What is it about?
The purpose of this paper is to explore walkability urban problems and to propose smart urban solutions so as to encourage walking in the cities of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
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Why is it important?
Walkability in GCC cities is a forgotten mode of transport because of the outright dependence on the utilization of private automobile. Beyond transportation, walking is a potential free activity that is accessible to all social groups, ages and cultures. Clearly, there are major benefits and advantages in enabling even a limited number of people to walk regularly.
Perspectives
The smart urban solutions approach is expected to provide attractive and comfortable outdoor spaces. Furthermore, it is considered of a valuable contribution to the urban life achieved through resulting in less negative impacts on nature.
Professor Mohamed Atef Elhamy Kamel
Umm Al-Qura University
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This page is a summary of: Encouraging walkability in GCC cities: smart urban solutions, Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, November 2013, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/sasbe-03-2013-0015.
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