Exploring stakeholders’ perceptions and priorities in promoting social sustainability through building design and public participation: a case study in Malaysia
This study aims to enhance stakeholder participation in public facility design to foster socially sustainable urban environments. Addressing gaps in public participation frameworks, it explores how increased engagement can improve social sustainability within Malaysia’s unique socio-political contex...
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| author | Ng Kean Jhun Zalina Shari Mohammad Mujaheed Hassan |
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| description | This study aims to enhance stakeholder participation in public facility design to foster socially sustainable urban environments. Addressing gaps in public participation frameworks, it explores how increased engagement can improve social sustainability within Malaysia’s unique socio-political context. Using a qualitative approach with purposive sampling, in-depth interviews were conducted with 24 stakeholders, including industry experts, policymakers, and the public, to gather insights on current practices, challenges, and participation effectiveness in fostering social sustainability. Findings reveal low public participation due to insufficient political will and guidance. Key recommendations include improving communication, transparency, government support, and streamlining procedures. The study highlights stakeholder perspectives on socially sustainable development, emphasising community needs, continuous facility use, and accessibility. These insights provide valuable guidance for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers aiming to strengthen public participation and advance sustainable urban development in Malaysia. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-bbf3f09c6bc945af91ba077f50d7d2b22025-01-22T07:25:47ZengTaylor & Francis GroupInternational Journal of Urban Sustainable Development1946-31381946-31462025-12-0117111910.1080/19463138.2025.2455618Exploring stakeholders’ perceptions and priorities in promoting social sustainability through building design and public participation: a case study in MalaysiaNg Kean Jhun0Zalina Shari1Mohammad Mujaheed Hassan2Department of Architecture, Faculty of Design and Architecture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM, Serdang, MalaysiaDepartment of Architecture, Faculty of Design and Architecture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM, Serdang, MalaysiaDepartment of Social and Development Sciences, Faculty of Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM, Serdang, MalaysiaThis study aims to enhance stakeholder participation in public facility design to foster socially sustainable urban environments. Addressing gaps in public participation frameworks, it explores how increased engagement can improve social sustainability within Malaysia’s unique socio-political context. Using a qualitative approach with purposive sampling, in-depth interviews were conducted with 24 stakeholders, including industry experts, policymakers, and the public, to gather insights on current practices, challenges, and participation effectiveness in fostering social sustainability. Findings reveal low public participation due to insufficient political will and guidance. Key recommendations include improving communication, transparency, government support, and streamlining procedures. The study highlights stakeholder perspectives on socially sustainable development, emphasising community needs, continuous facility use, and accessibility. These insights provide valuable guidance for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers aiming to strengthen public participation and advance sustainable urban development in Malaysia.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19463138.2025.2455618Public participationsocial sustainabilitystakeholder engagementurban developmentpublic facilitiesMalaysia |
| spellingShingle | Ng Kean Jhun Zalina Shari Mohammad Mujaheed Hassan Exploring stakeholders’ perceptions and priorities in promoting social sustainability through building design and public participation: a case study in Malaysia International Journal of Urban Sustainable Development Public participation social sustainability stakeholder engagement urban development public facilities Malaysia |
| title | Exploring stakeholders’ perceptions and priorities in promoting social sustainability through building design and public participation: a case study in Malaysia |
| title_full | Exploring stakeholders’ perceptions and priorities in promoting social sustainability through building design and public participation: a case study in Malaysia |
| title_fullStr | Exploring stakeholders’ perceptions and priorities in promoting social sustainability through building design and public participation: a case study in Malaysia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring stakeholders’ perceptions and priorities in promoting social sustainability through building design and public participation: a case study in Malaysia |
| title_short | Exploring stakeholders’ perceptions and priorities in promoting social sustainability through building design and public participation: a case study in Malaysia |
| title_sort | exploring stakeholders perceptions and priorities in promoting social sustainability through building design and public participation a case study in malaysia |
| topic | Public participation social sustainability stakeholder engagement urban development public facilities Malaysia |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19463138.2025.2455618 |
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