National Urban Design Guidelines PDF

SLIDES PREPARED BY Ms. Sanaa Al-Senani PRESENTER Ms. Sanaa Al-Senani COLLEGE / CENTRE College of Engineering PROGRAM Architectural Engineering SEMESTER Fall 2024/2025 National Urban Design Guidelines...

SLIDES PREPARED BY Ms. Sanaa Al-Senani PRESENTER Ms. Sanaa Al-Senani COLLEGE / CENTRE College of Engineering PROGRAM Architectural Engineering SEMESTER Fall 2024/2025 National Urban Design Guidelines 1 National Urban Design Guidelines The planning standards emanating from the National Urban Strategy include 10 main principles for community design, supporting the vision for which these standards were created and their general objectives, in order to create attractive places to live in, now and in the future, from several aspects, including social, economic, environmental and cultural aspects. Therefore, these principles must be taken into account when implementing, re-implementing, renewing or comprehensive planning any development projects. 1. Climate Response Its aim is to provide shade, canopy and protection to respond to a wide range of climatic conditions such as high temperatures and sun exposure during the summer months, as well as conditions during the fall or floods. Shaded pedestrian by North Walls Shaded pedestrian between Buildings 2. Cultural Inspiration Designs that will contribute to enhancing the cultural identity that is unique to the Sultanate of Oman, with a focus on family cohesion and the hospitality that characterizes the Omani Shaded street parking Tree shade pedestrian people, reflecting Omani customs and traditions 3. Character of Place Providing places with a distinctive character that develops a sense of place identity, which interacts with the environmental and cultural factors of the place, the urban structure and the economic components of the place and existing urban areas. Ensuring that development projects are directly compatible with the local urban context as well as the local character and history and in a way that enhances local identity. 4. Mobility Provide a pedestrian-friendly environment that is connected and accessible, giving priority to pedestrians, bicycles and other modes of transport over vehicle traffic. Ensure that pedestrian and cyclist movement is at the heart of urban development by providing a high-quality public realm that encourages walking and cycling. 5.Livable places Ensure that streets and public spaces are valuable places that people enjoy spending time in, rather than places that people try to quickly exit or avoid when they pass by, by making them clean, safe and attractive environments. Provide public spaces at different levels. Whether at the city or neighbourhood level, by providing multi-use spaces and roads with designs that take into account all aspects of daily life and people. Ensure that everyone has access to public services and facilities in walking distance, so that people feel connected to where they live. 6. Quality Places Providing quality places that people are proud of, enjoy and use. Involving the local community when developing or redeveloping places, to ensure that development meets local needs, encouraging a sense of ownership and increasing the length of time people live in them. 7. Sustainability Ensure that planning and design promote the use of “green” modes of transport, such as walking, cycling and public transport, which contribute to reducing carbon emissions, supporting the local economy and preserving cultural heritage and traditions. Modern and innovative methods that take into account the principles of sustainable development or related concepts should be sought and considered when implementing future development projects 8. Social inclusion Ensure that streets are designed and culturally appropriate for all groups and that the needs of different users and groups are taken into account, for example, those relating to the safety and security of women and children. Promote development that is gender, age, mobility and culturally sensitive to provide public spaces that are used by different people and that embrace, support and encourage a diverse population. 9. Urban Connectivity Creating a coherent pattern of places that can be easily understood and linked in a logical way to form an environment whose features can be easily traced and defined by landmarks, key points and gateways. 10. Vitality of the place and its ability to develop Encouraging vital and economically successful places through the location, shape and design of streets and public squares that encourage local economic activity and attract investment. Taking into account the provision of job opportunities for citizens when starting new development projects, to enhance the employment of the national workforce, so that they are in places that are easily accessible and suitable to meet local needs. The guidelines for urban design at the national level can be classified as follows: ❑ Climate change challenges ❑ Sustainable urban structure ❑ The importance of comprehensive planning and urban design ❑ Integrated street planning and design ❑ Green buildings ❑ Smart city initiatives Thank You 11