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Urban Design SWOT Analysis, Doha, Qatar
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2.
3. Table of Contents
Introduction
Background 1
Objectives 1
Existing Land Use Plan 2
Proposed Land Use Plan 3
Proposed Roadway Design Intensity Levels 4
Graphic Site Analysis
P27 Site Analysis 6
P26 Site Analysis 28
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats
Strengths - Weaknesses 38
Opportunities – Threats 39
East Mansoura SWOT 40
West Mansoura SWOT 44
Najma SWOT 48
North Munthaza SWOT 52
South Munthaza SWOT 56
Traffic and Building Impacts 60
Planning for the Future
Existing Parks Inventory 68
Existing and Proposed Parks Network 69
Combining Parks and Stormwater Detention Facilities 70
Objectives – Techniques 71
Najma Neighborhood Park Concept 73
Summary
Goals and Streets & Circulation 77
Parks and Public Spaces & Gathering Places 78
Land Use & Development and Landscaping & Signage 79
P26/27 Key Elements Plans
7. Background
A SWOT Analysis is a structured analysis method
used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities and Threats involved in a project. The
projects constraints and opportunities are examined
relative to future development and/or
redevelopment of the Study Area carriageways and
public realm. The SWOT acronym is defined as
follows:
Strengths: characteristics of the project that
provide advantages and assist in the project
success;
Weaknesses: characteristics that place the project
at a disadvantage and may hinder project success;
Opportunities: elements of the project that could
lead to project success;
Threats: elements in the project area that could
cause setbacks for the project.
The “Urban Core” is located within the old Doha
downtown area and consists of an extensive mixed-
use build out of more aged to decrepit structures.
These dated structures and/or developments may
present a lower assessed value than the actual land
value. This potentially provides for excellent
opportunities for new carriageway improvements
and/or development, improvement of city character
and improvement of both pedestrian and vehicular
circulation.
This SWOT Analysis covers the High Level Design
Areas of Package 27, which includes Mansoura
Road, a section of Najma Road centered at the
intersection at Mansoura and Munthaza Road
between B-Ring and C-Ring Roads.
Objectives
The overall objective of the infrastructure,
transportation and urban design improvements is
to provide an improved transportation network to
handle the current population as well as the
anticipated population growth in the year 2030.
Transportation improvements include the
widening of existing roads and streets, creation of
urban expressways, providing adequate parking
facilities to absorb the anticipated population
growth and addressing attendant streetscape
environments. Public transportation service will
be upgraded through increased smart bus line
and a metro transit system.
The primary objective of the analysis contained in
this document is to create an urban design
agenda with a high level of quality in the
planning, development and implementation of
its:
1. Community Structure
2. Open Space System
(including a Pedestrian Linkage System)
3. Street/Traffic Network
4. Streetscapes
5. Edges and Gateways
6. Site Planning and Built Form
Introduction
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8. Existing Land Use Plan
Doha South Urban Core consists of a mix of land
uses ranging from light industrial and heavy
commercial to single-family residential. In
many cases, these conflicting uses are adjacent
to one another. The lack of greenspace,
pedestrian links and parks do not provide the
essential needed recreational amenities that
creates a desirable place to live, work and play.
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Doha
International
Airport
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9. Proposed Land Use Plan
Proposed land use changes consist of relocating
light industrial and heavy commercial uses out
of the urban core, removal of Souq Haraj,
integrating 1 Town Center and 3 District
Centers. Numerous parks are proposed with
pedestrian links to provide safe and attractive
passage throughout the community.
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District
Center
District
Center
District
Center
Town
Center
Doha
International
Airport
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10. Proposed Design Intensity Levels
The proposed design intensity levels provides
for high design intensity within the urban core
on major arteries. High design intensity
intersections or gateways will provide a themed
junction integrating new street trees and palms,
adequate lighting, accent paving, site
furnishings, sculptural art elements and
seasonal planting interest for both residents
and visitors.
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44. Architectural and Structural
1. New structures and compatibility with surrounding
land uses;
2. Scale is generally appropriate to the human form;
3. Pockets and detailing of some structures provide a
visual aesthetic to the locale;
4. Buildings located adjacent to right-of-way provide
advantages to pedestrian environment and scale;
Traffic and Carriageways
1. Pedestrian crossings located at signalized junctions;
2. On-street parking availability along most corridors;
3. Pavement markings visibility;
4. Two-way traffic patterns;
5. Signalized major intersections;
6. Access to major arterial roads;
7. Vehicular turn maneuvers are operational;
Human Setting
1. Some areas provide for ample space to
accommodate healthy pedestrian movements;
2. Connectivity through all corridors provided;
3. Buildings typically to human scale in comparison to
corridor width;
Strengths
Architectural and Structural
1. Old and decrepit buildings;
2. Strongly contrasting archetypes;
3. Numerous building encroach in to the right-of-way;
4. Poor maintenance and upkeep;
5. Sub-par signage and way-finding system;
6. Stormwater drainage facilities
Traffic and Carriageways
1. Lack of medians allows mid-block pedestrian
crossings causing traffic congestions;
2. Double and triple parking of shop service vehicles
and all day occupancy of on-street parking restricts
customer usage;
3. Road signage and way-finding system;
4. Traffic congestion at peak hours;
5. Lack of properly timed signalization;
6. Stretches along portions of roads lack adequate
pedestrian circulation space;
7. Lack of gateway or area definition treatments;
8. Garbage dumpster locations and unorganized
collection points;
Weaknesses
Human Setting
1. Lack of pedestrian shade provisions;
2. Lack of safe pedestrian movements and preventative
measures for discouraging mid-block crossings;
3. Lack of pedestrian level streetscape design and
amenities;
4. Lack of garbage provisions for pedestrian movements;
5. Lack of cohesive design character and theming;
6. Lack of street furnishings;
7. Decrepit conditions of walks, curbing and pedestrian
level circulation methodology;
8. Utility hindrances of pedestrian movements;
9. Unattractive pedestrian spaces where they do exist;
10. Circulation hazards to pedestrians throughout all
corridors;
11. Lack of public park space for residents and communal
gatherings;
12. Lack of proper human level lighting;
Deteriorated conditions and lack of routine maintenance
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45. Architectural and Structural
1. The demolishing of older identified structures and
the redevelopment of new structures and/or parking;
2. Public parks;
3. Improved stormwater drainage facilities;
4. Relocated land uses to more compatible uses
5. Improved signage program;
6. Newer buildings meeting current building standards;
7. Provide façade and signage improvement programs;
8. Land owners to requirements to provide streetscape
improvements with new building permits for
architectural/structural works;
9. Land owners requirement for providing off-street
parking facilities;
10. Creation of a destination place, a character setting to
the local area or district;
Traffic and Carriageways
1. Widened carriageways to provide higher traffic
counts and improved vehicular circulation
2. Proper turning movements and curb cuts to
businesses;
3. Reduction of congestion and traffic flows;
4. Change carriageway character to a more suitable
themed corridors;
5. Improved parking conditions;
6. Improved signage and way-finding;
7. Re-alignment of Najma for smoother traffic flow;
Human Setting
1. Shade provisions through the use of palms/trees, and
shade structures;
2. Stronger pedestrian connectivity to surrounding
residential areas;
3. Street furnishings;
4. Public park, pocket parks and small group gatherings
nodes;
5. Pedestrian level lighting;
6. Pedestrian level way-finding system;
7. Landscape and greenspace requirements for new
construction;
Opportunities (Overall P26/27 Plans in Back)
Architectural and Structural
1. No system of checks and balances for future land
development and the issuance of building permits;
2. Lack of suitable public spaces;
3. Lack of strong pedestrian environment and
character for local residents;
4. Lack of visible safety program and crime
prevention;
Traffic and Carriageways
1. Lack of medians allows mid-block pedestrian
crossings causing traffic congestions;
2. Double and triple parking of shop service vehicles
and all day occupancy of on-street parking restricts
customer usage;
3. Lack of traffic enforcement and parking
regulations;
4. Disregard to public parking provisions. Vehicles
park on sidewalks and block traffic lanes by double
parking;
Threats
Human Setting
1. Increased irrigation demand through new shade
provision plantings and greenspace improvements;
2. Future infrastructure improvements and how they may
conflict with public pedestrian spaces;
Opportunities for street trees and lighting effects
Opportunities for proper walk and bike circulation systemOpportunities for decorative way-finding signage
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46. Strengths
East Mansoura Road
Najma
Existing wide walks Pedestrian links to adjacent
areas
Newer buildings are in human
scale, not overpowering
Signalized major intersections Few areas with ample
pedestrian movements
Refuge islands and pedestrian
crossings
Girls School
(Future Rail
Station)
Souq Haraj
Under
Redevelopment
(Hotel/Mall)
1 2 3 4 5 6
1
2
22
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
6
6
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Mosque
2
2
2
2
2
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47. Weaknesses
East Mansoura Road
Najma
Old and decrepit buildings Varying and contrasting
archetypes
No drainage structures nor
pedestrian crossings
Lack of gateway treatment to
Urban Core
Lack of shade provisions Lack of street furnishings,
cohesive design character and
pedestrian level design
amenities
Girls School
(Future Rail
Station)
Souq Haraj
Under
Redevelopment
(Hotel/Mall)
1 2 3 4 5 6
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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1
1
Mosque
4
4
5
55
5
5
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
6
66
6
41
48. Opportunities
East Mansoura Road
Najma
Girls School
(Future Rail
Station)
The demolishing of older
buildings to provide off-street
parking and potential pocket
parks
Improved median enhancements
and prevent mid-block crossings
on heavily travelled roads
Provide carriageway character
and sense of place
Pedestrian shade provisions Pedestrian level lighting Enhanced Crosswalk
Treatments
Activity Keys
Drinking
Fountain
Gathering
Node
Fitness
Trail
Water
Feature
Bicycle
Parking
Event
Space
Parking Pedestrian
Link
Tot lot Shaded
Seating
Plaza Trash
Receptacle
Open
Lawn
Park
Playground
Souq Haraj
Under
Redevelopment
(Hotel/Mall)
Potential
Mixed-Use
Complex
Gateway
Treatment
Najma Road Re-
Alignment
Remove Buildings
and Add Parking
Remove Buildings
and Add Parking Remove Buildings
and Add Parking
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Note: The entire south side of Mansoura is a
candidate for acquisition and removal with the
exception of the Mosque at the Najma intersection.
Most building conditions are Poor and urban
renewal will increase urban character and quality of
living.
Mosque
42
Remove Buildings
and Add Parking
49. Threats
East Mansoura Road
Najma
Disregard to public parking
provisions. Parking on
Sidewalks
Lack of safety provisions Lack of pedestrian
environment
Deteriorating conditions Lack of street character Lack of medians to prevent
mid-block crossings – safety
concern
Girls School
(Future Rail
Station)
Souq Haraj
Under
Redevelopment
(Hotel/Mall)
1 2 3 4 5 6
111
2
2
2
3
3
333
3
4
44
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
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Mosque
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50. Strengths
West Mansoura Road
Updated architecture and
newer buildings
Traffic calming measures Numerous new construction
activities
Pedestrian barrier protection at
key locations
Selected wide sidewalks Selected off-street parking
Girls School
(Future Rail
Station)
1 2 3 4 5 6
1
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
6
6
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1
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Mosque
Future Re-
Development
(Shopping Mall)
44
51. Weaknesses
West Mansoura Road
Old and decrepit buildings Varying and contrasting
archetypes
Lack of drainage structures and
pedestrian crossings
Lack of gateway treatment to
Urban Core
Lack of shade provisions Lack of street furnishings,
cohesive design character and
pedestrian level design
amenities
1 2 3 4 5 6
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
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Girls School
(Future Rail
Station)
2
Mosque
3
3
3 3
3
3
4
5
55
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
Future Re-
Development
(Shopping Mall)
2
2
2
21
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52. Opportunities
West Mansoura Road
The demolishing of older
buildings to provide off-street
parking and potential pocket
parks
Improved median
enhancements and prevent
mid-block crossings on
heavily travelled roads
Provide carriageway character
and sense of place
Pedestrian shade provisions Pedestrian level lighting Enhanced Crosswalk
Treatments
Activity Keys
Drinking
Fountain
Gathering
Node
Fitness
Trail
Water
Feature
Bicycle
Parking
Event
Space
Parking Pedestrian
Link
Tot lot Shaded
Seating
Plaza Trash
Receptacle
Open
Lawn
Park
Playground
Gateway
Treatment
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Girls School
(Future Rail
Station)
Note: The entire south side of Mansoura is a
candidate for acquisition and removal with the
exception of the Mosque. Most building conditions
are Poor and urban renewal will increase urban
character and quality of living.
Future Re-
Development
(Shopping Mall)
46
Mosque
53. Threats
West Mansoura Road
Utility hindrances within public
spaces
Lack of safety provisions Lack of pedestrian
environment
Deteriorating conditions Lack of street character Lack of medians to prevent
mid-block crossings – safety
concern
1 2 3 4 5 6
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
45
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
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Mosque
Future Re-
Development
(Shopping Mall)
47
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54. Strengths
Najma Road
Mosque
Najma
Existing wide walks Pedestrian links to adjacent
areas
Newer mid-rise multi-family
buildings
Signalized major intersections Few areas with ample
pedestrian movements
Lack of Refuge islands and
pedestrian crossings
Girls School
(Future Rail
Station)
Souq Haraj
Under
Redevelopment
(Hotel/Mall)
1
2
3
4 5 6
2
45
6
6
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6
3
3
3 3
31
2
2
2
2
6
6
ASHGAL
Field Office
1
4
2
2
48
55. Weaknesses
Najma Road
Old and decrepit buildings Varying and contrasting
archetypes
No drainage structures nor
pedestrian crossings
Lack of sense of place, corridor
character
Lack of shade provisions Lack of street furnishings,
cohesive design character and
pedestrian level design
amenities
1 2 3
4 5 6
1 1
1
1
1
1
1
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1
1
Najma
1
2
2
2
Girls School
(Future Rail
Station)
Souq Haraj
Under
Redevelopment
(Hotel/Mall)
Mosque
2
3
3
3
3
4
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
ASHGAL
Field Office
4
4
4
4
4
4
49
56. Opportunities
Najma Road
Girls School
(Future Rail
Station)
The demolishing of older
buildings to provide off-street
parking and potential pocket
parks
Improved median
enhancements and prevent
mid-block crossings on
heavily travelled roads
Provide carriageway character
and sense of place
Pedestrian shade provisions Pedestrian level lighting
Enhanced Crosswalk
Treatments
Activity Keys
Drinking
Fountain
Gathering
Node
Fitness
Trail
Water
Feature
Bicycle
Parking
Event
Space
Parking Pedestrian
Link
Tot lot Shaded
Seating
Plaza Trash
Receptacle
Open
Lawn
Park
Playground
Souq Haraj
Under
Redevelopment
(Hotel/Mall)
Gateway
Treatment
Najma Road Re-
Alignment
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Najma
Remove Buildings
and Add Parking
Decorative plantings Decorative crosswalks Decorative paving highly urban
density areas
ASHGAL
Field Office
Mosque
Remove Buildings
and Add Parking
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57. Threats
Najma Road
Disregard to public parking
provisions. Double and triple
parking
Lack of safety provisions Lack of pedestrian
environment
Deteriorating conditions Lack of street character Lack of medians to prevent
mid-block crossings – safety
concern
Girls School
(Future Rail
Station)
Souq Haraj
Under
Redevelopment
(Hotel/Mall)
1 2 3
4 5 6
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
6
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Najma
ASHGAL
Field Office
Mosque
6
6
5
5
2
4
4
4
4
4
6
2
51
58. Strengths
North Munthaza Road
Existing wide walks Pedestrian links to adjacent
areas
Newer buildings are in human
scale, not overpowering
Signalized major intersections
Few areas with ample
pedestrian movements
Refuge islands and pedestrian
crossings
School
1 2
3 4
5 6
12
2
3
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
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1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Mosque
52
59. Weaknesses
Old and decrepit buildings Varying and contrasting
archetypes
No drainage structures nor
pedestrian crossings
Lack of gateway treatment to
Urban Core
Lack of shade provisions Lack of street furnishings,
cohesive design character and
pedestrian level design
amenities
Mosque
1 2 3
4 5 6
1
1
1
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1
1
School
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
5
5
5
5
6
4
6
6
6
North Munthaza Road
53
60. Opportunities
The demolishing of older
buildings to provide off-street
parking and potential pocket
parks
Improved median
enhancements and prevent
mid-block crossings on
heavily travelled roads
Provide carriageway character
and sense of place
Pedestrian shade provisions Pedestrian level lighting Enhanced Crosswalk
Treatments
Activity Keys
Drinking
Fountain
Gathering
Node
Fitness
Trail
Water
Feature
Bicycle
Parking
Event
Space
Parking Pedestrian
Link
Tot lot Shaded
Seating
Plaza Trash
Receptacle
Open
Lawn
Park
Playground
Gateway
Treatment
Land acquired for
road widening
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Mosque
North Munthaza Road
54
61. Threats
Disregard to public parking
provisions. Parking on
Sidewalks
Lack of safety provisions Lack of pedestrian
environment
Deteriorating conditions Lack of street character Dangerous conditions for
pedestrians
1 2 3
4 5 6
3
3
3
4
5
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Mosque
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
1
1
1
6
6
6
North Munthaza Road
55
5
5
62. Strengths
South Munthaza Road
Existing wide walks Pedestrian links to adjacent
areas
Newer buildings increase
character quality
Signalized major intersections
Few areas with ample
pedestrian movements
Refuge islands and pedestrian
crossings
1 2
3 4
5 6
1
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
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1
1
1
1
Holiday
Villa
Resort
Munthaza Park
6
6
6
6
56
2
2
2
5
63. Weaknesses
South Munthaza Road
Old and decrepit buildings Varying and contrasting
archetypes
No drainage structures nor
pedestrian crossings
Lack of gateway treatment to
Urban Core
Lack of shade provisions Lack of street furnishings,
cohesive design character and
pedestrian level design
amenities
1 2 3
4 5 6
1
1
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2
3
3
3
3
4
4
5
5
5
5
6
4
6
6
6
Holiday
Villa
Resort
Munthaza Park
2
6
6
57
22
64. Opportunities
South Munthaza Road
Land acquired for
road widening
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Holiday
Villa
Resort
Munthaza Park
The demolishing of older
buildings to provide off-street
parking and potential pocket
parks
Improved median
enhancements and prevent
mid-block crossings on
heavily travelled roads
Provide carriageway character
and sense of place
Pedestrian shade provisions Pedestrian level lighting
Enhanced Crosswalk
Treatments
Activity Keys
Drinking
Fountain
Gathering
Node
Fitness
Trail
Water
Feature
Bicycle
Parking
Event
Space
Parking Pedestrian
Link
Tot lot Shaded
Seating
Plaza Trash
Receptacle
Open
Lawn
Park
Playground
Gateway
Treatment
Decorative plantings Decorative crosswalks Decorative paving highly urban
density areas
58
65. Threats
South Munthaza Road
No left turns Lack of safety provisions Lack of pedestrian
environment
Deteriorating conditions Lack of street character Dangerous conditions for
pedestrians
1 2 3
4 5 6
3
3
3
4
5
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2
2
3
3
4
4
1
1
1
6
Holiday
Villa
Resort
Munthaza Park
3
3
3
5
59
1
1
5
75. Existing and Proposed Parks Network
Increased Greenspace Through Parks
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76. Basic Principles
Stormwater runoff is the result of manmade
hydrologic modifications that normally accompany
urban and suburban development. Impervious
surfaces, soil compaction, and tree and vegetation
removal alter water's movement through the
environment by reducing interception,
evapotranspiration, and infiltration and converting
precipitation to overland flow. These modifications
impact not only the characteristics of the developed
site, but also the watershed in which the
development is located. Stormwater has been
identified as a major source of pollution for all
water body types around the world. However, the
impacts of stormwater pollution are not static—
they generally increase with more development and
urbanization.
Traditional stormwater management practices focus
on the collection and rapid removal of rainwater
away from the point of impact, through a system of
underground pipes and storm sewers, transferring
water directly to sewer outfalls without any sort of
pre-treatment. The primary focus is to reduce or
control localized flooding - accomplished in most,
but not all instances. The water collected by these
extensive systems is treated as a waste product to
be disposed of. This approach generates vast
quantities of polluted runoff, disrupts the natural
hydrologic cycle, and adds to the contamination and
scouring of streams and rivers. In contrast, "green"
or sustainable stormwater best management
practices (BMPs) treat water as a resource to be
preserved and maintained, taking advantage of
natural processes to clean and filter runoff and
emphasizing the importance of the hydrologic cycle.
This new approach seeks to manage stormwater on
individual development or redevelopment sites in a
decentralized manner as opposed to the traditional
approach of concentrating and conveying runoff
through pipes and hardened channels to large-scale,
regional ponds or basins.
Combining Parks and Stormwater Detention Facilities
The new approach seeks to slow runoff, mimicking
a site's pre-development hydrology and protecting
headwater streams and runoff conveyances from
erosive stormwater flows. Slowing the movement
of water through a system leads to fewer problems
with erosion and increases the chance for on-site
filtration and purification of overland flow. This is
often accomplished by using vegetated areas in
place of impervious surfaces. Plants serve to slow
the movement of water through an area, leading
to fewer problems with stream bank erosion and
increasing the chance for on-site filtration and
purification of overland flow.
BMPs, designed to accommodate the particular
needs of a specific site or installation, can reduce
the quantity of water transferred to stormwater
infrastructure, improve water quality, and add
aesthetic and recreational value. BMPs are also
often more economical than traditional
approaches. The emphasis on built structures is
lessened, which reduces installation and
maintenance costs.
The shift to more sustainable stormwater practices
involves more than a simple change in structural
components; it represents a new way of
approaching the concept of stormwater
management and water use. Stormwater permits
often include specific requirements for the quality
and quantity of stormwater that leaves a
developed site. While it is important to address
these minimum requirements, a “lowest common
denominator” approach does not allow for a full
exploration of how stormwater can best be used
onsite. It is important to recognize that these
spaces can be designed for people to use and
enjoy while still meeting water quality and quantity
requirements.
Excerpts taken from the Water Environment Research
Foundation, Alexandria, VA, Using Rainwater to Grow Livable
Communities, 2009
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77. Objectives
When rain falls on the roofs, streets, and parking lots,
the water cannot soak into the ground. In most urban
areas, stormwater is drained through engineered
collection systems and discharged into nearby water
bodies. The stormwater carries trash, bacteria, heavy
metals, and other pollutants from the urban
landscape, degrading the quality of the receiving
waters. As we look toward the future, our water
protection goals and water infrastructure needs are
combining to push us toward solutions that integrate
tried and true “grey” infrastructure with “green”
infrastructure practices that can cost-effectively
reduce runoff before it enters the community sewer
systems and our water resources.
Green infrastructure is an approach to stormwater
management that use natural systems — or
engineered systems that mimic natural processes — to
enhance overall environmental quality and provide
utility services. Unlike single-purpose grey stormwater
infrastructure which uses pipes to dispose of
rainwater, green infrastructure techniques as a general
principle use soils and vegetation to infiltrate, evapo-
transpire, and/or recycle stormwater runoff. By
weaving natural processes into the built environment,
green infrastructure provides not only stormwater
management, but also flood mitigation, air quality
management, and much more creating healthier urban
environments. This presents an opportunity to
therefore design the stormwater infrastructure as part
of an open space/park facility as an integrated
approach has multiple benefits.
General Objective taken from the Multi-Use Stormwater Management
Facilities Guidelines, Ministry of Municipality & Urban Planning, Doha,
Qatar. Prepared by: Hassan Qasem, Saudha Backer, Infrastructure
Planning Section (TIPD-MMUP)
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Techniques
Stormwater management should not be exclusive to
public parks and consideration for opportunities that
exist to incorporate micro stormwater facilities in
other public structures.
Streets should be designed as ecosystems where man-
made systems interface with natural systems. From
pervious pavements and bioswales that manage
storm- water run-off to street trees that provide shade
and are critical to the health of cities, ecology has the
potential to act as a driver for long- term, sustainable
design.
Various type of micro structures that currently exist
and are common in city development are landscape
planters, curb inlets, curb and gutters and drop inlets.
Landscape planters are ideal in capturing surface run-
off, slowly filtering the sediment and recharging the
groundwater. Opportunities exist where the surface
run-off can be captured, filtered and piped to area
locations for future use in public gray-water irrigation
systems. Used as micro drainage facilities, planters
can minimize the use of irrigation waters, partially,
leading to an overall cost savings for the City.
Curb inlets can be located where planters have been
constructed. This too, can provide plant water needs
through capture of stormwater run-off. Use of washed
gravel and perforated pipes can remove run-off quickly
and efficiently and provide the infrastructure support
the Public Works department needs.
Figure: Stormwater capture by planter
Depressed curb
w/gravel catch
basin
Planter
Street
Walk
Building
Varying
water
depths
Existing
ground level
Vegetative
buffer
Figure: Basin slope treatment
Depressed curb
w/gravel catch
basinDepressed curb
w/gravel catch
basin
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83. The findings of the SWOT analysis approaches were presented at workshops with MMUP
Urban Design and Transportation departments. The workshops helped refine the SWOT
analysis and forge the design direction needed for the roadway and infrastructure
improvements for Phase 4.
Based on the findings of the SWOT, a planning and urban design analysis was conducted to
consider a range of suitable strategies for improving the character of the Doha South
urban core.
Five central issues were addressed in this report: streetscape improvements; park and
pedestrian linkages, transportation connectivity, proposed land use changes and the
creation of senses of place throughout the old downtown area.
The summary of specific design Goals and Proposed Actions for Concept Design
improvements are as follows:
Summary
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Streets & Circulation
Goals: Improve street life and the pedestrian experience; Connect areas of
activity in downtown through stronger vehicular and pedestrian connections;
Enhance existing pedestrian links and create a city-wide pedestrian link system
connecting parks and greenspace.
Proposed Actions: Create “sidewalk bulbs” at intersections and wider sidewalks
in between to facilitate pedestrian through traffic, reduce the length of
pedestrian street crossings, and slow vehicular traffic Where possible; Open new
pedestrian connections to adjacent areas to improve circulation and access;
Connect proposed greenspace and parks through pedestrian links; Connect retail
and cultural sites; Improve existing pedestrian ways and create an
interconnected pedestrian system .
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Parking
Goals: More old downtown parking; Easier access to popular locations.
Proposed Actions: Build new, strategically located parking facilities both on and off-
street; Ensure safety through the incorporation of safety measures such as sufficient
lighting and clear signage.
Public Spaces & Gathering Places
Goals: Creation of a Arts, Culture, Festivals and Events area that would be inclusive of
a variety of cultural and diverse activities that would welcome locals and tourist
opportunities; More public gathering places and pedestrian connections.
Proposed Actions: Create a area public plazas or greenspaces; Create more mid-block
pedestrian connections where it is safe; Create more interesting courtyards, pocket
parks and small gathering spaces with places to relax
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85. Land Use & Development
Goals: More old downtown residential uses; More mixed-use; More cohesive, compact,
and vibrant “core” of old downtown; Strengthen the identity of the existing districts;
Create new sub-districts or quarters such as a Shopping District, Restaurant Street and
interpretive nature educational opportunities within the Najma District.
Proposed Actions: Create more residential and mixed use developments in old
downtown; Take advantage of the development opportunities provided by vacant parcels
and poor condition buildings to be acquired; Develop streetscape to create a more
pedestrian friendly corridor; Create a neighborhood park; Use specialized landscaping,
signage, lighting, flags, banners, and street furniture to differentiate between the various
districts.
Landscaping & Signage
Goals: Create a strong old downtown identity through landscaping and signage;
Encourage pedestrian activities by creating beautiful and easily navigated streets
and spaces
Proposed Actions: Create comprehensive old downtown landscaping and
concept signage design standards; Use desert and eco-friendly landscaping.
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