Project Abstract

Abstract
Landfills are a common environmental issue faced by many communities around the world. As these landfills reach capacity or become obsolete, there is a growing interest in redeveloping these sites for alternative uses. However, the process of planning for ex-landfill redevelopment requires a thorough understanding of the community's needs and preferences to ensure successful outcomes and minimize potential conflicts. This research project aims to assess what communities have in mind when it comes to the redevelopment of former landfill sites. The study will employ a mixed-methods approach, combining surveys, interviews, and focus groups to gather data from community members living near ex-landfill sites. The surveys will help quantify the preferences and priorities of the community, while the interviews and focus groups will provide in-depth insights into the reasons behind their preferences. By engaging with a diverse group of stakeholders, including residents, local businesses, and government officials, the research aims to capture a comprehensive range of perspectives on ex-landfill redevelopment. The data collected will be analyzed using qualitative and quantitative methods to identify common themes, preferences, and concerns among community members. Factors such as environmental sustainability, economic development, public health, and social equity will be considered in the analysis to ensure a holistic understanding of the community's vision for ex-landfill redevelopment. The results of the analysis will be used to inform the development of a framework for sustainable and community-centered ex-landfill redevelopment planning. The findings of this research are expected to provide valuable insights for policymakers, urban planners, and community stakeholders involved in ex-landfill redevelopment projects. By incorporating community preferences and values into the planning process, decision-makers can improve the social acceptance and long-term sustainability of redevelopment initiatives. Additionally, the research will contribute to the growing body of literature on sustainable urban development and community engagement in environmental decision-making. Overall, this research project seeks to bridge the gap between community expectations and planning practices in ex-landfill redevelopment. By understanding what communities have in mind for these sites, planners and policymakers can create more inclusive and effective redevelopment strategies that meet the needs of both the environment and the people who live nearby.

Project Overview

Malaysia, a fast growing developing country is now facing the issue of inadequate urban spaces for futuredevelopment, which leads to the need to redevelop the brownfield, particularly ex-landfills.

A total of 296ex-landfills have been planned to undergo redevelopment by the year 2020. Although there is a policy forex-landfill development, a question arises if the policy reflects the needs of the society as the end-recipient thatdetermines the success of the planned development.

Therefore, this study was carried out to assess what thecommunity has in mind as a way to identify the community needs in ensuring the success of the futuredevelopment of ex-landfill. Based on the objectives to identify the perceptions of the community on (i)ex-landfill issues, (ii) the appropriate type of re-development for the ex-landfills, and (iii) the function of thepublic park in ex-landfills, which have been the main priority of the development type considered by thegovernment, this study produced a priority ranking result that could assist the urban administrator or specificallythe Local Authorities in Malaysia to plan an effective and an acceptable development of the ex-landfill for thebenefits of current and future communities.