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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Kashef, Mohamad

Titel

The building blocks of walkability: Pedestrian activity in Abu Dhabi city center

Ist Teil von

• Frontiers of architectural research, 2022-04, Vol.11 (2), p.203-223

Ort / Verlag

Elsevier B.V

Erscheinungsjahr

2022

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Quelle

Free E-Journal (出版社公開部分のみ）

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• This study develops an empirical approach that underlines the effect of land use mix and development grain on pedestrian movement in the streets and public spaces of urban neighborhoods. The study begins with the end in mind; it compares two urban sectors in Abu Dhabi city with broadly recognized contrasting levels of pedestrian movement. The research works backward to identify the combination of built environment attributes that result in differing levels of pedestrian activity between the eastern and western sectors of Abu Dhabi city center. Using Geographic Information Systems maps/data files, direct observations, and field metrics, the study computes various indices related to land use mix, density, and street connectivity for Abu Dhabi central business district. The findings of this study highlight the land use, spatial and street network configurations that enhance pedestrian activity in urban centers. From a local perspective, the research outcome would inform future visions aimed at transforming the city of Abu Dhabi into a global metropolis that provides its citizens and visitors with unique and vibrant urban settings conducive to intra- and inter-neighborhood walkability.