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Neighborhoods and Social Interactions: The Case of Al-Najada Area in Doha
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference)
Cities provide places for people to live, work, learn and socialize. As urban environments, cities nowadays are typically characterized by urban sprawl in which open public spaces (1) are neglected and/or (2) social ...
West Bay Business District in Doha, State of Qatar: Envisioning a Vibrant Transit-Oriented Development
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
In recent decades, Doha, the capital of Qatar, has experienced a large-scale transformation
due to globalization and rapid economic growth. Recently, these changes have led to a focus on
infrastructural development and ...
Strategies for the urban regeneration of the Museum of Islamic Art Park in Doha, Qatar
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Henry Stewart Publications LLP
, 2023 , Article)
Doha has witnessed rapid urban growth, an increasing population rate and a greater reliance on cars as the primary mode of transport. This has caused social and environmental problems related to a sprawling urban pattern, ...
Towards a knowledge-hub destination: analysis and recommendation for implementing TOD for Qatar national library metro station
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Springer
, 2023 , Article)
During the past two decades, Qatar, a developing country, has invested heavily in infrastructure development to address several challenges caused by the rapid urbanization. Qatar has made a significant step toward its urban ...
Toward Sustainable Urban Development in Doha: Implementation of Transit Villages through a Multiple-Layer Analysis
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American Society of Civil Engineers
, 2023 , Article)
Scholars argue that the efficient integration between public transportation systems and potential transit villages is the best strategy to be adopted to achieve sustainable urban development and manage the expansion of ...
The impact of urban design on mental well-being by integrating green spaces in Doha City, Qatar
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EnPress Publisher, LLC
, 2024 , Article)
The fields of urban design and public health play an important role in the success and failure of the city. Research combining the two fields to improve citizens’ lives is rare, particularly in a rapidly developing city ...
Transit-Oriented Development of the Qatar National Museum Metro Station in Al-Slata, Doha, Qatar
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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
, 2024 , Article)
Doha, the capital city of Qatar, has experienced remarkable urban growth over the last two decades. This raises concerns regarding the city’s fulfillment of compactness, complexity, and connectivity. This paper considers ...
Exploration of Sustainable Urban Qualities of Al Sadd Area in Doha
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Scientific & Academic Publishing
, 2016 , Article)
This research focuses on the contributions made to social sustainability, firstly by the functionality of urban
spaces in Qatar, as defined by their physical form, and secondly by the socio-cultural attributes of those ...
Built Form of the Souq Waqif in Doha and User’s Social Engagement
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Scientific & Academic Publishing
, 2015 , Article)
The Souq Waqif is located in the heart of the old downtown of Doha, the capital of the State of Qatar. The Souq
Waqif is one of the most important heritage sites in the country. Over the years this market became abounded ...
Strategies for the Enhancement of Users’ Social Interactions in Al Mirqab Al Jadeed Street in Doha, State of Qatar
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Scientific & Academic Publishing
, 2017 , Article)
Al Mirqab Al Jadeed Street, with its unique mix of land use and geographical location, has become one of the
most densely populated streets in Doha City, the capital of Qatar. Over the past few years, many establishments ...