Knowledge Integration between Planning and Landscape Architecture in Contributing to a Better Open Space

This research investigates the process and matters concern in planning for open space in urban residential area. In Malaysia, for developing a residential neighbourhood, urban planner will prepare a layout plan that applies government policies. However, the roles of a landscape architect only take places once the layout approved which has resulted to inappropriate zoning for open space in neighbourhood area. Hence, the open space is not fully utilised by the residents. Therefore, this paper explores the connections between urban planner and landscape architect in planning for open space in the residential neighbourhood. (C) 2015 Published by Elsevier Ltd.