Evaluating Pedestrian Infrastructure within the Framework of Sustainable Land use Planning in the Central Area of Jeddah City
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| contents | Historic centers in hothumid cities face the dual challenge of safeguarding heritage while delivering safe, comfortable walking conditions. Focusing on Al-Balad (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) in Jeddah, this study evaluates pedestrian infrastructure and its climatic performance on Al-Dahab (Gold) Street and Bata Ashour Streettwo commercial corridors central to ongoing revitalization. A mixed-methods design integrates (i) a climate-sensitive Quantitative Performance Indicator (QPI) audit of 17 indicators, weighted through a modified Delphi exercise with 11 local experts; (ii) structured field observations and pedestrian counts at six monitoring points across morning, midday, and evening periods (n = 6,828); and (iii) informal stakeholder interviews, supported by comparative benchmarking against other hot-climate heritage districts in Saudi Arabia and the wider region. Results show pronounced spatial inequality in infrastructure quality: the busiest segment (Station A, Gold Street) records the lowest overall score (2.1/5), characterized by substandard sidewalk width and continuity, absent pedestrian signals and limited seating, and very restricted shading. Pedestrian activity is strongly time-dependent, with 70.7% of movements occurring in the evening, indicating thermal avoidance during peak heat hours; shading coverage in much of Al-Balad remains poor (<20%), undermining comfort, safety, and inclusivity for women, older adults, and people with disabilities. Comparative cases indicate that continuous shading (>60%), cooler paving materials, and frequent rest points are decisive for daytime usability. The paper concludes with heritage-compatible, policy-ready interventions and governance recommendations aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, the Historic Jeddah Development Program, and the Saudi Green Initiative. Keywords: Al-Balad District, pedestrian safety, urban design, Saudi Vision 2030 |
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| spellingShingle | Evaluating Pedestrian Infrastructure within the Framework of Sustainable Land use Planning in the Central Area of Jeddah City Aseel Alqurashi Ibrahim Bahreldin Ayman Imam Historic centers in hothumid cities face the dual challenge of safeguarding heritage while delivering safe, comfortable walking conditions. Focusing on Al-Balad (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) in Jeddah, this study evaluates pedestrian infrastructure and its climatic performance on Al-Dahab (Gold) Street and Bata Ashour Streettwo commercial corridors central to ongoing revitalization. A mixed-methods design integrates (i) a climate-sensitive Quantitative Performance Indicator (QPI) audit of 17 indicators, weighted through a modified Delphi exercise with 11 local experts; (ii) structured field observations and pedestrian counts at six monitoring points across morning, midday, and evening periods (n = 6,828); and (iii) informal stakeholder interviews, supported by comparative benchmarking against other hot-climate heritage districts in Saudi Arabia and the wider region. Results show pronounced spatial inequality in infrastructure quality: the busiest segment (Station A, Gold Street) records the lowest overall score (2.1/5), characterized by substandard sidewalk width and continuity, absent pedestrian signals and limited seating, and very restricted shading. Pedestrian activity is strongly time-dependent, with 70.7% of movements occurring in the evening, indicating thermal avoidance during peak heat hours; shading coverage in much of Al-Balad remains poor (<20%), undermining comfort, safety, and inclusivity for women, older adults, and people with disabilities. Comparative cases indicate that continuous shading (>60%), cooler paving materials, and frequent rest points are decisive for daytime usability. The paper concludes with heritage-compatible, policy-ready interventions and governance recommendations aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, the Historic Jeddah Development Program, and the Saudi Green Initiative. Keywords: Al-Balad District, pedestrian safety, urban design, Saudi Vision 2030 |
| title | Evaluating Pedestrian Infrastructure within the Framework of Sustainable Land use Planning in the Central Area of Jeddah City |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18073240 |