Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted Green Spaces in Cities: A Comparative Analysis of The New Line City and Riyadh(Bournemouth university, 2024) ALMATRUDI, ABDULLAH ABDULRAHMAN; Rick, StaffordThis study examined green space construction and maintenance in two Saudi Arabian cities: The New Line City (Neom) and Riyadh. Using thematic analysis, the research highlighted the multidimensional advantages of green spaces, assessed their distribution, and identified factors contributing to observed discrepancies. The findings revealed that Neom’s pioneering commitment to sustainability includes integrating nature, employing cutting-edge technology, and engaging communities. In contrast, Riyadh faced challenges in establishing greener settings within existing infrastructure and its large population, despite efforts such as the Green Riyadh project. Economically, both cities benefited from green spaces by increasing property values, tourism revenues, and job opportunities, with Neom potentially offering additional economic opportunities. Socially, green areas enhanced community cohesion and well-being in both cities, while Neom’s community participation approach fostered inclusivity. This study emphasized the importance of strategic planning and management in developing urban green infrastructure to inform future efforts for resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities.9 0Item Restricted GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE IN HOT CLIMATE AREAS: CASE STUDY OF KUWAIT(University of Manchester, 2023-08-28) Almousa, Shahad; Ravetz, JoeGreen infrastructure is a challenge for cities in hot climate areas due to the heat, climate change, policy, nature of existing GI, and deficiency of resources. Kuwait is one of many countries that suffers from several challenges due to its desert-type climate. It lacks natural greenery and does not have adequate built green infrastructure yet. Due to it being a relatively new country compared to others in the same region it won’t be difficult to re-establish its urban design layers. The current response to urban heat island effects push designers towards indoor green infrastructure. This study aims to investigate the effects of increased outdoor GI, to show that outdoor green infrastructure is preferred in Kuwait and proposes changes in city planning. Variables of success are dynamic and in the context of Kuwait don’t look the same as variables of success elsewhere, namely where green infrastructure has been a core part of urban design. Architects and planners in Kuwait advocate for greener urban areas and cities. Their claim is that green infrastructure is, in fact, applicable in hot climate areas if the investment was put towards the correct resources. This study aims to push forth and encourage the addition of green infrastructure in hot climate areas and more importantly encourage future and current planners and designers to act towards greener cities.31 0