Planning for a neighborhood and city-scale green network system in Qatar: the case of MIA Park
<p>In the past decade, Doha has witnessed fast-urban growth, an increased population rate, and an over-reliance on the automobile as the main mode of urban transportation. These factors caused social and environmental problems related to (1) the loss of a compact urban pattern, (2) an increase...
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| author | Raffaello Furlan (273228) |
| author2 | Brian R. Sinclair (14151030) |
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| dc.date.none.fl_str_mv | 2022-11-22T21:13:11Z |
| dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv | 10.1007/s10668-021-01280-9 |
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| dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv | Urban and regional planning Applied economics Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law Economics and Econometrics Geography, Planning and Development |
| dc.title.none.fl_str_mv | Planning for a neighborhood and city-scale green network system in Qatar: the case of MIA Park |
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| description | <p>In the past decade, Doha has witnessed fast-urban growth, an increased population rate, and an over-reliance on the automobile as the main mode of urban transportation. These factors caused social and environmental problems related to (1) the loss of a compact urban pattern, (2) an increased level of air pollution (3) high traffic congestions and (4) increasing landscape fragmentation. In consideration of such concerns, The State of Qatar invested large funds into the urban landscape development of Doha, as envisioned by Qatar National Vision 2030. As a result, in the past five years various parks and/or green areas, such MIA Park, a major public green space located around the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), were planned and developed within metropolitan Doha. The authors argue that this park is currently facing issues and challenges related to (1) accessibility to/from the neighboring districts, and (2) connectivity to/from the neighboring parks. Therefore, this research study aims at assessing the existing conditions of MIA Park, at considering the broader city context and, at recommending strategies for implementing MIA Park’s green network system. It approached the investigative challenge using a multi-pronged comprehensive methodology, that deployed focus groups, semi-structured interviews and a comprehensive network analysis based on graph theory. The findings, revealed through these hybrid research tactics, allowed the researchers to generate a framework to enhance accessibility and connectivity of MIA Park through a green network system, planned at inter-related neighborhood-scale and city-scale levels. While the research examines most notably a single case, it is advocated that the proposed framework represents not just an optional feature pertaining to the case in Doha, but a valuable reference for the sustainable master planning of future cities in the State of Qatar and across the GCC. The paper proffers numerous key contributions, including the critical exploration of manufactured landscapes in Doha Qatar and the delineation of broadly applicable environmental design strategies to improve the fabric and livability of cities.</p><h2>Other Information</h2> <p> Published in: Environment, Development and Sustainability<br> License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10668-021-01280-9" target="_blank">http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10668-021-01280-9</a></p> |
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| spelling | Planning for a neighborhood and city-scale green network system in Qatar: the case of MIA ParkRaffaello Furlan (273228)Brian R. Sinclair (14151030)Urban and regional planningApplied economicsManagement, Monitoring, Policy and LawEconomics and EconometricsGeography, Planning and Development<p>In the past decade, Doha has witnessed fast-urban growth, an increased population rate, and an over-reliance on the automobile as the main mode of urban transportation. These factors caused social and environmental problems related to (1) the loss of a compact urban pattern, (2) an increased level of air pollution (3) high traffic congestions and (4) increasing landscape fragmentation. In consideration of such concerns, The State of Qatar invested large funds into the urban landscape development of Doha, as envisioned by Qatar National Vision 2030. As a result, in the past five years various parks and/or green areas, such MIA Park, a major public green space located around the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), were planned and developed within metropolitan Doha. The authors argue that this park is currently facing issues and challenges related to (1) accessibility to/from the neighboring districts, and (2) connectivity to/from the neighboring parks. Therefore, this research study aims at assessing the existing conditions of MIA Park, at considering the broader city context and, at recommending strategies for implementing MIA Park’s green network system. It approached the investigative challenge using a multi-pronged comprehensive methodology, that deployed focus groups, semi-structured interviews and a comprehensive network analysis based on graph theory. The findings, revealed through these hybrid research tactics, allowed the researchers to generate a framework to enhance accessibility and connectivity of MIA Park through a green network system, planned at inter-related neighborhood-scale and city-scale levels. While the research examines most notably a single case, it is advocated that the proposed framework represents not just an optional feature pertaining to the case in Doha, but a valuable reference for the sustainable master planning of future cities in the State of Qatar and across the GCC. The paper proffers numerous key contributions, including the critical exploration of manufactured landscapes in Doha Qatar and the delineation of broadly applicable environmental design strategies to improve the fabric and livability of cities.</p><h2>Other Information</h2> <p> Published in: Environment, Development and Sustainability<br> License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10668-021-01280-9" target="_blank">http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10668-021-01280-9</a></p>2022-11-22T21:13:11ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1007/s10668-021-01280-9https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Planning_for_a_neighborhood_and_city-scale_green_network_system_in_Qatar_the_case_of_MIA_Park/21597240CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/215972402022-11-22T21:13:11Z |
| spellingShingle | Planning for a neighborhood and city-scale green network system in Qatar: the case of MIA Park Raffaello Furlan (273228) Urban and regional planning Applied economics Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law Economics and Econometrics Geography, Planning and Development |
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| title | Planning for a neighborhood and city-scale green network system in Qatar: the case of MIA Park |
| title_full | Planning for a neighborhood and city-scale green network system in Qatar: the case of MIA Park |
| title_fullStr | Planning for a neighborhood and city-scale green network system in Qatar: the case of MIA Park |
| title_full_unstemmed | Planning for a neighborhood and city-scale green network system in Qatar: the case of MIA Park |
| title_short | Planning for a neighborhood and city-scale green network system in Qatar: the case of MIA Park |
| title_sort | Planning for a neighborhood and city-scale green network system in Qatar: the case of MIA Park |
| topic | Urban and regional planning Applied economics Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law Economics and Econometrics Geography, Planning and Development |