Malaysia's Five-point Guide On Planning

Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister offers a five point urban planning guide for the country's municipal councils to follow.

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October 13, 2004, 1:00 PM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister says that urban planning should "have the following characteristics:

Beautiful: An emphasis on beautiful surroundings...

Clean: ...necessary for the health and well being

Lively: A vibrant town...

Safe: Efforts must be made to reduce the crime rate...

Business-friendly: Residents should be able to receive high-quality services..."

Thanks to Laura Kranz

FULL STORY: Five-point guide on urban planning

Tuesday, October 25, 2005 in The Star (Malaysia)

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