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AuthorPatel, Shikha
AuthorIbrahim, Hatem
Available date2023-08-21T10:14:46Z
Publication Date2023-02
Publication NameThe 2nd International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction (CIC 2023)
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.29117/cic.2023.0125
CitationPatel S. & Ibrahim H., “Environmental Sustainability Comparative Assessment of Low-Rise and High-Rise Neighbourhoods based on People’s Lifestyle Preferences: The Case of Doha, Qatar”, The 2nd International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction (CIC 2023), Doha, Qatar, 5-8 February 2023, DOI: https://doi.org/10.29117/cic.2023.0125
ISSN2958-3128
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/46732
AbstractThe urban form of Doha city has undergone numerous changes owing to rapid economic growth during the past few decades. The Qatar National Vision 2030 highlights Environmental Sustainability as one of the key sectors of Qatar’s First National Development Strategy. Achieving Environmental Sustainability requires analysis from meso and micro scales. This study selected a high-rise neighbourhood (West Bay) and a low-rise neighbourhood (Onaiza) in Doha city to be analysed. The study objectives are to, a) investigate environmental factors based on two levels: meso and micro scales and, b) develop planning strategies to enhance Environmental Sustainability in both low-rise and high-rise neighbourhoods. The research tools include content analysis, observation study and open-ended interviews. The results revealed similarities in lifestyle preferences for meso parameters, walkability and waste segregation, and micro parameters, surroundings and green infrastructures. Backyard farming is preferred by the low-rise neighbourhood while high-rise neighbourhood residents choose more sustainable alternatives for mobility. The study emphasizes the importance of public awareness and participation in formulating urban policies due to the changing dynamics of the city’s population.
Languageen
PublisherQatar University Press
SubjectEnvironmental Sustainability
High-Rise and Low-Rise neighbourhood
Urban Planning
Meso and Micro environmental factors
Public participation
TitleEnvironmental Sustainability Comparative Assessment of Low-Rise and High-Rise Neighbourhoods based on People’s Lifestyle Preferences: The Case of Doha, Qatar
TypeConference Paper
Pagination978-987
ESSN2958-3136
dc.accessType Open Access


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