A planning method for transit villages in Qatar: Souq Waqif historical district in Doha

Furlan, Raffaello; Al-Mohannadi, Asmaa Saleh; Major, Mark David; Paquet, Tarryn N. K.

doi:10.1108/ohi-05-2022-0121

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“…• Use of case studies to analyze the effects of TOD on the urban environment (Al-Harami & Furlan, 2020;Alsaeed & Furlan, 2019;Furlan & Almohannadi, 2016;Furlan & Al-Mohannadi, 2020;Furlan et al, 2018Furlan, Al-Mohannadi, et al, 2022;Furlan, Grosvald, et al, 2022;Furlan & Sinclair, 2021;Furlan & Sipe, 2017;Tannous et al, 2020Tannous et al, , 2021); • Field observations to assess the urban dynamics of a given study site; • Site analysis approaches such as integrated modification methodology (IMM), a process whose goal is to assess the complexity of a city's systems at various levels, ultimately seeking to improve the city as a whole, particularly with respect to its environment (Tadi et al, 2017, pp. 1-2;Tadi & Bogunovich, 2017).…”

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Transit-Oriented Development and Livability: The Case of the Najma and Al Mansoura Neighborhoods in Doha, Qatar

Al-Malki

Awwaad²,

Furlan³

et al. 2022

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Since the 1970s, Qatar’s rapid urban growth has resulted in a segregated and poorly connected urban form, particularly in the country’s capital, Doha. Although the recent opening of the Doha Metro has begun to mitigate some of the city’s challenges, local authorities recognize the need for a more comprehensive urban design which can ensure safe and convenient connectivity with the public transportation system. To this end, the government has developed the Qatar National Development Framework, an action plan for the management of Qatar’s urban development. One of its aims is to integrate the Doha Metro with the urban fabric of the city and to ensure that urban growth follows the principles of transit-oriented development, referring to a pattern of development centered on transit hubs supporting a mix of land uses in a well-connected and safe urban environment. This research article attempts to assess the effects of transit-oriented development on livability in mixed-use neighborhoods. The area around the Al Mansoura metro station within the Najma and Al Mansoura neighborhoods is selected as a case study. This analysis of urban form uses integrated modification methodology and focuses on three main determinants: compactness, complexity, and connectivity. Based on this analysis, several recommendations are made, whose implementation should enhance livability throughout the study area.

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Transit-Oriented Development and Livability: The Case of the Najma and Al Mansoura Neighborhoods in Doha, Qatar

Al-Malki

Awwaad²,

Furlan³

et al. 2022

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“…People prefer cars for many reasons, including privacy, weather conditions, culture, and comfort. As public transport usage reduces pollution, improving public awareness of environmental issues arising from automobile use might stimulate the public's use of PT [31,32]. Increasing connectivity and improving the signage system at all existing stops and stations will also be desirable.…”

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Sustainable Status Assessment of the Transit-Oriented Development in Doha’s Education City

et al. 2023

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Doha, the capital of the State of Qatar, has seen rapid growth in recent years, resulting in challenges that can be addressed through sustainable urban design strategies. Such approaches, including Transit-Oriented Development, aim to provide compact urban forms with mixed-use development enabling easy access to the city’s transit services. In light of such objectives, and with the 2022 World Cup being hosted in Qatar, the government has invested heavily in its public transportation system and in implementing Transit-Oriented Development. This work presents an analysis of the current status of Transit-Oriented Development in the knowledge hub in Doha known as Education City. A case study methodology was used, which included site observation, photographic documentation, mapping, and statistical analysis based on recent census data. The analysis shows that the use of public transportation throughout the site is relatively low, largely due to the region’s hot climate and the local mobility culture, in which there is a general preference for private vehicle use. The culmination of this investigation is a master plan for the study area, which foresees further enhancement of the area while still holding to the aims of Transit-Oriented Development. To this end, key recommendations for modifying the prevailing mobility culture are suggested, such as increasing the availability of multimodal transportation in order to improve public transportation functionality and modifying certain aspects of the public transportation system so that it is convenient and comfortable, even during periods of very hot weather. The findings of this study highlight the potential of urban design to change people’s behavior and increase awareness of multimodal transport options.

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“…It is particularly important in coastal cities where the coast is a key destination and can provide convenient and sustainable access to coastal amenities for residents and visitors alike. Public transportation can provide convenient, affordable and equitable access to beaches, waterfronts, and other coastal amenities, reducing the demand for private cars and parking [45].  Accessibility to amenities: Accessibility to schools, healthcare facilities, and parks are crucial factors for urban development on reclaimed land.…”

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Revitalising the Coastal Landscape of Qatar: The Urban Renewal Approach in Westbay

Patel,

John,

Furlan

et al. 2024

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Historically, urban development has always been centered on coastal areas – with access to waterbodies – seas, rivers and canals being a significant advantage for movement and trade. With most of the world’s megapolises located on coasts, land reclamation offers a solution for the expansion of city centers which are otherwise restricted by the coastline. The current understanding of urban regeneration and development on reclaimed lands is defined in this study, answering the basic questions of what, why and how. This study aims to assess the urban regeneration on reclaimed coastal land based on the principles of sustainable development defined by existing studies. The literature review establishes a theoretical framework and defines performance-based benchmarks identifying the spatial indicators of urban development. Composite indicators namely open space coverage, land use mix, percentage of coast for people, accessibility to public transportation and amenities, availability of pedestrian paths and cycling tracks and adequate road networks are considered for this framework. The conclusions are drawn based on the results of the analysis of spatial layout using GIS as a tool to map and empirically measure each indicator. The framework is validated using a major land reclamation project, West Bay, in the coastal urban area of the city of Doha. The results determine that West Bay has achieved a good level of sustainability, although there are areas that could be enhanced to further improve the overall sustainability of urban development. These findings can serve as a guide for policymakers and various stakeholders for sustainable urban planning on reclaimed coastal lands.

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A planning method for transit villages in Qatar: Souq Waqif historical district in Doha

Cited by 4 publications

References 68 publications

Transit-Oriented Development and Livability: The Case of the Najma and Al Mansoura Neighborhoods in Doha, Qatar

Transit-Oriented Development and Livability: The Case of the Najma and Al Mansoura Neighborhoods in Doha, Qatar

Sustainable Status Assessment of the Transit-Oriented Development in Doha’s Education City

Revitalising the Coastal Landscape of Qatar: The Urban Renewal Approach in Westbay

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