SOME 33 objections have been lodged during the Pusat Bandar Kajang Draft Special Area Plan consultation period.
The special area plan, which was open for feedback from Jan 14 to Feb 13, outlined a vision for transforming Kajang town centre into a heritage area and integrated arts hub.
This is part of a broader Federal Government initiative for sustainable and systematic urban development.
Kajang’s historic town centre was identified by the Housing and Local Government Ministry for development.
A Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) spokesperson said the objections were related to specific elements of the draft plan.
“Ten were related to the proposed community hub and art hub at Jalan Changkat which is near the river corridor.”
Eight other objections were regarding building facades in Jalan Mendaling, namely heritage preservation and the street’s historic character in one of Kajang’s oldest corridors.
He added that the rest of the objections were on traffic management issues such as the proposed one-way system within Kajang town centre, parking concerns and calls for improvements to pedestrian walkways.
The draft plan encompasses about 53.71ha of the town centre.
It proposes 44 projects across key areas such as transport, economy, heritage, public spaces and sustainability.
In a StarMetro report on Jan 23, MPKj president Nazli Md Taib said the federal initiative costing RM650,000 was parked under the 12th Malaysia Plan.
Nazli had also said all feedback would be compiled into a report, and those who submitted views would be invited to attend the investigation and public hearing committee meeting.
Kajang town centre, one of Selangor’s oldest commercial districts, is known for its traditional shophouses, historic Jalan Mendaling stretch and its famous satay.
