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The population forecasts assume a capacity of 10 million people in the region with the largest
growth forecast in Klang, Sepang and Putrajaya. This is a 59% increase in population compared to
2010. The population density map for 2020 (see Figure 3.2) is similar to that for 2010 with higher
densities in the main suburbs of KL and the regional centres such as Shah Alam. There are a number
of major residential developments proposed within the land use plans which need to be
incorporated into the LPTMP. The household size projections within the plans are forecast to drop
further to 3.93 persons per household in 2020, representing a further increase in the rate of
household formation and thus the demand for new housing units. This growth will maintain the
pressure on the transport networks with increased demand for movement across the region.
Figure 3.2: Population and Employment Densities 2020 (Source: Halcrow)
Population Density- 2020
Employment Density- 2020
Dark blue >20,000 person/km 2 Dark green >20,000 person/km 2
The draft DBKL City Plan forecasts the growth in jobs from 729,000 in 2005 to 1.2 million in 2010
and 1.4 million in 2020. The City Plan shows great intensification particularly in the KL city centre.
There are a number of major commercial developments within the land use plans which need to be
integrated into the LPTMP (such as Kuala Lumpur International Financial District (KLIFD) and
Matrade). The growth in these locations will intensify the need for high capacity LPT for their own
success and to maintain the economic status of the region. In particular, enhanced rail systems need
to provide access to the centre of KL.
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