UNDERSTANDING THE PERCEPTION OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE IN ISKANDAR MALAYSIA
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11113/aej.v15.22661Keywords:
Green Infrastructures, Values, Barriers, Sustainability , ReforestationAbstract
The deliberate development of green infrastructure, which includes blue and green networks in urban areas and residential areas in developing countries, is becoming more and more popular. These programs seek to create an ecological framework that, by storing CO2 and acting as a regional carbon sink in Malaysia, promotes social, economic, and environmental health. During this study, numerous experts from the public and private sectors were surveyed using questionnaires and interviews. Nevertheless, while undergoing urban development processes, cities in developing nations are unconsciously ignoring the advantages and values of green infrastructure. This study's main goal was to investigate the many uses and advantages of green infrastructure in Iskandar Malaysia. These advantages fall into three primary categories: economic, environmental, and social. Furthermore, the study sought to determine the degree of knowledge and comprehension of green infrastructure principles in Iskandar Malaysia. The study also found several obstacles preventing the best possible development of green infrastructure. These obstacles encompass Regulatory limitations, technical difficulties, contextual restrictions, structural problems, and behavioral or cultural barriers are some of these barriers. Six other barriers were also found by the research, including the following: budgetary and financial allocation issues, maintenance costs, disputes over who should be in charge of an agency or department, facility maintenance and enforcement, agency financial allocation issues, and the high implementation costs for developers. Recommendations include encouraging projects, maintaining reforestation policies, and collaborating between the public and private sectors on green infrastructure. Thus, to improve sustainable urban development and enhance green infrastructure, community and expert participation is necessary.
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