Urban Development
The city has completed a number of urban development projects aimed at making the city centre friendlier to pedestrians:
- Jalan Meldrum, formerly a two-way street, was narrowed into a single-lane street with an accompanying pedestrian mall having outdoor cafe kiosks.
- The area around OCBC Bank and the City Council building was made more pedestrian-friendly.
- Legaran Segget, or Segget Walk, was constructed.
- Laman Tun Sri Lanang, a small park in the heart of the city, was constructed.
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