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Rethinking urbanism in Doha : The Qatar National Museum transit-oriented development
Journal of Urban Regeneration and Renewal,
16
(4),
421-444
(2023)
Abstract
The urban environment of Doha has witnessed a remarkable transformation during the past few decades, which has been triggered by economic growth due to oil and gas revenues. Doha has attracted foreign investment to participate in the urbanisation of the city, specifically in the construction of the smart public transport system (ie Bus Transit [BT], Lusail Light Rail Transit [LRT] and the Doha Metro). As a result, mega projects and transit villages were developed along the public transport system, especially around the major metro stations. These developments align with the national development strategy defined in the Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV-2030). This research investigates the development and implementation of transit villages around the transit systems (also known as the transit-oriented development [TOD]) at the Qatar National Museum (QNM) metro station in Old Salata neighbourhood. The research design focuses on: (i) a review of the relevant literature; (ii) the site analysis; and (iii) the generation of an integrated strategy for the development of the transit village of Old Salata. The proposed master plan for QNM TOD is supported by the need for preserving the architectural heritage, through a compact and mixed-use urban form, where multimodal transport systems, green spaces, public amenities and a pedestrian-friendly environment are provided. In turn, the insights from this investigation will contribute to the implementation of an urban planning approach for shaping a liveable community in Doha.
Keywords: urban growth; sustainable urbanism; National Museum of Qatar; Doha Metro; TOD
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Author's Biography
Eman Saleh Al Fadala holds a bachelor’s degree in geographic and urban planning from Qatar University, State of Qatar and is currently undertaking a master’s degree in urban design and planning at Qatar University. She has seven years’ work experience in facilities management at Qatar Museums, particularly in facilities and projects planning. Currently, she is working with Qatari Diar for Lusail Project.
Raffaello Furlan holds a master’s degree from IUAV University in Venice, Italy, and a PhD in architecture from Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia. He has held visiting and permanent academic positions at the University of Queensland and Griffith University in Australia and at the Canadian University of Dubai in the UAE. He has approximately 20 years’ experience in practice in Italy, Australia, the UAE and the State of Qatar, where he has been involved in managing design concepts, documentation, construction and supervision of residential and commercial developments from inception through to completion. This includes planning, estimation, client/consultant/contractor interactions and site inspection services. He served as the Graduate Program Coordinator from 2018 to 2021 and he is currently serving as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning (DAUP) at Qatar University in Doha, Qatar. Raffaello has been engaged as a principal investigator in research projects funded by QNRF and Qatar University, with a focus on urban sociology, urban regeneration, sustainable urbanism and vernacular architecture. He has participated in many regional and international conferences and has published numerous research papers in prestigious peer-reviewed journals and as book chapters.
Reem Awwaad holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Qatar University in architecture, urban design and planning and is currently a PhD candidate at Qatar University. Reem has five years’ work experience in transport planning and traffic impact studies from a private consulting firm. She also has four years’ research experience. She has worked as research assistant in three funded research projects, presented at international conferences and published articles during her course of work and study. Areas of research include urban design of neighbourhoods, environment-behaviour studies, green urbanism and housing typologies.
Khalida Lifam Marthya holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Kerala, India and a master’s in urban planning and design from Qatar University. She is a Research Assistant at Qatar University. She has three years’ work experience in commercial projects in India and Qatar, as well as three years’ research experience. The areas of her research interest include spatial analysis, urban morphology, spatial justice and open green spaces.
Tagwa A. A. Osman holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Khartoum, Sudan, and a master’s in urban planning and design from Coventry University, UK. Her research interests are at the intersection of urban sustainability, transit-oriented design, urban and regional planning and digital humanities. She has professional experience as a Part II architectural assistant at Al Nafaj Architecture Studios in several projects in Sudan, UAE and Saudi Arabia. Tagwa is currently a research assistant at the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning at Qatar University.
Rashid Al-Matwi is an Assistant Professor of Architecture and Urban Design in the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, College of Engineering, at Qatar University. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture, and a PhD in urban and regional development from Cairo University. Prior to joining Qatar University, Rashid had a long career in the public and private sectors. He has worked at Qatar Development Bank, where he was Secretary of the Board and Consultant. Before that he worked as Senior Adviser for the renowned architecture firm AS&P (Albert Speer & Partner). In addition, Rashid worked in the Urban Planning Department in the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Agriculture in Qatar, where he held several regulatory and managerial roles such as the head of project planning, design control, quality control and architectural and municipal projects. He has worked in and supervised many public and private architectural and urban planning projects.
