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Coronation 

Avenue

A streetscape improvement programme in collaboration with MBJB under the Johor Bahru Transformation Programme to celebrate the diversity of Johor Bahru. 

Coronation Avenue highlights places of worship representing almost every major religion in Malaysia which are all located in the vicinity of Jalan Trus, Johor Bahru.
The project encompass from: 

  • Jalan Trus
  • Jalan Dhoby
  • Jalan Abdullah Ibrahim
  • Jalan Duke
  • Jalan Ungku Puan
  • Jalan Segget
  • Jalan Gereja
  • Jalan Ibrahim Sultan

The Implementation

Programme components include:

The Outcome
As a result, following output is achieved:
Improving Walkability 
2.1 km
Of pedestrian linkage is improved
107
Parking lots are repurposed for pedestrian and greening
260 m
Of laneway is gazetted as non-motorised lane
Celebrating Cultural Heritage
8
Interpretation panels are installed
5000
Coronation Avenue booklet and the trial map are distributed
100
Tourist guides are trained in telling Coronation Avenue story
Conserving Built Heritage
8
Heritage shophouses had undergone facade improvements
14
Hindu temple tower stairs facade is improved

Adapting Climate Change

77
Street trees are planted
7495
Shrubs are planted
3770
Bio retention swain shrubs are planted
818 m2
perdok pavement for more water catchments areas
Creating Inclusive City
2
Acoustic traffic signal is installed
4
Loading bays are provided
6
Raised pedestrian crossings are built
1
Shibuya crossing is built
To continue the efforts, an urban design guideline was also developed with MBJB to ensure the design language is coordinated with other streetscape improvement works within the same area. Since the completion of the project, MBJB has also expanded the streetscape improvement efforts at Jalan Bukit Timbalan and Jalan Tan Hiok Nee using the same material and design language. This further enhance the walkability and accessibility in Downtown JB and prepare the city for the influx of community and visitors upon the completion of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) between Johor Bahru and Singapore.

Johor Tourist Guides Association has also initiated the walking trail within Downtown JB to share with the visitors and tourists on the stories of Downtown JB. Upon completion of the training through the grants programme, they have been receiving request from local and international visitors to book their tours. With the integration of public realm improvement and storytelling of histories, this enhance the visitor experience in Downtown JB.
The Coronation Avenue project also received recognition from subject matter experts and won several awards:

MIP Planning Excellence Award 202

1. Gold Award - Inclusive Design category 

2. Silver Award - Heritage and Conservation category

Malaysia Landscape Architecture Award MLAA 1

Honour Award, Government Category

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