The building blocks of walkability:Pedestrian activity in Abu Dhabi city center

• 作者: Mohamad Kashef
• 来源期刊: 建筑学研究前沿（英文版）
• 年，卷（期）: 2022,（4）
• 所属期刊栏目: INDEX
• 页码范围: 203-223
• 页数: 21页
• 语种: 英文

摘要

This study develops an empirical approach that underlines the effect of land use mix and development grain on pedestrian movement in the streets and public spaces of urban neighborhoods.The study begins with the end in mind;it compares two urban sectors in Abu Dhabi city with broadly recognized contrasting levels of pedestrian movement.The research works backward to identify the combination of built environment attributes that result in differing levels of pedestrian activity between the eastern and western sectors of Abu Dhabi city center.Using Geographic Information Systems maps/data files,direct observations,and field metrics,the study computes various indices related to land use mix,density,and street connectivity for Abu Dhabi central business district.The findings of this study highlight the land use,spatial and street network configurations that enhance pedestrian activity in urban cen-ters.From a local perspective,the research outcome would inform future visions aimed at transforming the city of Abu Dhabi into a global metropolis that provides its citizens and visi-tors with unique and vibrant urban settings conducive to intra-and inter-neighborhood walk-ability.