KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 14 -- A quiet transformation is underway in Malaysia's capital. Beneath the skyscrapers and flyovers, planners are trying to reconnect the city's historic heart through a series of shaded corridors, pocket parks and pedestrian-friendly back lanes.

Called the Green Corridor Network, the plan aims to make Kuala Lumpur a city built for walking again - linking its landmarks, neighbourhoods and heritage streets into one continuous, human-scale route.

Reclaiming the streets

For decades, Kuala Lumpur's growth has been driven by cars. Pavements broke apart, green spaces were isolated, and walking between districts became inconvenient or unsafe.

The Green Connector Network seeks to reverse that. Led by Think City in partners...