Effective parameters on street vitality in Johor Bahru City Center

Abstract

Cities all over the world are rediscovering their public spaces and a general awareness has been awakened regarding the need for dignified, high quality city environments for people. Vitality is a major characteristic in public spaces and especially streets to attract more people. To have a lively area we need some elements to create an environment suitable for all ages and races to come, walk, sit, gather and spare time without force. Johor Bahru city is the fast developing and changing which attracts many users and tourists every day especially in the city center. The study established on the effective parameters of vitality in streets as a prerequisite to create a livable urban environment. The study discusses the essential components of vitality, its criteria, its determinants and finding the most effective parameters of street vitality in Johor Bahru city center. The study is limited to the functional and physical character of the street and different criteria relating to the activities and behavior of street users.