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Post-WWII Italian Immigration to Australia: The Catholic Church as a Means of Social Integration and Italian Associations as a Way of Preserving Italian Culture
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Scientific & Academic Publishing
, 2016 , Article)
Historically, most Italians have been Roman Catholics. Also, the majority of Italian immigrants who migrated to Australia have remained Catholics. In Brisbane, in which a large number of Italian migrants migrated in post ...
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 ...
History of Italian Immigrants Experience with Housing in Post WWII Australia
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Scientific & Academic Publishing
, 2015 , Article)
Previous studies on Italian migrants in Australia highlight that Italian migrants migrated to Australia in the 1950s’-1960s with the primary goal of permanently settling in Australia. Also, scholars pointed out that the ...
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 ...
Integrated Approach for the Improvement of Human Comfort in the Public Realm: The Case of the Corniche, the Linear Urban Link of Doha
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Scientific & Academic Publishing
, 2015 , Article)
The Corniche is a public realm located in Doha. Its waterfront palm-fringed boulevard and twin carriageway extends in a horseshoe shape and runs 7 km along the Doha Bay and the city's sea-front. Doha Corniche is indisputably ...
Urban Design and Livability: The Regeneration of the Corniche in Doha
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Scientific & Academic Publishing
, 2016 , Article)
The 1940s discovery of oil in Qatar caused a change from fishing and pearling based to a multifaceted economy. Through past few decades Qatar has experienced a rapid growth, which has radically influenced the country’s ...
Post-WWII Italian Migration from Veneto (Italy) to Australia and Transnational Houses in Queensland
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Scientific & Academic Publishing
, 2016 , Article)
This paper explores the phenomenon of post WWII Italian migration (from the Veneto region) to the State of Queensland in Australia. The exploration is linked with the topic of the accommodations where respondents resided ...
Light rail transit and land use in Qatar: An integrated planning strategy for Al-Qassar's TOD
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ArchNet
, 2016 , Article)
The State of Qatar is presently facing the development of major transport infrastructure, to be finalized (A) by 2022 for the planned FIFA World Cup and (B) by 2030, as envisioned by the comprehensive national development ...
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 ...
Katara Cultural Village’ in Qatar: Public Art and Urban Space
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Gotam Singh
, 2017 , Article)
This research study discusses the role of public art in influencing urban environments in Qatar, namely within Katara Cultural Village. It will explore how this approach can increase local communities’ environmental awareness ...