Localizing the Urban Transect Theory as a Regulating Tool for the Urban Design of Duhok City to Enhance Sustainability

Hussein, Hanan Mihi; Al-Jameel, Ali Haider

Article Details

Localizing the Urban Transect Theory as a Regulating Tool for the Urban Design of Duhok City to Enhance Sustainability

Authors:

Hussein, Hanan Mihi | Al-Jameel, Ali Haider

Publisher:

University of Garmian

Journal:

Passer Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol.6 Issue Special Issue, pp.453-471

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001935337

pISSN:

2706-5952

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Abstract:

 Recently, the urban districts of Duhok City have undergone a rapid expansion, extending into the suburbs and surrounding villages, resulting in significant transformations to their urban form. However, conventional land-use planning fails to address local contextual challenges, including low-quality built environments. Therefore, this study claims that the existing urban-related symptoms of unsustainability in Duhok City can be approached through the theory of Urban Transect. The Urban Transect approach is a novel land use classification structure that focuses on increasing urban-natural environment integrity and enhancing neighborhood characteristics. Derived from environmental studies, this theory has recently gained traction in urban planning and design as an alternative to conventional zoning for multiple purposes. It’s an analytical and regulatory tool that reduces uncontrolled sprawl, improves neighborhood performance, and balances natural and built environments for smart and sustainable development. This research explores how the Urban Transect theory can be adapted and applied to Duhok City's physical characteristics. In addition to proposing a localized Urban Transect Matrix, it demonstrates the potential advantages of incorporating the adapted Urban Transect theory into the planning and design process through an analysis of the city's current urban design practices. It intends to provide urban planners, policymakers, and designers involved in shaping the future of Duhok City with valuable understandings and recommendations that could foster sustainable development, improve the quality of life, and optimize the physical environment.

Article Details

Localizing the Urban Transect Theory as a Regulating Tool for the Urban Design of Duhok City to Enhance Sustainability

Authors:

Hussein, Hanan Mihi | Al-Jameel, Ali Haider

Publisher:

University of Garmian

Journal:

Passer Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol.6 Issue Special Issue, pp.453-471

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001935337

pISSN:

2706-5952

Urban Transect

Transect Zone

Smart Codes

New urbanism

Context-Based Codes

Issues

Article Details

Localizing the Urban Transect Theory as a Regulating Tool for the Urban Design of Duhok City to Enhance Sustainability

Authors: Hussein, Hanan Mihi | Al-Jameel, Ali Haider

Publisher: University of Garmian

Journal: Passer Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol.6 Issue Special Issue, pp.453-471

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2024

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001935337

pISSN: 2706-5952

Urban Transect

Transect Zone

Smart Codes

New urbanism

Context-Based Codes

Issues

Authors:

Hussein, Hanan Mihi | Al-Jameel, Ali Haider

Publisher:

University of Garmian

Journal:

Passer Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol.6 Issue Special Issue, pp.453-471

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001935337

pISSN:

2706-5952