Urban Planning Legislation project - Fall 2013

Rehabilitation Study for Old-Msheireb Neighborhood – Doha – Zone 04
Introduction, Territoriality, Streets and Parking, Walkability, Historical Preservation, Senior Citizens, Children, Safety and Security0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Group Work
MUPD 610 - Urban Planning Legislation
Dr. Yasser Mahgoub
Term Project
INTRODUCTION 0
SITE LOCATION:
Qatar is positioned at the central part of the Arabic Gulf Region having
the privilege of a long coastal borders with only one direct land
connection with Saudi Arabia. The Old-Msheireb site is similarly well-
placed within Doha, being centrally located on the western edge of
Inner Doha, less than 0.5km south of Doha Bay. The Old-Msheireb has
a strategic location in the heart of Doha surrounded buy main key
roads, namely; the A Ring Road, Wadi Msheireb Street and Abdul Aziz
Bin Ahmed Street. The existing and the new airports are located to the
east of our area under study. To the north we can find large areas of
suburban and commercial development on reclaimed land in an area
called the West Bay.
Old-Msheireb | The Heritage Neighborhood of Doha
STUDY OBJECTIVES:
This project is part of the urban legislation course requirement . Which
is aiming to practice the process of applying legislation that would
allow a change to a sustainable and better in a sensitive built
environment, considering the social, physical and economic aspects.
The objective is to ensure a high quality life experience in an attractive
heritage place that would respect all age group demands in a
sustainable approach.
Also the objective is to be able to write the suitable and appropriate
legislations based on the location, nature, heritage and residents of the
State of Qatar taking into consideration the international standards and
the local legislation attempts by Government or Private Sector.
SITE CHALLENGES:
1. It has a considerable amount of Historical Buildings as identified
recently by MATAHEF.
2. It has a main metro station which is currently under construction.
3. Close to one of the largest development projects “Msheireb”.
4. It has mixed-use buildings, especially on the parameters of the area
under study.
5. The main residence of the area from the un-educated and un-
skilled labors.
6. Very congested site with no proper infrastructure.
7. Most of the buildings are either abandoned or deteriorated and
neglected with no proper maintenance.

Children … (Nada Ghanem)
The located area is part of zone 4 that is considered a mixed use
(residential and commercial zone). According to 2010 censes the
zone contain 680 child from the age of 0 to 14. though, this
population is likely to be decreasing because of the low quality
of facilities that can serve household living. Moreover, the site
investigation precise the following existing conditions that
children deal within the area, advantages are pointed in having a
human scale built area with spreading trees that works as a
shaded elements in the street and makes it suitable for children
outdoor movement. However, the disadvantages are pointed as
the area is not facilitated with any health centers, green space or
schools. Moreover, in the terms for children safety, It lacks street
lighting that would make the night life safer for children, it has a
high risk of abandoned/accessible old houses and there is no
continuous paved foot paths. While in terms of the healthy
environment condition, it is poor especially with the current
failure in the sewage system. And as for the existing high labor
population, it makes the area more unfriendly for children.
Safety & Security … (Rana Awwad)
The main observations regarding the safety and security aspects
after visiting the area under study are summarized below:
(1) Many dead-end streets due to the old design of the cluster of
buildings. (2) Unfinished roads & bad conditions of alleys and
pathways. (3) Demolition of the northern part of the area under
study creating dead-ends & uncontrolled areas. (4) The class of
the residents of the area is mainly from the un-educated and un-
skilled labors. (5) Many abandoned houses which means unsafe
zones. (6) The area is dark at night; existing street lighting of the
area is not enough. (7) Lots of narrow streets which creates a
threat to pedestrians especially when its dark. (8) Mixed use
type of buildings are currently available in this area. (9) Un-
serviced back-of-house areas for the buildings in the parameters
of the area in study. (10) No proper signage and way-finding.
(11) Many areas can’t be reached by cars, ambulance and fire
engine in the current condition. (12) Many destroyed houses
standing in a dangerous way – Risk of falling down and causing
injury.
Dr. Yasser Mahgoub
Term Project
STUDY OF EXISTING Submitted By: Abdullah Al-Qahtani, Amna Al-Jehani, Ayla Shawish,
Dalal Harb, Esra Mutlu, Nada Ghanem and Rana Awwad.
Rehabilitation Study for Old-Msheireb Neighborhood
Key Map:
Hotel
Masjed
Historical
Buildings
Under
Construction
Metro Station
Location of
Future Bus
Station
Relatively
New Buildings
Old Buildings
Walkability … (Ayla Shawish)
In order to have a better understanding about the existing
condition of Old-Msheireb neighborhood, a site visit had been
made and the assessment of walkability in the study area
indicated some major findings on the current site conditions:
first of all it showed number of constrains regarding: 1) - Lack of
sidewalks and crosswalks, 2) - Dirt, bad smell, and noise, 3) -
Damaged paths with unfinished infrastructure and pavement , 4)
- Lack of benches, bus shelters, trees, plantings, and other street
furniture, 5) - Lack of street lightning and way finding, 6) -
Dangerous multi lane, two way streets.
But it also highlighted some opportunities in the area like: 1) -
Rich history and culture, 2) - Human scale Pathways, 3) - Small
average block size, 4) - Empty spaces could be use as public
spaces, 4) - High transit service level (metro station, bus station),
5) - Commercial stores on the surrounding edge, 6) - City
projects invested in improving Msheireb neighborhood.
Senior Citizens … (Amna Al-Jehani)
Old-Mesheirb is reach in history; however, it does not promote
senior involvement. The following observations are for senior
accessibility, services and facilities:
For accessibility, the area is hard to reach 1) there are no special
needs parking or clear entrance. 2) It is also not pedestrian
friendly and cares are parking anywhere, 3) there are no street
crossing signs or traffic lights.
For the services, 4) there are no appropriate signs for way
finding which can lower seniors since of security, and there are
no information or security points noting that the area seems to
be exclusive for its residents, 5) there is no sewage system and
open garbage cans reduced the urban quality of the area
For the facilities, 6) there are no slops for wheelchairs or rails
and the area lack good lighting and it mainly depends on
daylight. On the positive side, there are two mosques in the area
one is on good conditions while the other is closed for the Rail
project. The mosque can be good attractions for seniors.
Historical Preservation … (Esra Mutlu)
In Old-Msheireb, there are replica of buildings of early 20th
century. This area is unique to reflect Doha’s character.
The condition area;
(1) Same of buildings are very bad condition. (2)Many walls and
roofs are demolished. (3) Same parts of walls, roofs, and tiles
are missing. (4) Same part of doors, windows and glasses are
broken. (5) Walls, some part of roofs and parapets have hazard
risk. (6) While in the past, Qatari people lived there, now low-
income and temporary workers live in this buildings. (7) More
than ten temporary people are using same home even maybe
same room. (8) When we entered inside of houses every
furniture needs repairing (9) The infrastructure is very bad
condition in this area. (10) The some area of houses are used by
citizens for parking. (11) Some houses has suffer from bad smells
from coming from nearby restaurants.
Streets & Parking … (Abdullah Al-Qahtani)
Site visit has been conducted to study and analyses the existing
situation of traffic and parking.
The following points has found:
(1) No designated or assigned parking area.
(2) People Parking in both sides on very narrow streets.
(3) Some of the Streets in the area are not finished with asphalt.
(4) The area has poor infrastructure.
(5) Streets have bad management and traffic control.
(6) No clear traffic signal for street directions, parking,
pedestrian …etc.
(7) Garbage containers are in the middle of the street and
parking area.
(8) Green trees and telephone wires are interrupting the street
with no specific regulation.
(9) There is no differentiation between streets, walkways,
landscape and parking areas.
(10) No bus line or station in the area.
(11) New construction of Qatar rail station is in progress.
Territoriality … (Dalal Harb)
The concerned area, as many other areas in Doha, went through sudden
transitions in its demography, growth, lifestyle and land use. It was exposed to a
diversity of meanings attributed to the notion of territorial identity and hence
ambiguity of interpretation of its importance to local development. The identity
of local lifestyle has totally changed to appear in a different image. Although the
area is considered as prime and historical location, it is suffering from
degradation and waste of the uniqueness of places. As existing architecture
seems to be more and more endangered, the social paradigm of the area grows
more and more unbalanced. The limit between public space and private space
has become more frank, thus reducing the nuances of semi-public and semi-
private to the very minimum. As a consequence space for healthy urban life is
also decreasing. This also questions the notion of the sanctity of property and
its privacy of space as social fabric loses its equilibrium.

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Safety & Security … (Rana Awwad)
Rehabilitation Study for Old-Msheireb Neighborhood
Dr. Yasser Mahgoub
Term Project
PROPOSED STUDY
Historical Preservation … (Esra Mutlu)
Submitted By: Abdullah Al-Qahtani, Amna Al-Jehani, Ayla Shawish, Dalal Harb,
Esra Mutlu, Nada Ghanem and Rana Awwad
Key Map:
To ensure proper historical preservation of the area, it should be
under government protection and control. The aim of the
renovation scheme is to conserve and protect the urban fabric
of the area. It is not allowed by any means to damage the
texture or urban fabric of the area. All areas, spaces and
buildings should be recorded and documented. Buildings ages
and history should be determined through physical and historical
investigations. Assessment of buildings and spaces physical
conditions should be determined in order to assess their
damages and renovation needs. Complete drawings must be
developed for each building that conform to the original
condition. Renovating strategies should be developed to
renovate deteriorated buildings to their original conditions using
same materials and construction techniques. Buildings can have
new functions, such as coffee shops, gift shops, restaurants or
art studios if the owner allows.
Objective:
The aim of this project is to study the area and introduce legislation to preserve and enhance the quality of
the physical environment that will consequently enhance the human experience and use of space. The goal is
to make the area a national and tourist attraction that represents the physical evolution of Doha.
Children … (Nada Ghanem)
Walkability … (Ayla Shawish)
Based on the major findings from the assessment of walkability
in the existing condition of the studied area, and in order to
encourage and increase walkability, the following strategies
are to be implemented: 1) Close streets around heritage
buildings and make them for pedestrian only to create a vibrant
public realm for people, 2) Improve the condition of the
sidewalks and pathways by adding proper pavement, 3) Create a
hierarchy network of open spaces (barahat) to maximize the
opportunities for meeting, 4) Create a continuous network of
pedestrian paths (sikkat), 5) Implement marked crossing in main
junctions and improve entry points from/to the area, 6)
Implement street furniture, trees and planting, 7) Provide way
finding signage system and lighting elements, 8)Improve the
neighborhood environmental quality to encourage people to
walk, 9)Integrate art into pedestrian spaces, and 10) Improve
pedestrian connectivity to public transit systems.
Streets & Parking … (Abdullah Al-Qahtani)
Senior Citizens … (Amna Al-Jehani)
Territoriality … (Dalal Harb)
To enhance sense of belonging and identity, the following territoriality
strategies are proposed: 1) Encourage new land use and functions such
as art centers, traditional crafts workshops, traditional cafes, 2) End
degradation and deterioration of this unique place, 3) Improve
experience of public spaces, community spaces and private spaces, 4) It
is suggested that the area be transformed to an Urban Hub (UH) to
improve the integration and the connectivity of its people and spaces, 5)
Provide green areas, roads’ paving, placement of trees, lighting, and
landscaping, 6) Renovate the traditional houses facades, gutters,
staircases, roofs, doors and windows, 7) Provide facilities such as; civic
centers, elderly homes, coffee shops, senior centers, info center and
other focal points, 8) Provide communication technologies; wiring of
buildings and free Wi-Fi areas, 9) Improvement energy utilization,
environmental infra-structures and sustainability, 10) Foster gender
equity in the use of urban spaces and facilities, and 11) Apply barrier-
free and universal design accessibility and create a pedestrian walkways.
To attract senior citizens to the are, the following strategies are
to be implemented: 1) Street crossings for pedestrian to access
public spaces should be defined clearly with traffic light, street
boards and lighting,2) in addition, waiting areas for senior
citizens should be shaded and furnished, 3) Accessibility for
available facilities should be enhanced by designing safe and
secure entrance to these facilitates, 4) Pedestrian area should be
paved and smooth, 5) The area must be well aired and clean,
have a green corridor in the middle, and closed garbage cans
that is distributed around the area, 6) Restaurants and cafes
must have private areas for senior citizens and families, and 7)
An information/security booths should be located at both ends
of the area to enhance senior citizens’ feeling of safety and
security. Finally, it is also important to have attractions such as
a park or cultural center to attract senior citizens to the area.
To minimize vehicular traffic and provide adequate parking, the
following strategies should be enforced:
1) Minimize traffic conjunction and accident in small streets,
2) Streets should be modified one way access in order to have
smooth flow, 3) Traffic signal shall be added in every corner and
wherever required in all intersections, walkways, stops, speed
limits, street lining …etc. 4) Walkways shall be increased in
congested areas where too much traffic is expected, to give the
city sustainable, 5) Msherieb Rail Station and Msherieb Bus
Station are to be integrated as part of the project, 6) As Old-
Msherieb is in the center of Doha and a very congested place, all
parking shall be chargeable with high rate of payment to
encourage use of public transportation. 7) Business should not
be located directly on main streets, but to have enough walking
distance or in the walkways.
To improve the safety and security condition in the area, the
following measures should be implemented:
(1) Surveillance cameras should be added around metro station,
bus station, roads and pathways as highlighted in the proposed
plan, (2) Proper signage and way finding system should be
developed, (3) A special security plan for each building should
be implemented by the building owner / tenant, (4) A small
police station and clinic should be provided in the area, (5) Limit
access of cars and encourage pedestrian use, (6) Have all streets
as one-way direction, (7) Renovate abandoned and destroyed
buildings, (8) Increase commercial use of the buildings with a
variety of trades distributed in different territories, (9) Enhance
the Back-Of-House areas, (10) increase the street lighting level,
and (11) Link the core of the area under study with the
surrounding main streets.
To attract children to the area, a Children Creativity Center (CCC)
is proposed to be hosted in the left corner of the area. A well
facilitated library is proposed to be located in one of the
renovated traditional houses. Streets and spaces should be safe
for children to walk and play. No vehicular traffic is allowed; only
golf carts are allowed in designated paths. Green spaces and
children play areas should be provided in fenced areas to protect
children from any dangers. Traditional events should be
organized including children traditional games and storytelling.
Small first aid clinics should be provided in the area. Schools
visits should be regularly organized to the area and some classes
can be delivered by senior citizens. This area would be a place to
appreciate the past heritage and ensure having a new
experience today’s generation life so as the generation that is
yet to come. The place will offer such a flexibility to learn from
the past and enjoy the present

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Dalal Farhat Harb
ID: DH1203490
Dr. Yasser Mahgoub
Term Project
Territoriality 1
Old Msheireb, the location of the study, is part of old Doha downtown. And as many areas in
Doha, went through sudden transitions in its demography, growth, lifestyle and land use. It
was exposed to a diversity of meanings attributed to the notion of territorial identity and
hence ambiguity of interpretation of its importance to local development. The identity of
local lifestyle has totally changed to appear in a different image. Although the area is
considered as prime and historical location, it is suffering from degradation and waste of the
uniqueness of places. As existing architecture seems to be more and more endangered, the
social paradigm of the area grows more and more unbalanced. The limit between public
space and private space has become more frank, thus reducing the nuances of semi-public
and semi-private to the very minimum. As a consequence space for healthy urban life is also
decreasing. This also questions the notion of the sanctity of property and its privacy of space
as social fabric loses its equilibrium.
In this part of the study I will focus on the Territoriality, the meaning of the territoriality,
diagnosing the problems of the area from this point of view, and coordinate with other
aspects, by identifying the major characteristics of the area, emphasizing the problems,
proposing recommendations, and developing the plan and legislation to be applied on the
selected neighborhood as an example of what can be implemented in such areas in Doha.
Introduction
Territorial functioning refers to attitudes, sentiments and behaviors concerned with who has
access to what particular spaces and what activities go on those spaces. Thus, cognitions and
expectations regarding who has much control in a space, who has much responsibility for
what goes on it a particular location, and whether one will see strange or familiar faces in a
location all refer to territorial functioning. Relevant behaviors include maintenance and
beatification efforts (so-called marking) as well as actions that indicate proprietorship,
defense or assertion of control (Taylor & Brower, 1985)
Territoriality involves an individual's perception of, and relationship with, the environment.
A strong sense of territoriality encourages an individual to take control of his or her
environment and defend it against attack.
What is Territoriality?
1- Unexpected Sprawl and growth randomly.
2- Major Changing on the land use, Chaotic land use and blatant visual pollution
3- Losing of the sanctity of the property, and losing the privacy of the space.
4- Scarcity of healthy urban life
5- Losses in local identity.
6- Losses in the meaning of private, semiprivate, semipublic and public spaces
7- Uncontrolled diversity in the population, and deterioration of social fabric.
8- Profanation of traditional/historical area
9- Richness of traditional Qatari architectural elements without documentation or
restoration.
The Current situation and observation:
Accordingly, these elements must be taken into account as the basis of design development.
They should be enriched with a survey or a residential questioner in order to better address
social issues, as well as a thorough area analysis to identify land use problems. Such a special
area with such unique architecture also needs unique or special regulations that would not
hinder the urban heritage. Furthermore, a special lifestyle standard needs to be determined
in order to enhance the existing comprehensive plans.
That being said, it is recommended to propose new land uses/functions that would take into
consideration the necessity of preserving the uniqueness of the place. This would reduce
degradation of important architectural heritage. Conceptual benchmarks in public spaces
can also help foster community life and create several gathering points or plazas for the
inhabitants. This directly puts light on the need to improve public space by providing green
areas, better urban lighting and landscapes. These would offer better accessibility with
exclusively pedestrian walkways. Public life also requires public activities. Civic centers,
coffee shops, senior centers, info centers etc… would create focal points for men, women,
children and families as a whole. The area also needs new infrastructure that would directly
implement environmental implementations. Last but not least, buildings should be
renovated with care and thoroughly, and equipped with communication technologies such
as internet and Wi-Fi connections for instance.
Recommendations:
Territoriality Strategies
To enhance sense of belonging and identity, the following territoriality strategies are proposed:
• Encourage new land use and functions such as art centers, traditional crafts workshops, and
traditional cafes.
• End degradation and deterioration of this unique place.
• Improve experience of public spaces, community spaces and private spaces.
• It is suggested that the area be transformed to an Urban Hub (UH) to improve the integration
and the connectivity of its people and spaces.
• Provide green areas, roads’ paving, placement of trees, lighting, and landscaping.
• Renovate the traditional houses facades, gutters, staircases, roofs, doors and windows.
• Provide facilities such as; civic centers, elderly homes, coffee shops, senior centers, info
center and other focal points.
• Provide communication technologies; wiring of buildings and free Wi-Fi areas.
• Improvement energy utilization, environmental infra-structures and sustainability.
• Foster gender equity in the use of urban spaces and facilities, and
• Apply barrier-free and universal design accessibility and create pedestrian walkways.
The Public realm strategy supports the conservation and social objectives by improving entry points
and routes from the surroundings areas. It also recreates small scale spaces maximizing opportunities
for meeting through a network of Barahat.
To support and improve the integration and the urban connectivity, new definition is proposed for
the public, semi-public, semi-private and private
1- Public area: Area owned by the municipality (Government), can be accessed by all public
people such as the walkways and the plazas
2- Semipublic: Area owned by the municipality or private sector, can be accessed by public in
defined circumstances, such as the open terraces
3- Semiprivate: Area owned by Private sector, can be seen by public but can’t be accessed by
them directly, such as the balconies, and closed terraces.
4- Private: Area owned by private, and can’t be seen or accessed by public, such as the internal
spaces of the private house.
Public realm Broad strategy
Layering
Privacy Connectivity
Integration

Rehabilitation Study for Msheireb Neighborhood – Doha – Zone 04
Introduction, Territoriality, Traffic and Parking, Walkability, Historical Preservation, Senior Citizens, Children, Safety and Security0 1 23 4 5 6 7
Name: Abdulla M. Al Qahtani
Student ID: 200303470
Dr. Yasser Mahgoub
Term Project
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Msheireb | The Heritage Neighborhood of Doha
Introduction Proposed Legislation:
4) Poor Infrastructure
Street are not Paved
2) No Street Management
No Traffic Control
1)Green Trees & Tel. wires
are interrupting Streets.
3) No Bus lines / Station
& No proper Garbage
can location
5) No designated walkway
or any traffic signs .
6) New construction of
Msheireb Rail Station.
To minimize vehicular traffic and provide
adequate parking, the following strategies
should be enforced:
1) Minimize traffic conjunction and
accident in small streets,
2) Streets should be modified one way
access in order to have smooth flow,
3) Traffic signal shall be added in every
corner and wherever required in all
intersections, walkways, stops, speed
limits, street lining …etc.
4) Walkways shall be increased in
congested areas where too much traffic
is expected, to give the city sustainable,
5) Msherieb Rail Station and Msherieb Bus
Station are to be integrated as part of
the project,
6) As Old-Msherieb is in the center of
Doha and a very congested place, all
parking shall be chargeable with high
rate of payment to encourage use of
public transportation.
7) Business should not be located directly
on main streets, but to have enough
walking distance or in the walkways.
Traffic and Parking
Existing Situation
Street and Traffic Management are very critical in
Old cities like Msheireb. It needs a deep study in
consideration of the current situation of the area
and its surrounding to accumulate the result with
the future expectation. A study has been conducted
in Old-Msheireb, Zone 4, to overcome the existing
issues and come up with a future proposed
legislation in street and parking for the designated
area.

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Name: Ayla Shawish
Dr. Yasser Mahgoub
Term Project
Walkability 3
Walk on…
What is Walkability?
“Walkability is the extent to which the built environment supports and
encourages walking by providing for pedestrian comfort and safety, connecting
people with varied destinations within a reasonable amount of time and effort,
and offering visual interest in journeys throughout the network”-Southworth, M.
(January 01, 2005). Designing the Walkable City. Journal of Urban Planning and Development,
131, 4, 246.
Walkability is the key action to achieve:
Safety Sustainability Vitality Public health Equity
Factors influencing walking:
The assessment of walkability in Old-
Msheireb neighborhood:
In order to have a better understanding about the existing
condition of Old-Msheireb neighborhood, a site visit had been
made and the assessment of walkability in the study area
indicated some major findings on the current site conditions:
first of all it showed number of constrainsregarding:
1) - Lack of sidewalks and crosswalks, 2) - Dirt, bad smell, and
noise, 3) - Damaged paths with unfinished infrastructure and
pavement , 4) - Lack of benches, bus shelters, trees, plantings,
and other street furniture, 5) - Lack of street lightning and way
finding, 6) - Dangerous multi lane, two way streets.
But it also highlighted some opportunities in the area
like: 1) - Rich history and culture, 2) - Human scale Pathways,
3) - Small average block size, 4) - Empty spaces could be use as
public spaces, 4) - High transit service level (metro station, bus
station), 5) - Commercial stores on the surrounding edge, 6) -
City projects invested in improving Msheireb neighborhood.
Based on the major findings from the assessment of walkability in
the existing condition of the studied area, and in order to
encourage and increase walkability, the following strategies
are to be implemented: 1) Close streets around heritage buildings
and make them for pedestrian only to create a vibrant public
realm for people, 2) Improve the condition of the sidewalks and
pathways by adding proper pavement, 3) Create a hierarchy
network of open spaces (barahat) to maximize the opportunities
for meeting, 4) Create a continuous network of pedestrian paths
(sikkat), 5) Implement marked crossing in main junctions and
improve entry points from/to the area, 6) Implement street
furniture, trees and planting, 7) Provide way finding signage
system and lighting elements, 8)Improve the neighborhood
environmental quality to encourage people to walk, 9)Integrate
art into pedestrian spaces, and 10) Improve pedestrian
connectivity to public transit systems.
Public Realm Broad Strategy:
Proposedsiteanalysisforwalkability
Sketches in the Public Realm
Proposed Vision and Planning Legislations:
The walking experience in the proposed site plan can be can be divided into two
typologies:
1)-Public Realm: (Pedestrian only)
In order to create a diverse, vibrant public realm an overall network of open spaces with
open space hierarchy is important. It is applied in the site as follow: primary open spaces
(barahat, public space), secondary open spaces (Public/semi public), tertiary open spaces
(private courtyards) and sikkat. Considering materiality, furniture, planting, and shade for
each open space with accommodating way finding signage.
Materiality: well paved paths based on traditional Qatari patterns, the materials shall be the
same among the Barahat and sikkat to ensure continuity.
Furniture: seating are to be provided were possible based on traditional Qatari design.
Planting: the planting are to be located strategically to provide shade where required, tree
species selection from native plants, with considering to provide shade at human scale.
Lighting: to be accordance with site wide lighting vision and strategy located with furniture
zone.
2)- Vehicles + pedestrian routs:
These routes (perimeter or inside the area) are important in creating an overall network of
complementary pedestrian routs, considering the same specification of materiality, planting
and lighting, plus specification regarding sidewalks and crossings:
Sidewalks: the perimeter existing sidewalks are to be upgraded and provide new sidewalk
where missing, to be designed to meet the international standards regarding the width and
kerb design
Crossings: provided to ensure consistency and safety in the area, aligned with pedestrian
routes where possible to capture majority of pedestrian flow. Drop Kerb, pedestrian
crossing ramps and road markings are to be provided.
Open space hierarchy

Rehabilitation Study for Msheireb Neighborhood – Doha – Zone 04
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Name: Esra Mutlu
Dr. Yasser Mahgoub
Term Project
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Msheireb | The Heritage Neighborhood of Doha
Alternative Design
Proposed Legislation:
Historical preservation and conservation is important for carrying the history
and the character of the society to future generations. Historical
preservation and conservation should be planned and implemented
carefully.
1) Any antiquity inherited from the previous generations or civilizations is
considered of historical value if it dates back at least forty years.
2) The task of maintenance of antiques will be on a specific institution
who will discover antiques, record and do maintenance, maintain
features, do decoration, and present to the people, disseminate the
archeological culture, and owner may not object to them.
1) No part of the structure can be removed.
1) All available tools and techniques should be utilized for the
preservation and maintenance of the historical structure.
2) It is not allowed by any means to damage the texture or urban fabric of
the area.
3) The aim of preservation and conservation of antique is to preserve them
both as a piece of art and a historical artifact.
4) The basic principle of conservation of the antiques is to ensure its
sustainability.
5) The antiques can use for useful aim without any changes of texture,
motif and decoration.
6) The building should be protected together with its surrounding.
7) All original materials should be used. If original material is not available,
the new one should reflect the original.
8) The missing parts should be completed to match the whole.
Historical Preservation
Many walls, roofs
and parapets are
demolished and
they have hazard
risk.
Inside of buildings
are in poor
condition. Some
parts of walls, tiles
and roofs are
missing.
Design of doors and
windows reflect the
character of urban
architecture but they
are broken and
corroded.
Existing Situation
Proposed Design

Name: Amna Ali Aljehani
Dr. Yasser Mahgoub
Term Project
Senior Citizens involvement
Accessibility Legislations
Accessibility in the area can encourage senior visits and mobility:
• There must be shaded special needs parking on the area main entrances with
appropriate space for loading, in addition to mini cars for transpiration
• Street crossing must be will defined with appropriate signs:
• Public streets crossing must have traffic light with speakers
• Public street crossing must have chairs and shades for waiting
• Facilities access must have rails/slobs to ease senior accessibility in general or for
their wheelchairs.
5
Introduction
Old-Mesherieb area a is located in the Heart of old Doha,
zone 4 in particular. In general, the objective of this project
is to ensure high quality life experience in an attractive
heritage place that would respect all age group demands.
Senior citizen involvement is an important part of todays
urban planning process. The purpose of this poster is to
discuses ways where we can enhance senior accessibility,
servicers and attractions to attract seniors to the area.
Important questions and objectives
Accessibility:
 How can senior citizens access the area?
 How can senior citizens access available facilities?
Services:
 What kind of services would encourage senior
involvement?
Attractions:
 What kind of attraction would attract seniors to
the area?
Services Legislations
• Security/ first aid must be available in both ends of the area for senior safety
• Way finding signs must be clear and easy to read, it also must include an
interactive map
• Public phone booth can be part of the interactive map for easier use.
• Urban furniture such as chairs can be used creatively in the area to beautify the
area and serve it function for senior comfort
• There must be an appropriate sewage system and closed garbage cans
• There must be good lighting over all part of the area
Attractions Legislations
In general all attractions must be easy to access and equipped with services for
senior involvement.
• The public Park should have urban furniture and shades, in addition to a café
• The Mousqe must be easy to access with slob/rail for seniors
• The Souq should be open and shaded with traditional merchandise
• Hand Crafts area should represent old crafts with privet female section
Conclusion
In conclusion, the concentration on senior involvement in urban
planning help in creating a multigenerational city. It is important to
enhance the accessibility, services and attractions that will attract senior
to an urban developed area. Moreover, including different organizations
that deals with elderly care can enhance the planning process, where
they can highlight the needs of senior citizens in an urban setting.
References
(1993). Improving the Quality of Life of the Elderly and Disabled People in Human Settlement. Nairob: United Nations Centre for Human Settlements.
(2009). A Design Exploration Considering Elderly Living. Barcelona: Fuelfor. Retrieved from http://www.fuelfor.net/Considering%20Elderly.pdf
Marcus, C. C., & Franc, C. (1998). People Places: Design Guidlines for Urban Open Space. Canada: John Willy & Sons, Inc.
Plouffe, L., & Kalache, A.
(2010). Towards Global Age-Friendly Cities: Determining Urban Features that Promote Active Aging. Urban Helath.
Existing Conditions
The area is important for Qatar history however it
does not promote senior involvement which can be
an important element in preserving the history of
the area . The following observations are for
senior’s accessibility, services and facilities: For
accessibility, (1) the area is not pedestrian friendly
while cares are parking everywhere. (2) There are
no street crossing signs or traffic lights. On the
other hand, (3) there are no slops for wheelchairs
or rails and the area lack good lighting and mainly
depend on daylight. In addition, there are no
appropriate signs for way finding which can lower
seniors since of security, and there are no
information or security points noting that the area
seems to be exclusive for its residents.
Moreover, for the facilities, there is no appropriate
sewage system and open garbage cans reduced the
urban quality of the area, however, there are two
mosques in the area one is closed for the Rail
project while the other is on good conditions.
Proposed Plan
General Recommendations
To attract senior citizens to the are, the following strategies are to be
implemented: 1) Street crossings for pedestrian to access public spaces
should be defined clearly with traffic light, street boards and lighting,2) in
addition, waiting areas for senior citizens should be shaded and
furnished, 3) Accessibility for available facilities should be enhanced by
designing safe and secure entrance to these facilitates, 4) Pedestrian area
should be paved and smooth, 5) The area must be well aired and clean,
have a green corridor in the middle, and closed garbage cans that is
distributed around the area, 6) Restaurants and cafes must have private
areas for senior citizens and families, and 7) An information/security
booths should be located at both ends of the area to enhance senior
citizens’ feeling of safety and security.
Way finding signs
/Phone booth
Public street
Pedestrian
Area entrance
Adoption, administration, implementation and related policy
As a general strategy , this project is a plan to illustrate how different
areas of the city should be addressed.
 The plan should be adopted by the government for its historical
sensitivity, however, its should also work with organizations such as
“Ahessan” to make sure that its meets seniors needs.
 The plan should be administered by a special commission, it also can
be administrated with Meshribe proprieties and other organizations
that can represent a committee elderly care.
 The plan can be implemented through elderly care consultants
recommendation by phases starting with accessibility and services
and finally attractions
 Policies such as preserving the history of the area and the need to
provide elderly services in all facilities must be implemented

Name: Nada Alaa Din Ghanem
Dr. Yasser Mahgoub
Term Project
Creating a Child-Friendly heritage Place in the Down town of Doha 6
Risk area for children (old houses containing
demolishing trash left open) + Bad sewage
system polluting the environment .
Lack of continuous paved
footpath
ExistingPhotos
Existing Condition
The located area is part of zone 4 that is considered a mixed use (residential and
commercial zone). According to 2010 censes the zone contain 680 child from the
age of 0 to 14.
though, this population is likely to be decreasing because of the low quality of
facilities that can serve household living. Moreover, the site investigation precise
the following existing conditions that children deal within the area, advantages
are pointed in having a human scale built area with spreading trees that works as
a shaded elements in the street and makes it suitable for children outdoor
movement. However, the disadvantages are pointed as the area is not facilitated
with any health centers, green space or schools. Moreover, in the terms for
children safety, It lacks street lighting that would make the night life safer for
children, it has a high risk of abandoned/accessible old houses and there is no
continuous paved foot paths. While in terms of the healthy environment
condition, it is poor especially with the current failure in the sewage system. And
as for the existing high labor population, it makes the area more unfriendly for
children.
Proposed area vision
This area would be a place to appreciate the past heritage and ensure having a
new experience in today’s generation life so as the generation that is yet to come.
The place will offer such a flexibility to learn from the past and enjoy the present.
The area facilities would aim to Educate, increase culture awareness, increase
physical activities for children and ensure safe environment.
To attract children to the area, a Children Creativity Center (CCC) is proposed to
be hosted in one corner of the area. A well facilitated library is proposed to be
located in one of the renovated traditional houses. Streets and spaces should be
safe for children to walk and play. No vehicular traffic is allowed; only golf carts
are allowed in designated paths. Green spaces and children play areas should be
provided in fenced areas to protect children from any dangers. Traditional events
should be organized including children traditional games and storytelling. Small
first aid clinics should be provided in the area. Schools visits should be regularly
organized to the area and some classes can be delivered by senior citizens.
Proposed Legislations:
Outdoor environment standers:
•Reuse of existing buildings to preserve heritage and guarantee
sustainability.
•All safety measurements should be taken to ensure a secure
environment for children.
•Consideration of a high level of health facilities, and pollution
prevention measures to ensure a healthy environment for children.
•Green and native solutions for the area beatification and amenities.
•Place finding facilities should be located in different places to prevent
children from getting lost.
Playground standers:
•Has an easy access and well lighting facilities.
•Designing a proper place for guardians supervision near the playing area
•Locating a toilet and refreshment facility in an accessible place.
•The indoor and outdoor play areas and equipment should be inspected
daily and observations should be documented and filed, and the
problems corrected for the following:
Missing or broken parts;
Protrusion of nuts and bolts;
Rust and chipping or peeling paint;
Sharp edges, splinters, and rough surfaces;
Stability of handholds;
Visible cracks;
Wear and deterioration.
Supervision standers:
The facility should assure supervision in the crossing area in the street,
also for drop-off and loading area. To make sure children can be seen and
that children are clear of the perimeter of all vehicles before any vehicle
moves.
Pedestrian cross in the commercial street
protected with fencing facilities
Nodes in the neighborhood were children
gather for playing
Trees being a shading elementsVisual landmark area for place finding
Area for supervision
References: Caring for our children standers(2014) http://cfoc.nrckids.org/StandardView/

Introduction, Territoriality, Streets and Parking, Walkability, Historical Preservation, Senior Citizens, Children, Safety and Security0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Name: Rana Awwad
Dr. Yasser Mahgoub
Term Project
Existing Problem Proposed Solution – Mitigating Measures Safety/Security Tools
(1) Many dead-end streets due to
the old design of the cluster of
buildings.
(1) Surveillance cameras (2) A special security plan for
each building should be implemented by the building
owner / tenant, (3) Renovate abandoned and destroyed
buildings, (4) Enhance the Back-Of-House areas, (5)
increase the street lighting level, and (6) Link the core of
the area with the surrounding main streets. Hydraulic or Removable Bollards
* To be used as a barrier between the pedestrian areas and streets.
* Type can be determined based on site conditions.
Electrical Golf Carts
* To be used within the pedestrian areas for emergencies, elderly
help and police patrols.
* Electrical ones are chosen to help in providing a clean environment
within the pedestrian area and reduce the carbon emission footprint
if the area.
Surveillance Cameras
* To be used throughout the area under study.
* Type of camera can be determines based on the location and
purpose of use (commercial or residential).
Building Numbering System - Qatar
Building numbering system implementation will help in cases of
emergencies and allows fire engines, police and ambulance to reach
the right spot on the right time.
Added facilities to enhance safety and security
Police station, clinic and information center were added to enhance
the security and safety level of the area.
Street Lighting
Street lighting to be studied and added to avoid any darkness areas at
night that will encourage crime.
Proper Signage and Wayfinding
A proper system and design must be followed and implemented to
enhance the security and safety in this area.
(2) Unfinished roads & bad
conditions of alleys and pathways.
(1) Surveillance cameras, (2) A special security plan for
each building should be implemented by the building
owner / tenant, (3) Limit access of cars and encourage
pedestrian use, (4) Enhance the Back-Of-House areas, (5)
increase the street lighting level, and (6) Link the core of
the area under study with the surrounding main streets.
(3) Demolition of the northern part
of the area under study creating
dead-ends & uncontrolled areas.
(1) Surveillance cameras, (2) Proper signage and way
finding system should be developed, (3) Renovate
abandoned and destroyed buildings,.
(4) The class of the residents of the
area is mainly from the un-
educated and un-skilled labors.
(1) Surveillance cameras, (2) Renovate abandoned and
destroyed buildings, (3) Increase commercial use of the
buildings with a variety of trades distributed in different
territories, (4) Relocate the workers living in this area but
give the priority to work in the future developments.
(5) Many abandoned houses which
means unsafe zones.
destroyed buildings, (3) Increase commercial use of the
buildings with a variety of trades distributed in different
territories.
(6) The area is dark at night;
existing street lighting of the area is
not enough.
(1) Surveillance cameras, (2) increase the street lighting
level.
(7) Lots of narrow streets which
creates a threat to pedestrians
especially when its dark.
finding system should be developed, (3) Enhance the
Back-Of-House areas, (4) increase the street lighting level.
(8) Mixed use type of buildings are
currently available in this area.
finding system should be developed, (3) A special security
plan for each building should be implemented by the
building owner / tenant, (4) Increase commercial use of
the buildings with a variety of trades distributed in
different territories, (5) Link the core of the area with the
surrounding main streets.
(9) Un-serviced back-of-house
areas for the buildings in the
parameters of the area in study.
(1) Surveillance cameras, (2) Enhance the Back-Of-House
areas, (3) increase the street lighting level, and (4) Link the
core of the area with the surrounding main streets.
(10) No proper signage and way-
finding.
(1) Proper signage and way finding system should be
developed.
(11) Many areas can’t be reached
by cars, ambulance and fire engine
in the current condition.
(1) Surveillance cameras, (2) A small police station and
clinic should be provided in the area, (3) Limit access of
cars and encourage pedestrian use, (4) Have all streets as
one-way direction, (5) Enhance the Back-Of-House areas,
(6) Use electrical golf carts for emergencies.
(12) Many destroyed houses
standing in a dangerous way – Risk
of falling down and causing injury.
destroyed buildings, (3) Proper signage to be placed for
safety until these areas are renovated.
Adopted Legislations for Future Developments:
There is to be a site wide management done by a
private company or by MOI that provides security as a
common service throughout the site.
1. Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
(CPTED) to be a core design principle throughout.
2. Security and Crime Risk Assessment exercise must
be carried out in all existing and new
development.
3. A secure Security Control Centre to be allocated
onsite or offsite and security manpower.
4. Access to the service and pedestrian areas to be
controlled. Only cleared and emergency vehicles
to be allowed access.
5. There is to be an electronic access control system
deployed across the multi-storey parking.
6. The security systems are to be connected as part
of the ICT provisions.
7. CCTV coverage will provide pervasive surveillance
of service areas, public realm, Vehicle and
pedestrian routes and back of house areas.
8. Measures are to be deployed to prevent
unauthorized vehicle access to car parks and to
pedestrian/maintenance only areas of the Public
Realm.
9. For each building type there should be standards
of physical and electronic security specifically
related to the threats associated with the building
usage.
10. Large visible police/security guard presence.
11. Lighting levels at secondary and tertiary
streetscape levels need to be uniform and avoid
creating shadows.
12. Door sets, windows and grills on the building
demise to adhere to the Loss Prevention
Certification Board’s (LPCB) LPS 1175 Security
Rated 3 if they are external facing.
13. For any new developments, the “secured by
design” international guidelines and standards
must be implemented.
References:
• (2013). Retrieved from Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning:
http://www.baladiya.gov.qa/cui/index.dox
• ARUP, AECOM, & Allies & Morrison Architects. (2010, July). Master
Development Standards. Musheireb MDS, Chapter 5 Part 2 of 2. Doha, Qatar:
Musheireb.
• Cohen, N., Gattuso, J., & MacLennan-Brown, K. (2009). CCTV Operational
Requirements Manual. London, UK: Home Office Scientific Development
Branch. Retrieved from http://science.homeoffice.gov.uk/hosdb
• General Specifications of CCTV. (2013). Retrieved from Ministry of Interiors:
http://www.moi.gov.qa/site/Arabic/index.html
• Safer by Design. (2013). Retrieved from NSW Police Force:
http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/community_issues/crime_prevention/safer_b
y_design
• Thales Group. (2013). Retrieved from https://www.thalesgroup.com/en
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