Functional Dimension of Spillover Activities towards the Liveliness of Sungai Besi Market, Kuala Lumpur

The paper explores the functional dimension of spillover activities towards liveliness of Sungai Besi Market. Marketplaces are known as one of the catalysts for urban regeneration as people and activities give live to the setting. However, nowadays, market places are being relocated out of the city, causing a loophole of nodes in the urban form. This research investigates functionality dimension of spillover activities originated from the market place towards its surrounding. Unobtrusive observation, photographing and interview are the techniques adopted. The findings shall identify types of spillover activities that happen around the market places and its influences towards the city liveliness.