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1: Outdoor Spaces and Buildings

• The design of Neighbourhood Parks meets the criteria of “Universal Design and Accessibility in the Built Environment”, which takes universal design into account and is given a high priority. It provides equal accessibility to groups with various abilities and needs, especially older persons. The Neighbourhood Parks have user-friendly spaces and sizes that offer options to users whether to have their leisure activities alone or in groups.

• There are various Park Upgrading Projects carried out to increase the aesthetic value, encourage greater community involvement in recreational activities, improve safety elements, a safer environment and to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries. This upgrading project is done in order to promote biodiversity conservation and to support the local ecosystem. It is able to contribute to a higher level of satisfaction and well-being among the population. Upgrading is also done in the form of providing space for physical exercise, relaxation and stress relief in addition to contributing to better public health impact and improving the quality of life. Some of the Upgrading Projects carried out by MBPP are:
  
  • Bukit Jambul Neighborhood Park Upgrading Project, Bayan Lepas
  • Linear Garden Upgrading Project
  • P.Ramlee Bend Neighborhood Park Upgrading Project
  • Ara River Neighborhood Park Upgrading Project
  • Project to Upgrade Taman Lintang Penara

Taman Kejiranan Bukit Jambul 

Taman Kejiranan Sungai Ara

• The Town Hall is equipped with an exhibition gallery space, a "ballroom" hall and a multi-purpose room, it is also equipped with lift, toilet and ramp facilities specifically for the "Disabled People". This allows the Town Hall to be used by all levels of society/community through the organization of cultural, artistic and other activities. In addition, projects to upgrade complexes, markets and halls were also carried out to ensure the spaces and facilities designed can be easily accessed by all groups based on Universal Design. Among the upgraded buildings are:
  • Medanika Complex
  • Medan Renong Complex
  • Town Hall
  • Teluk Bahang Market

•   Public facilities and a disabled-friendly environment are provided based on the Universal Design for the comfort of all.

• The City Council of Penang Island also includes Universal Design in the Guidelines for the Provision of Public Toilets in All New Public Buildings Developments for the comfort of all.