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Attallah, S O, Senouci, A, Kandil, A and Al-Derham, H (2013) Utilization of life-cycle analysis to evaluate sustainability rating systems for construction projects with a case study on Qatar Sustainability Assessment System (QSAS). Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 2(03), 272-87.

Attia, M K M (2013) LEED as a tool for enhancing affordable housing sustainability in Saudi Arabia: The case of Al-Ghala project. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 2(03), 224-50.

Kamel, M A E (2013) Encouraging walkability in GCC cities: smart urban solutions. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 2(03), 288-310.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: GCC; Intelligent; Smart; Sustainability; Urban open space; Walkability
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2046-6099
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-03-2013-0015
  • Abstract:
    Purpose – It is noted that cities in the region of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have a very poor Walkability Index. It is typically the forgotten mode of transport. Moreover, walking has become impossible. This is not just due to the scorching weather conditions but also due to the excessive dependence of the residents on the private automobile. The purpose of this paper is to explore walkability urban problems and to propose smart urban solutions so as to encourage walking in GCC cities. Design/methodology/approach – This present paper defines walkability and portrays its advantages and benefits. It adapts the criteria of walkability to meet GCC cities’ planning needs. Furthermore, it analyzes Masdar City in Abu Dhabi as an example of encouraging walkability using smart solutions. The pilot case study for this present paper, King Abdullah national park in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, will be the application pool of those criteria. However, a questionnaire has been formulated in order to solicit some facts about attaining pedestrian comfort in that park. Findings – The paper provides various smart urban solutions so as to encourage walkability in GCC cities. Originality/value – Through presenting an overview of walkability in GCC cities and suggesting smart urban solutions, an additional study would be required to encourage walkability in other environments using various intelligent urban features.

Sidawi, B and Deakin, M (2013) Diabetes, built environments and (un)healthy lifestyles: The potential of smart city technologies. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 2(03), 311-23.

Surf, M S A, Trigunarsyah, B and Susilawati, C (2013) Saudi Arabia's sustainable housing limitations: the experts’ views. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 2(03), 251-71.