions is involved in different stage of development planning. Therefore, this study explores any possible connections or linkages between urban planner and landscape architect in planning for open space in residential neighbourhood.