SUSTAINABLE URBAN PLANNINGCreating Smart Infrastructures and Holistic Communities

in Iskandar Malaysia

Ismail IbrahimChief ExecutiveIskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA)Malaysia29th October 2014

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Vision and Holistic Eco-system

A resilient ecosystem, anchored by wealth generators, creating regional wealth that is to be shared equitably among communities. Wealth generation and wealth sharing, balanced by optimal use of ecological assets, would enhance the Quality of Life in Iskandar Malaysia, turning it into a leading global region. Alongside this, spatial management and good governance would enable the realization of its vision and goals by 2025. ISKANDAR MALAYSIA ECO-

SYSTEM

Iskandar Malaysia Holistic Eco-system

A vision towards becoming astrong, sustainable metropolis of International

standing

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Iskandar Malaysia

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MDP

MPPG

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Iskandar Malaysia covers FIVE local planning authorities.

1.3 times bigger than Iskandar Malaysia

2005 2010 2025

Population(million)

1.35 1.61 3.00

Labour Force(million)

0.61 0.70 1.43

Employment(million)

0.62 0.72 1.46

11 times bigger than Iskandar Malaysia

Source: CDP 2006 – 2025, Population Census 2010 and consultant estimates

Iskandar Malaysia is Malaysia’s economic growth corridor covering a total area of 2,300 sq km (12% of Johor State)

Iskandar Malaysia in the context of Regional Corridors

30 times bigger than Iskandar Malaysia

3 times smaller than Iskandar Malaysia

GREATER KUALA LUMPUR

Mersing

Singapore

NORTHERN CORRIDOR ECONOMIC

REGION Kuala Terengganu

Kota Bahru

Penang

Kuantan

Kangar

EASTERN CORRIDOR ECONOMIC

REGION

Johor Bahru

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Current Current

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Mobility Industry

Kulai

Senai

Johor Bahru

Skudai

Pasir Gudang

Ulu Tiram

NusajayaTransportation Network

Controlled Development Zone

Green Assets

Urban Area

Controlled Development Zone

Green

Assets Tg. Pelepas

By promoting balanced growth, Iskandar Malaysia will be able to protect and conserve the natural ecology, resources and at the same time can limit the urban sprawl drawbacks in the region.

Equilibrium

Natural Ecology

Transit Oriented Development (TOD)

TOD is characterized by a pedestrian-oriented environment that allows people to live, work, shop and play in places accessible by transit.

Design criteria for TODs are:i. A mix of uses ii. Moderate to high density iii. Pedestrian

orientation/connectivity iv. Transportation choices v. Reduced parking vi. High quality design

Pedestrian Oriented Development (POD)

POD is a pedestrian friendly policy that is providing clear, comfortable pedestrian access to commercial and residential areas and transit stops. POD is within 400m walking distances from the transit nodes. It is a combination of land design practice that includes compact development, mixed-use, traffic calming, pedestrian and public transit-orientation and mixed housing types.

Cycle Oriented Development (COD)

COD is a space in urban areas that is designed for the use of bicycles dominantly rather than automobiles. It should be adopted in townships in IM.

There are 6 essential elements in COD:• Activities• Accessibility• Comfort• Sociability• Safety

Promotion of transit, pedestrian and cycle oriented development and use innovative green solutions in infrastructure and utilities planning.

Smart Infrastructures and Holistic Communities

Smart Infrastructures 5

Connectivity Between Flagship

Public Transport

ICT Connectivity

Population Catchment 1,259,508

Employment catchment 564,583

Catchment Coverage 80%

BRT Networks

Iskandar Malaysia Bus ServiceBus Rapid Transit (BRT)Rail Transit System (RTS)Terminal Improvement & IntegrationTrans Iskandar BeXTRAHigh Sped RailPublic Transport Infrastructure & Facilities

Community Broadband Centre (CBC) at rural areas Wireless Village1AzamWoman entrepreneurshipJohor Career PortalIM Smart School 2.0Mobile ScreeningCCTVKe Kota Tinggi

Senai - Desaru

Senai

NusajayaPasir

Gudang

20 minutes Avg. traveling time from Johor Bahru Direct benefit to more than 100,000 users.

Two Main roads as Backbone

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+Physical Development

People Development

Profitable Activities

Non-Profitable Activities

Art, Culture & Healthy Lifestyle

What is Youth Hub ? HAB Components

69% in Iskandar Malaysia are within the age of late teens and 40’s

YOUTH are future leaders

YOUTH need to be engaged in policy and decision making

YOUTH need to be nurtured by positive values and content

YOUTH need a place to meet, to exchange ideas and to recreate

A meshing point for social development interventions centered on the youth to nurture exemplary citizens of the future

Sustainability-thinking (social, economic and environment) as a youth culture and mindset

Youth Local-KIM Business Community

Youth International Youth Hub Eco tourism, Kg. Sg. Melayu.

Iskandar Food Court. Agro and Eco Tourism Project, Kg. Kong

Kong Laut. Integrated Commercial, Kg. Felda Bukit

Batu.

SME BIZ talk-collaboration with SME bank and CEDAR 2014

Business demand aggregation program 2014

HR summit 2014 Iskandar malaysia SME outreach 2014 BATAM-ISKANDAR collaboration Housewives enhancement and

reactivate talent scheme (heart)

THANK YOU

IRDA HeadquartersIskandar Regional Development

Authority (IRDA)#G-01, Block 8

Danga Bay, Jalan Skudai80200 Johor Bahru

Malaysia

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