The development of Putrajaya Diplomatic Precinct includes an area designed specifically to meet the needs of the diplomatic community in Malaysia. The Diplomatic Precinct is located in Precinct 15 at the north eastern section of Putrajaya. It encompasses a land area of 82.7 hectares (204.2 acres) and is approximately 2.5 km north east of the Government Precinct of Putrajaya; in close proximity to the government offices and Alamanda, the first shopping complex in Putrajaya.
DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
The development objective of the Diplomatic Precinct is to fulfill the needs and requirements for a quality working and living environment for the diplomatic community of the present and the future.
THE PUTRAJAYA DIPLOMATIC PRECINCT MASTER PLAN
The Putrajaya Diplomatic Precinct is planned as two distinct but integrated neighborhoods, one dedicated exclusively to the diplomatic community, and the other to a mixed use centre that includes some diplomatic uses. The Embassy Lots occupy two hills which afford the embassies commanding views of Putrajaya and surrounding areas.
The heart of the Putrajaya Diplomatic Precinct is its mixed use town centre, which includes retail outlets, restaurants, residential terrace villas, shopping, dining and entertainment outlets, which allow the diplomatic community to intermingle with the locals.
Master Plan Putrajaya Diplomatic Precinct, Precinct 15 Putrajaya
THE DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES OF PUTRAJAYA DIPLOMATIC PRECINCT
In view of the peculiar nature required for development of diplomatic areas, several development principles are adopted:
Utilizing the natural topography of the site to enhance security, by designating secure areas and providing layers of security zones through the use of buffers, roads and building setbacks.
Hill side view of the Embassy Lots (Parcel C) – Out of the overall total of 61 lots, 53 lots have been purchased and booked by 29 countries
The Diplomatic Parks, the largest park in the Diplomatic Precinct
The embassies and official residences are grouped and located at the highest points of the site, whilst the lower areas are designed to be the interface between public and secure areas.
The Putrajaya Diplomatic Precinct is planned as a low rise development, with building heights ranging from two to five storey to allow the Embassies to have uninterrupted views of the entire area and the parkland beyond.
The Putrajaya Diplomatic Precinct’s Chancery Place, Visitor Centre was designed to fulfill an ideal working environment within a secure and conducive setting
Providing a choice of housing for diplomatic staff in the form of residential terrace villas within the Putrajaya Diplomatic Precinct or alternative housing within the other periphery precincts of Putrajaya.
The Putrajaya Diplomatic Precinct is well-served by public transport such as taxis, buses as well, rail-based transport in the longer-term.
The mixed use centre of The Diplomatic Precinct in Precinct 15
The Putrajaya Diplomatic Precinct Town Centre consists of shop houses and shop offices for retail and commercial uses
A showcase for diverse architectural styles. Foreign missions occupying the Embassy Lots will be encouraged to design Chanceries and Official Residences which project their distinct cultural identity while being part of the larger international community.
Streets in the Putrajaya Diplomatic Precinct are designed to encourage pedestrian use by providing safe, easy access to urban amenities. All amenities and lifestyles choices for residents are designed to be within a five minute walk.
Abundance of greenery, parks band open space for the enjoyment of residents.
The neighborhood parks in the Putrajaya Diplomatic Precinct have a unique design in landscaping and offer recreational facilities such as jogging paths and plays areas for the convenience of the residents
