MBSJ Transforming SS15 Into Safer, Walkable Hub - In The News

Image Source: The Star

21 September 2026 (Monday)

The Star, Jade Chan

Known as a food and beverage (F&B) hotspot, the bustling SS15 commercial area functions as a vital neighbourhood hub for Subang Jaya, Selangor, yet its public spaces fail to support that role.

A placemaking study conducted by Think City for Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) revealed that while businesses thrive indoors, outdoor spaces function merely as transit corridors rather than places to stop, rest and connect.

In a statement to StarMetro, an MBSJ Corporate and Strategic Management Department spokesperson said despite hosting 513 shophouse units – with F&B representing over a third of licensed businesses – SS15’s public realm falls short of its potential.

“Public life is concentrated inside commercial premises, leaving outdoor streets dominated by movement rather than social interaction,” the spokesperson added.

MBSJ engaged Think City to study user behaviour and revitalise the business district.

Think City, a wholly owned subsidiary of Khazanah Nasional Berhad, is an impact organisation dedicated to creating sustainable and equitable places for all walks of life. Through their expertise in urban solutions, the environment, social communities, and the cultural economy, Think City believes that better cities make better lives, and that everyone deserves to live in a place that is vibrant, inclusive, and full of possibility. For more information, log on to thinkcity.com.my.

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