Evaluating the Visual Pollution in Urban Corridors-Case of Al-Madina Al-Munawara Corridor, Amman

Abstract

Urban corridors play important roles in all cities. The term corridor suggests a connection and access between urban districts, besides planners considered them as major elements in shaping the city image and forming its identity. This study examined the visual effects (quality) that resulted from the contemporary urban transformation practice in Al-Madina Al-Munawara Street which local planners considered one of the main urban corridors in Amman, the capital of Jordan. This study aimed to direct the efforts to search for positive visual characteristics that may strengthen the identity of urban corridors and reduce the visual pollution created by the lack of one language and clear regulation by analysing the visual characteristics at this corridor and linking them with the factors that affected its urban growth. Researchers also studied the discordant chaos resulting from designed facades practices where each building owner seeks attention. The paper sighted the massive visual pollution resulted in this corridor and concluded that the undefined architectural statements, the lack of awareness and the absence of clear regulation were the main factors that produced a chaos in its visual properties.

Promoting Vernacularity in the City: Principles for Creating Livable Streets for People of Jordan

“…There, urban growth and the spatial quality of streets and corridors in the capital city, Amman are affected by various development factors. These factors range from building regulations, population growth, social habits, and lack of awareness (Shaban et al, 2018). Thus, there is a real need to implement the concept of livability in streets through sustainable urban design principles.…”