Resilient village: flood mitigation landscape at Perkampungan Sungai Isap, Kuantan, Pahang

• Main Authors: Abdul Wahid, Aisyah Nadiah, Ibrahim, Putri Haryati, Md Jani, Haza Hanurhaza
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design (KAED) International Islamic University Malaysia Jalan Gombak, 53100 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 2021
• Subjects: GB Physical geography; GV Recreation Leisure
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/95751/1/95751_Resilient%20village%20flood%20mitigation%20landscape.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/95751/; https://journals.iium.edu.my/kaed/index.php/dij/index
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

This project aims to create a resilient village where the residential area of Perkampungan Sungai Isap is a significant flood vulnerable area. The concept of a resilient village aims to enhance the performance of a system to maintain or recover functionality in the event of disruption or disturbance. Therefore, this project is proposed to create a green and sustainable design as strategies for adaptive flood landscape. The project, located in the East Coast State of Pahang in Kuantan. It is among the high-risk areas for floods near the Kuantan River Basin. The developed area is about 610 hectares, while the abandoned area is about 90 hectares. Perkampungan Sungai Isap is a mixed development area located in a suburban area that consists of residential, commercial facilities and other utilities.