Leisure facilities providing activity for tourists and have the potential to link back to the sites heritage
Land Use Mixed use development Although primarily residential to accommodate those most in need of housing, the scheme will aim to provide a mix of uses to attract both local residents and international visitors. Uses such as flexible work spaces, retail, leisure and religious buildings will be provided, as well as public outdoor facilities integrated within the attractive public realm that draw in new users to the development (such as the ecological mangroves drawing users to the waterfront).
Key
Ability to grow a new local community with the provision of schools and community facilities
High quality residential development along the waterfront to been seen as key real estate opportunities
Key retail opportunities available at the corner of the site, adjacent to the existing highway to increase passing trade
Mix of land uses predominantly along the primary movement routes through the site
A new mosque will be proposed along the existing primary highway so that it is easily accessible and provides the existing residents with a reason to visit the site
Residential Retail/Commercial Retail at ground level, residential above
Attracting tourism and creating new jobs
Education
By providing an attractive new hybrid quarter which is unlike anything else in the city will draw the interest of tourists and international visitors, providing a reasoning for number of retail, commercial and leisure facilities.
Leisure
Religious
Flexible use Flexible use at ground level, residential above
The ecological mangroves along the waterfront will be a key asset in terms of attract tourists and other international visitors due to its unique location and environmental qualities. By also integrating various travel routes across and into the site allows for visitors to use the implemented public transport system and increase the economic revenue for the area. The proposed retail and leisure facilities will help to sustain a local economy which can be put back into the management and development of these facilities; as well as towards the maintenance of the green and blue infrastructure to keep bringing visitors back.
Waterfront mangrove
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Land Use Parameter Plan
URBD7019: Urban Design in Challenging Contexts
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Hybrid Dubai
