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AuthorFurlan, Raffaello
AuthorFaggion, Laura
Available date2017-11-28T09:33:38Z
Publication Date2015
Publication NameAmerican Journal of Environmental Engineering
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.5923/j.ajee.20150505.03
CitationRaffaello Furlan , Laura Faggion , The Souq Waqif Heritage Site in Doha: Spatial Form and Livability, American Journal of Environmental Engineering, Vol. 5 No. 5, 2015, pp. 146-160. doi: 10.5923/j.ajee.20150505.03.
ISSN2166-4633
URIhttp://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.ajee.20150505.03.html
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/5812
AbstractThe aim of this paper is to examine how and the extent to which the urban form of the heritage site of the Souq Waqif in Doha (1) encourages the formation of enhanced levels of social and community engagement (i.e., social life) and (2) can be further implemented in order to enhance social interactions. (Methodology) The study investigates the relationship between the Souq Waqif’s settlement and users’ levels of social interactions. In order to provide an answer to the main questions, in this study the author explores and analyzes (A) the form of the urban fabric of the heritage site and (B) the social activities performed by the users within the settlement. Data is obtained from visual material, users’ interviews and survey that explore and reveal how and the extent to which the form of the urban fabric of the Souq Waqif’s settlement is the arena of social activities and therefore contribute to enhance the social life of citizens. (Findings) (1) The analysis indicates that, compared with car-oriented suburbs, the walkable, pedestrian oriented and mixed-use heritage site of the Souq Waqif encourage people to be socially engaged and enhance higher level of social life: the settlement is the arena where intentional or accidental interactions occur, encouraging a sense of trust and of connection between people and the places they live. (2) Furthermore, the study allows understanding how built forms of the Souq Waqif should be implemented in order to facilitate social interactions.
Languageen
PublisherScientific & Academic Publishing
SubjectBuilt Heritage
Urban Fabric
Spatial Form
Public Realm
Community Engagement
Human behavior
Social Activities
TitleThe Souq Waqif Heritage Site in Doha: Spatial Form and Livability
TypeArticle
Pagination146-160
Issue Number5
Volume Number5
ESSN2166-465X


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