TITLE:
Approaches to Improve Streetscape Design in Saudi Arabia
AUTHORS:
Abdullah Addas, Ghassan Alserayhi
KEYWORDS:
Quality of Life, Street Design, Streetscape, Value, Wellbeing, Saudi Arabia
JOURNAL NAME:
Current Urban Studies,
Vol.8 No.2,
June
3,
2020
ABSTRACT: The
kingdom of Saudi Arabia is looking to enhance the quality of life in its cities
by making the cities livable places. This study focuses on the changes that
need to be made to the street design in Saudi Arabia to achieve the goals of
the 2030 vision. This paper highlights the importance of aesthetics,
accessibility, security and safety and walkability, which needs to be considered during
street design. The analytical study uses examples from around the world of
applying the basic principles of streetscape design in order to develop the
streetscape approaches and recommendations in Saudi Arabia. The research
emphasizes the importance of developing the urban environment visual image in
the country to enhance the quality of life of both people and the city.
Approaches include directing urban planners and designers to the important role
of the well-designed streetscape and identifying methods of applying
sustainability to streetscape design and making street pedestrian-oriented.