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作者

Hong Ching Goh;Fei Ern Ching

来源

URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING,Vol.55,Issue1,Article 126837

语言

英文

关键字

Land scarcity;Chinese cemeteries;Demographic profile;Recreational purpose;Physical design

作者单位

Centre of Sustainable Urban Planning and Real Estate, Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia;Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia;University of Malaya Spatial-Environmental Governance for Sustainability Research (UMSERGE), University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia;Centre of Sustainable Urban Planning and Real Estate, Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia;Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia;University of Malaya Spatial-Environmental Governance for Sustainability Research (UMSERGE), University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

摘要

While cemeteries represent a part of any society’s cultural heritage, their continued existence in urban areas has raised concerns, mainly due to the scarcity of urban land. Referring specifically to the Chinese cemeteries of Kuala Lumpur, this paper explored the perceptions among the local Chinese residents of the possible multi-dimensional uses of cemeteries for recreational purposes. This issue involves questions of city planning and future land use, urban green purposing and the potential contribution of such land to urban fabric enhancement. Specifically, the authors intended to identify the influence of demographic profile on perceptions in consideration of future planning of cemeteries for recreational purposes. A total of 403 questionnaire samples were collected for analysis. The analysis findings indicated that the possible use of cemeteries for educational purposes was favoured among the respondents in general, with a higher acceptance rate of multiple uses of cemeteries for recreational purposes among younger respondents. Physical design enhancing landscaping, avoiding conflicts overuse, appropriate safety measures and awareness campaigns are all vital if cemeteries are to be promoted for recreational purposes.