Proactive Engagement in Urban Design – The Case of Chelmsford

Hall, Anthony Clive

doi:10.1002/9781444341188.ch4

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“…As a result, public spaces and their character have changed as public spaces OHI 48,3 have ceased to serve as social interaction facilitators and have been relegated to purely utilitarian functions. Thus, they have lost their historic function as public gathering places (Hall, 2011).…”

Section: Mosque As a Lived Spacementioning

confidence: 99%

Mosque as a multi-functional public space destination: potential breathing space in dense urban fabrics of Hail City, Saudi Arabia

Alnaim

Noaime

2022

OHI

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PurposeThe general concept of public space in Saudi Arabia is relatively recent; it is the result of an attempt to modernize several conservative traditions and norms, as well as the ambitious vision of 2030, which reprioritized Saudi cities' public spaces by implementing a quality-of-life improvement program. This study aims to investigate the relationship between mosque location and surrounding urban context as a significant urban design issue in order to comprehend the potential for transforming such an element into a multifunctional public space destination in a dense urban fabric.Design/methodology/approachThe study's objectives are divided into two areas: a spatial configuration analysis to examine the urban context and an urban analysis of the mosque site with a study area boundary of a 400-m buffer zone. Quantitative and qualitative methodologies were utilized; in addition, a user feedback survey was conducted in which several key insights were compiled, such as the importance of safety urban element factors, aesthetic elements and green areas in the built environment in making mosques places that are active public spaces.FindingsThe study’s main finding encourages governmental institutions to change their mindset from “open space around the mosque” to “the mosque as an element within public space,” which will have a significant impact on how the authors approach, improve and redevelop existing mosque locations. Several concepts were presented that should be reconsidered and redeveloped in order to align with the most recent sustainable urban design tools; the mosque to be overlooked as a community gathering place rather than just a place for religious rituals.Research limitations/implicationsThis study is limited to sacred mosque sites primarily found in Islamic countries; it focuses on Saudi Arabian urban and planning practices in relation to sociocultural norms. The authors believe that increasing the number of study samples or broadening the scope of the study to include other Saudi regions or other Middle Eastern countries could yield new findings and insights.Originality/valueThe study offers a conceptual design model based on survey results and qualitative analysis and recommending strategies that planners, designers and policymakers can use to design successful mosque places and pedestrian-oriented developments.

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Section: Mosque As a Lived Spacementioning

confidence: 99%

Mosque as a multi-functional public space destination: potential breathing space in dense urban fabrics of Hail City, Saudi Arabia

Alnaim

Noaime

2022

OHI

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“…As a result, planning is sometimes referred to as a 'negotiated process' in which the process of consultation, often including both community groups and reports from a wide variety of experts, influences the final decision. Some planning authorities argue that stringent development plans and controls cannot be justified in areas of economic decline (Hall, 2011). However, Hall suggests that planning authorities in such areas should implement policies that incentivise developers to pursue high design standards because such projects are often more profitable.…”

Section: Strategic Planning Development Controls and Incentivesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Public Regulatory Trends in Sustainable Real Estate

Christensen

Gabe

2018

Palgrave Studies in Sustainable Business in Association With Future Earth

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In this chapter we discuss the three main instruments which planning authorities can use to influence the uptake of sustainable development practices: forward planning, development controls, and development incentives. The potential of mandatory disclosure and integrated reporting to mainstream sustainability as a decision-criterion is explored, with international examples offering guidance on how the public sector can guide industry in the adoption and implementation of sustainable practices. Finally, we assess the role of public-sector sustainable procurement practices in stimulating the green economy. We propose three recommendations to improve the efficacy of public policy to increase the uptake of sustainable development practice across both public and private sectors. A common thread in these recommendations is the need for a collaborative approach creating stakeholder buy-in, and a need to resource the application of the UN Sustainable Development Goals at all levels of planning policy.

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“…provision of car parking, control of storm water). Some planning authorities argue that stringent development plans and controls cannot be justified in areas of economic decline (Hall 2011). Hall's response offers clear direction to tentative planning authorities and offers a case for implementing planning designs and policy.…”

Section: Development Plans and Controlsmentioning

confidence: 99%