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AuthorWiedmann, Florian
AuthorSalama, Ashraf M.
AuthorIbrahim, Hatem G.
Available date2021-09-05T05:40:13Z
Publication Date2016
Publication NameOpen House International
ResourceScopus
ISSN1682601
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/22683
AbstractThe recent construction boom has led to new urban development dynamics in Gulf cities driven by real-estate speculations and large infrastructure investments. While in the past affordable housing for medium income migrants and their families was integrated within the fringes of old downtown areas and compound developments in the suburbs, recent investment patterns have led to an increasing challenge of these economically highly engaged social groups to find residences. In recent years, a newly emerging trend in the Gulf region has been the establishment of large scale mass housing projects as new dormitory settlements to address the growing demand for affordable housing. This paper presents an overview of current development patterns by exploring two major affordable housing projects and their impact on sustainability in Doha and Dubai. This is undertaken by establishing a preliminary assessment framework that involves relevant sustainability parameters. The assessment reveals the major differences between both projects and their impact on environment, economy, and society.
SponsorThis paper is developed as part of a comprehensive funded research project of the National Priorities Research Program, QNRF-Qatar National Research Fund (NPRP 7-960-5-135), entitled: Investigating Housing Typologies in Multicultural Societies of the Gulf Region, and is undertaken as part of research collaboration between University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK and Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
Languageen
PublisherOpen House International Association
SubjectAffordable housing
Doha
Dubai
Gulf
Sustainability
Urban Qualities
Urbanism
TitleThe impact of affordable housing developments on sustainability in gulf cities
TypeArticle
Pagination31-38
Issue Number4
Volume Number41
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