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- Formation and transformation of the Saudi contemporary neighbourhood: The case of Al-Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia  477 kb |
by Al-Said, Fahad | alsaid@kfupm.edu.sa  |
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The paper explores the use of aerial photographs and other sources of information to study the processes of structural pattern and transformation of contemporary Saudi neighbourhood. The paper highlights the historical and legislative process of development of the Al-Malaz Neighbourhood, Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The study concludes that there is formation of traditional patterns of neighbourhood change within Al-Malaz and the uncontrolled structural growth could lead to economic decline.
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| Abstract |
Abstract:
The neighbourhood and change of urban neighbourhood has been the focus of urban research. Contemporary urban research seeks to understand the processes of formation and transformation of neighbourhood and apply the knowledge in revitalizing and promoting good neighbourhood. However, the complexity of the dimensions of neighborhood change renders it intractable and unpredictable. There is the need to further expand the horizon of investigation for better understanding of neighbourhood change. The paper explores the use of aerial photographs and other sources of information to study the processes of structural formation and transformation of contemporary Saudi neighbourhood. The paper highlights the historical and legislative process of development of the Neighbourhood Al-Malaz, Riyadh Saudi Arabia from 1960 till 2000. The study concludes that there is evolution of traditional patterns of neighbourhood change within Al-Malaz and the uncontrolled structural growth could lead to economic decline.
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| Keywords |
| Formation and transformation of neighbourhoods |
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