Kuala Lumpur Creative Cultural District - OUR WORK

OUR WORK

Kuala Lumpur

Creative Cultural District

Inspired by global best practices in culture-based urban regeneration, Think City partnered with key entities to develop the Kuala Lumpur Creative & Cultural District (KLCCD) Strategic Master Plan in 2019.

The historical core of Kuala Lumpur, known as Downtown KL, has faced challenges in recent years, experiencing a hollowing-out effect as essential functions migrated to other areas, leading to population loss, building decay, and safety concerns. Despite these obstacles, Downtown KL, rich in culture and heritage, remains a hub with enormous potential for revitalisation.

This plan aims to create an inclusive, authentic, and vibrant creative and cultural centre, weaving together heritage, culture, and innovation to enhance visitor appeal, business prospects, and overall liveability.

KLCCD contributes to the overall development of the city, enhancing its tourism appeal and creating a vibrant atmosphere that enriches the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

"Downtown KL has an existing creative and cultural ecosystem that needs to be preserved and boosted."

Key highlights

years of presence in Downtown Kuala Lumpur

grants programmes implemented

137

grantees awarded

1:7

Estimated co-investment ratio

355

engagement sessions

6 Strategies to Realise

The Kuala Lumpur Creative and Cultural District

Enhancing the Creative and Cultural Ecosystem through a precinct-wide museological programme, branding and marketing, capacity building, content creation, space activation, safe city initiatives, collaborations and networks.

Improving the State of Conservation of traditional shophouses and iconic heritage civic buildings.

Improving the Public Realm focusing on streetscapes, public spaces, greening initiatives, and cooling strategies.

Improving Acessibility and Connectivity with a focus on pedestrian amenities, linkages between spaces, and relying less on privately-owned vehicles.

Increasing the Population within the City Centre through investments in liveability, repurposing unused office spaces, encouraging shop house activation, attracting new residents, and preserving traditional communities.

Developing a Governance Framework and Regulatory Mechanism to improve coordination and curation of cultural content, physical works, branding and marketing.

Featured publication

Strategic Masterplan

The Kuala Lumpur Creative and Cultural District (KLCCD) strategic masterplan was created by Think City, together with Jabatan Warisan Negara and Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur.

This report contains the survey results for Think City’s first Business Community Pulse Check. It was conducted in August 2020 in the downtown areas of Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, and George Town.

Our Activation Programmes

KLCCD reimagines heritage sites as vibrant spaces, igniting creativity through art, culture, and community engagement.

Kreatif Kuala Lumpur Festival

Creative KL Urban Challenge

Creative KL Grants Programme

Arts On The Move

Pentas Seni Merdeka

Strategy & ANALYTICS

Next Generation Perspectives

Urban stakeholders and investors now have new ideas and plans that can realised in the near future for Kuala Lumpur.

This report contains the survey results for Think City’s first Business Community Pulse Check. It was conducted in August 2020 in the downtown areas of Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, and George Town.

Our strategic partners

OTHER projects

Laneway Improvement

The Laneways Improvement Programme transforms neglected urban spaces into vibrant hubs in Downtown KL, addressing safety, hygiene, and connectivity.

Urban Solutions;#ccf2e8

K2K

Jalan Segget Facade Programme

Jalan Segget is named after the adjacent Sungai Segget. The row of shophouses along the roadside was built in 1940.

Environment & Social;#ccf2e8|S & A;#ccf2e8|Urban Solutions;#ccf2e8

K2K

Levelling Up Seberang Perai

This Programme consists of 3 components aimed at levelling up and unlocking new opportunities for Seberang Perai to achieve inclusive and sustainable development.

CBED;#ccf2e8|Environment & Social;#ccf2e8|S & A;#ccf2e8|Urban Solutions;#ccf2e8

K2K

Kita-untuk-Kita Programme

K2K is a programme by Think City, co-developed with the World Bank aiming to facilitate poverty exit and reverse the social, economic and physical decay in public housing schemes.

Environment & Social;#ccf2e8|S & A;#ccf2e8

K2K

Penang Nature-based Climate Adaptation Programme

The PNBCAP incorporates a diverse set of components addressing both the environmental and social dimensions of climate change in Penang’s urban fabric.

Environment & Social;#ccf2e8

K2K

Johor Area Rehabilitation Organisation (JARO)

The project upgraded JARO's building for better accessibility and connectivity, enhancing the environment for the disabled.

Environment & Social;#ccf2e8|S & A;#ccf2e8|Urban Solutions;#ccf2e8

K2K

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