1. SUSTAINABLE URBAN PLANNING
Creating Smart Infrastructures and Holistic Communities
in Iskandar Malaysia
Ismail Ibrahim
Chief Executive
Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA)
Malaysia
29th October 2014

2. ISKANDAR MALAYSIA ECO-SYSTEM
Vision and Holistic Eco-system 1
A vision towards becoming a
strong, sustainable metropolis of International standing
Iskandar Malaysia Holistic Eco-system
A resilient ecosystem, anchored by wealth generators, creating regional wealth that is to be shared equitably among communities. Wealth generation and wealth sharing, balanced by optimal use of ecological assets, would enhance the Quality of Life in Iskandar Malaysia, turning it into a leading global region. Alongside this, spatial management and good governance would enable the realization of its vision and goals by 2025.
ISKANDAR MALAYSIA ECO-SYSTEM

3. NORTHERN CORRIDOR ECONOMIC REGION EASTERN CORRIDOR ECONOMIC REGION
Iskandar Malaysia 2
Iskandar Malaysia is Malaysia’s economic growth corridor covering a total area of 2,300 sq km (12% of Johor State)
Iskandar Malaysia covers FIVE local planning authorities.
Iskandar Malaysia in the context of Regional Corridors
30 times bigger
than Iskandar Malaysia
3 times smaller
GREATER KUALA LUMPUR
Mersing
Singapore
NORTHERN CORRIDOR ECONOMIC REGION
Kuala Terengganu
Kota Bahru
Penang
Kuantan
Kangar
EASTERN CORRIDOR ECONOMIC REGION
Johor Bahru
MPKU
MDP
MPPG
MBJBT
MBJB
1.3 times bigger
than Iskandar Malaysia
11 times bigger
than Iskandar Malaysia
2005
2010
2025
Population
(million)
1.35
1.61
3.00
Labour Force
0.61
0.70
1.43
Employment
0.62
0.72
1.46
Source: CDP 2006 – 2025, Population Census and consultant estimates

4. Smart Infrastructures and Holistic Communities3
Current
Current

5. Controlled Development Zone
Smart Infrastructures and Holistic Communities 4
Promotion of transit, pedestrian and cycle oriented development and use innovative green solutions in infrastructure and utilities planning.
Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
TOD is characterized by a pedestrian-oriented environment that allows people to live, work, shop and play in places accessible by transit.
Design criteria for TODs are:
A mix of uses
Moderate to high density
Pedestrian orientation/connectivity
Transportation choices
Reduced parking
High quality design
Pedestrian Oriented Development (POD)
POD is a pedestrian friendly policy that is providing clear, comfortable pedestrian access to commercial and residential areas and transit stops. POD is within 400m walking distances from the transit nodes. It is a combination of land design practice that includes compact development, mixed-use, traffic calming, pedestrian and public transit-orientation and mixed housing types.
Cycle Oriented Development (COD)
COD is a space in urban areas that is designed for the use of bicycles dominantly rather than automobiles. It should be adopted in townships in IM.
There are 6 essential elements in COD:
Activities
Accessibility
Comfort
Sociability
Safety
Equilibrium
By promoting balanced growth, Iskandar Malaysia will be able to protect and conserve the natural ecology, resources and at the same time can limit the urban sprawl drawbacks in the region.
Kulai
Senai
Johor Bahru
Skudai
Pasir Gudang
Ulu Tiram
Nusajaya
Transportation Network
Controlled
Development Zone
Green Assets
Urban Area
Controlled Development Zone
Tg. Pelepas
Natural Ecology
Mobility
Industry

6. Smart Infrastructures5
Connectivity Between Flagship
Public Transport
ICT Connectivity
Iskandar Malaysia Bus Service
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
Rail Transit System (RTS)
Terminal Improvement & Integration
Trans Iskandar BeXTRA
High Sped Rail
Public Transport Infrastructure & Facilities
Community Broadband Centre (CBC) at rural areas
Wireless Village
1Azam
Woman entrepreneurship
Johor Career Portal
IM Smart School 2.0
Mobile Screening
CCTV
20 minutes Avg. traveling time from Johor Bahru Direct benefit to more than 100,000 users.
Two Main roads as Backbone
Senai
Ke Kota Tinggi
Senai - Desaru
BRT Networks
Pasir Gudang
Nusajaya
Population Catchment
1,259,508
Employment catchment
564,583
Catchment Coverage
80%

7. Holistic Communities Youth Local-KIM Business Community6
Youth
Local-KIM
Business Community
Youth International Youth Hub
Eco tourism, Kg. Sg. Melayu.
Iskandar Food Court.
Agro and Eco Tourism Project, Kg. Kong Kong Laut.
Integrated Commercial, Kg. Felda Bukit Batu.
SME BIZ talk-collaboration with SME bank and CEDAR 2014
Business demand aggregation program 2014
HR summit 2014
Iskandar malaysia SME outreach 2014
BATAM-ISKANDAR collaboration
Housewives enhancement and reactivate talent scheme (heart) +
Physical Development
People Development
A meshing point for social development interventions centered on the youth to nurture exemplary citizens of the future
Sustainability-thinking (social, economic and environment) as a youth culture and mindset
69% in Iskandar Malaysia are within the age of late teens and 40’s
What is Youth Hub ?
HAB Components
YOUTH are future leaders
YOUTH need to be engaged in policy and decision making
YOUTH need to be nurtured by positive values and content
YOUTH need a place to meet, to exchange ideas and to recreate
Profitable Activities
Non-Profitable Activities
Art, Culture & Healthy Lifestyle

8. Malaysia Tel: +607-233 3000 Fax: +607-233 3001
THANK YOU
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