Project 2
Sustainable Future City Ideas: Resilient Future Cities
(Focusing on Natural Disaster Mitigation)
Design Process
In a group of fifteen, we were tasked with developing a collaborative proposal applying frameworks and concepts related to natural disaster–resilient cities, building on precedents studied in Assignment 1. Our project focused on Taman Sri Muda, a flood-prone residential area, as the site for investigation and proposal development. The study integrated economic, social, and environmental sustainability to enhance flood resilience, examining growth, development, and productivity; equity, empowerment, accessibility, participation, cultural identity, and institutional stability; as well as ecosystem integrity and carrying capacity. These aspects were structured using the Ecomasterplanning framework, incorporating red, blue, grey, and green infrastructure, with particular emphasis on flood-resilient cities and homes.
As part of the collaboration with an NGO, the expected outcome was the development of a Flood Mitigation and Preparedness Training Module for Volunteers. Our group conducted precedent studies, surveys, and expert interviews to understand disaster-resilient urban strategies and flood mitigation measures. This process allowed us to translate theoretical frameworks into practical, community-based solutions that are feasible, context-sensitive, and address both physical infrastructure and social preparedness in Taman Sri Muda.
My role in the project was to conduct community interviews with residents of Taman Sri Muda, gathering insights about their experiences, challenges during flood events, and existing coping strategies. These interviews provided valuable perspectives that informed the social sustainability aspect of the proposal. I synthesised the findings into key themes and narratives that guided our design strategies and training module, ensuring the proposal reflected real community needs while strengthening the relationship between people, place, and environment.
Presentation Slides
Self-Reflection
Throughout Project 2, I gained valuable knowledge about sustainable urban resilience and flood mitigation strategies, particularly in the context of Taman Sri Muda. I developed a deeper understanding of how economic, social, and environmental sustainability can be integrated to enhance community resilience against natural disasters. Through community interviews, surveys, and precedent studies, I was able to explore both tangible and intangible resilience strategies, including flood-prepared infrastructure, green and blue spaces, and social preparedness measures. This experience enriched my understanding of how urban strategies impact community safety, well-being, and environmental sustainability, and strengthened my ability to critically evaluate and propose context-sensitive solutions.
Project 2 also provided an opportunity to translate theoretical frameworks into practical and community-focused applications. My role in conducting community interviews allowed me to gather insights about residents’ experiences, challenges, and coping strategies during flood events. Synthesising these findings into key themes and narratives helped our group design a Flood Mitigation and Preparedness Training Module for Volunteers, while also contributing to the development of visual materials for our presentation. This process enhanced my skills in research, communication, and visual organisation, ensuring that our proposal was both technically sound and socially relevant.
I would like to express my gratitude to Dr. Siti Norzaini for her guidance throughout the project. Her constructive feedback, insightful advice, and support were instrumental in helping me approach challenges thoughtfully, engage critically with the research, and contribute confidently to a collaborative and practical solution for Taman Sri Muda’s flood resilience.