URBAN LIVING LAB FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Creating a compact city is one strategy for achieving environmental quality and social equity in vibrant neighborhoods. By prioritizing high-density development, efficient land use, and easy accessibility to amenities and services, compact cities can reduce sprawl, conserve green spaces, and improve air and water quality. Additionally, by creating livable and sustainable communities, compact cities can help address social equity issues by providing affordable housing, improving access to jobs, and promoting social interaction. Engaging the community in green development programs will bring an interesting impact on their personal development, empowerment, and ability to connect with more marginalized people in their community towards a SUSTAINABLE HEALTHY lifestyle. The world will have the largest youth population over the next few years, bringing these issues into a solution for future development.

Living Lab Kuala Lumpur

The emphasis on place and experimentation in urban sustainability transitions within the living lab highlights the potential for narrative architecture to deepen the conceptualization and design of these spaces, ultimately contributing to a healthier and more socially engaged urban population. The use of narrative architecture in living labs can also support community science initiatives, fostering a sense of ownership and empowerment among urban dwellers, thereby promoting a healthy lifestyle and social engagement.