Urban renewal must be led by community, says expert


KUALA LUMPUR: Best practices in urban renewal must be community-led and transparent, with residents’ voices shaping development rather than being sidelined, says Prof Dr Shuhana Shamsuddin.

The Malaysia Urban Design Association president said successful projects abroad showed that residents were engaged from the outset through master plans, public consultations and clear guidelines before any work began.

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