Transforming Saudi Cities: A Look at Urban Planning Initiatives in Jeddah, Dammam, and Khobar
In recent years, Saudi cities like Jeddah, Dammam, and Khobar have been undergoing significant transformations in their urban landscapes. With…
Urban Planning & Urbanism
Articles on urban planning, urbanism, public space, mobility, density, and the built environment at city scale.
Revitalizing Traditional Marketplaces in Modern Urban Settings: The Case of Souq al-Qaisariyah in Al-Qatif
The rejuvenation of traditional marketplaces, such as Souq al-Qaisariyah in Al-Qatif, represents a pivotal strategy in blending the rich tapestry…
The Role of Water in Al-Ahsa’s Architecture and Urban Planning
The essence of Al-Ahsa’s architecture and urban planning is deeply intertwined with its water resources, notably its natural springs. These…
Urban Planning and Design: Creating Livable Cities for the Future
In an era marked by rapid urbanization and growing environmental concerns, the need for effective urban planning and design has…
Adaptive Reuse in Urban Development
In the dynamic realm of architecture and urban planning, adaptive reuse stands out as a sustainable and culturally enriching strategy…
The development of urban architecture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia positions itself as a center for global design and architectural developments, A wave of ambitious mega projects has begun…
Private vs Public: Finding Harmony in Urban Living
In order to promote social contact, cultural exchange, and community engagement, public spaces have always been essential. But there has…
Using sustainable urban planning to build better cities
Sustainable urban design is the concept of designing or repairing cities to reduce environmental degradation and resource depletion. It can…
Sustainable design of public spaces
Sustainable public spaces are the foundations of communities, which is why we cannot ignore the importance of public spaces in…
Secrets of designing active and attractive community spaces
Our impressions of a city are shaped primarily by the quality of public spaces. If it is not active and…
Urban parks are a new breath in the heart of the city
Urban green spaces provide residents with the opportunity to connect with nature, as green spaces are a reflection in urban…
Tips for designing successful public spaces
The streets, their sidewalks, and the main public spaces in the city are among its most important vital organs. Public…
The Widening Gap Between Luxury Architecture and Popular Housing
The economic divides in society are frequently reflected in the architectural environment of towns. This split is most clearly visible…
Urban Environment at Risk from Vertical Urban Development
Urban Environment at Risk from Vertical Urban Development Modern cities all over the world have become characterized by the phenomena…
How increasing the number of in-law suites, granny flats, and backyard houses can assist the housing problem
How increasing the number of in-law suites, granny flats, and backyard houses can assist the housing problem The idea of…
Neighborhood Development in the Old Ways
Within a compact neighborhood-scale area, a Traditional Neighborhood Development, or TND, often known as a village-style development, comprises a diversity…
What are the Benefits and Types of a Community Garden
A community garden can help bring individuals who live in the same area together to establish a cohesive community. It…
The Housing Disparity Between Urban and Rural Areas
Typically, first-time homebuyers struggle to choose which house to purchase. There are many factors to take into account including the…
Everything you need to know about social infrastructure
Social Infrastructure: What Is It? Infrastructure refers to long-term physical assets that support the provision of goods and services in…
An overview of the architecture of transportation
The human race has been developing and producing new inventions and technology continuously. When we first began, we focused on…
5 Simple Ideas for Architects to Create Better Cities
5 Simple Ideas for Architects to Create Better Cities It is incumbent upon you as an architect, urban planner, designer,…
How to Live a Sustainable Life in a Vertical City
People can live longer, more wholesome lives because of technological and medical advancements. But this raises issues and worries about…
Urban Development and Architecture in Saudi Arabia
What were the historical trends of architecture in Saudi Arabia, and how did they influence the growth of the Kingdom?…
The Crown Prince announces the new designs of The Line project
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman confirmed that the carbon-neutral city that Saudi Arabia plans to build in NEOM will…
The Living City is an Urban Space for Moving People
Cities open doors, bring people together and make everyday life more practical. However, to fully realize our cities’ enormous potential,…
Everything you need to know about Metropolitan Plan
What is Metropolitan Plan? The Metropolitan plan is about an incredible assortment of spots: town and downtown areas, private areas…
The contrast between Metropolitan Organizers and Designers
Designers and metropolitan organizers both have an impact in deciding how a local area will look, however, the particular focal…
A Smart Approach to Design a Transport System to Regulate Traffic Congestion
Gridlock in a vehicle framework can be best clarified as an exceptionally sluggish or no development of vehicles. In fast…
Makkah’s Urban Transformation: Capacity, Movement and Continuity
An architectural reading of Makkah’s urban transformation, connecting capacity with pedestrian movement, topography, climate, operations and spatial continuity.
One Minute City
In 2020, the world faced one of the hardest years ever. After the spread of coronavirus, many countries started strict…
