Urban Green Spaces

This chapter examines urban green spaces in Southeast Asia, starting with an introduction to their significance. It explores urban green space provisioning through Foucauldian perspectives and the Garden City Movement’s international influence. The chapter discusses the adaptation of garden city concepts in Southeast Asia, highlighting their value for urban environments. Case studies of green space provisioning in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Bangkok illustrate regional approaches and challenges. The chapter concludes with a summary and reflections on the importance of urban green spaces for sustainable urban governance and the well-being of urban populations in Southeast Asia.