Preserving cultural values through pocket parks in an urban environment: a narrative review

Patria @ Ahmad Patria, Abdullah Hasif and Mohd. Hussain, Mohd. Ramzi and Tukiman, Izawati (2025) Preserving cultural values through pocket parks in an urban environment: a narrative review. Journal of Surveying, Construction and Property (JSCP), 16 (1). pp. 85-94. E-ISSN 1985-7527

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Abstract

Modern urban areas face difficulties maintaining their cultural values due to their rapid growth. The purpose of this review is to synthesize existing research on how the roles of pocket parks can contribute to preserving the cultural values within an urban environment. A thorough search of databases specializing in pocket parks and cultural values was conducted. This study employs a narrative review of scholarly publications to evaluate how pocket parks, which are small, accessible green spaces, contribute to preserving cultural values in urban environments. The findings reveal how pocket parks play a role in preserving cultural values such as identity and authenticity by providing a public space that can offer artistic value and cultural expression. Additionally, with the preservation of cultural values, these parks also reinforce the sense of belonging that further enhances equity through placemaking, which can honour diversity while maintaining the unique identity of the community. Compared to past research, this study presents thorough evidence of literature from a diverse viewpoint, highlighting the roles of pocket parks that are significant towards cultural preservation in an urban environment. The findings advocate for designing policies that leverage small-scale interventions to balance cultural preservation with equitable development in rapidly transforming cities.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Pocket Parks, Cultural Values, Cultural Preservation, Urban Environment
Subjects:	BPG Islamic geography > BPG113 Environmental ethics/responsibility. Sustainable living. BPN Islamic art and architecture > BPN208.2 Decorative arts. Decoration and ornament. Sustainable design G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences > GE196 Sustainable living H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races > HT101 Urban groups. The city. Urban sociology H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races > HT241 Urban ecology. Sustainable urban development H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races > HT51 Human settlements. Communities N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA2542.35 Environmental aspect of architecture N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA9000 Aesthetics of cities. City planning and beautifying > NA9053.R4 City planning N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA9000 Aesthetics of cities. City planning and beautifying > NA9080 Urban planners
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Landscape Architecture
Depositing User:	Dr Mohd Ramzi Mohd Hussain
Date Deposited:	02 Jul 2025 09:29
Last Modified:	02 Jul 2025 09:29
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/121829

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