Reem Awwaad
Biographic Data
| ID | 6931878 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Reem Awwaad |
| GIVEN NAMES | Reem |
| FAMILY NAME | Awwaad |
| SIGNATURE | AWWAAD R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Qatar University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3469-8940 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The Role of Large-Scale Developments in Defining Urban Image
Large-scale developments are key tools for cities competing globally and shaping their urban image. Urban spaces have become stages for identity creation and visual appeal. From iconic skylines to cultural districts, such projects define city narratives and place-based meanings. As global competition intensifies, these developments play a central role in planning discourse. This paper explores their role in shaping Doha’s image through six featur…
Integration of the Public Realm into the Urban Fabric for Sustainable Urbanism in Middle Eastern Cities
Over the last decade, Doha, Qatar, has undergone rapid urban expansion, favoring road networks over pedestrian-oriented design and prioritizing low-density, sprawling developments over compact, mixed-use neighborhoods. This evolution has resulted in a fragmented urban fabric, with residential, commercial, and recreational zones spatially disconnected—ultimately reinforcing car dependency. Such auto-centric planning has exacerbated environmental a…
Association between urban density, built environment quality, and health
Introduction: Rapid urbanization in hot-arid, car-dependent cities challenges the widely accepted assumption that urban density inherently promotes public health. While higher residential density is often associated with increased physical activity and improved health outcomes in Western contexts, its effects in cities such as Doha, Qatar, remain insufficiently understood. This study examines the relationship between residential density, environm…
Integrating Heritage, Mobility, and Sustainability
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), formalized by Calthorpe and Poticha in 1993, emerged to counter urban sprawl, reduce car dependency, and revitalize historical community centers. Rooted in “new urbanism”, TOD emphasizes integrated regional land-use planning and high-capacity public transportation. In the Middle East, TOD implementation remains understudied, particularly regarding heritage integration and social equity in arid climates. Doha’s …
Enhancing Livability Through Walkability
Walkability is a vital component that can significantly enhance the livability of public spaces. By prioritizing walkable environments, cities can develop vibrant areas that promote social interaction, cultural engagement, and community cohesion. The influx of diverse populations in Qatar, driven by the national need to manage recent rapid urban development, has resulted in the creation of new public realms designed to accommodate a wider range o…
Towards a knowledge-hub destination
During the past two decades, Qatar, a developing country, has invested heavily in infrastructure development to address several challenges caused by the rapid urbanization. Qatar has made a significant step toward its urban sustainability vision through the construction of the Doha Metro system. By adopting Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), Qatar is overcoming some urban challenges. TOD promotes compact, walkable, and mixed-use development arou…
Transit-Oriented Development and Livability
Since the 1970s, Qatar’s rapid urban growth has resulted in a segregated and poorly connected urban form, particularly in the country’s capital, Doha. Although the recent opening of the Doha Metro has begun to mitigate some of the city’s challenges, local authorities recognize the need for a more comprehensive urban design which can ensure safe and convenient connectivity with the public transportation system. To this end, the government has deve…
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Transit-Oriented Development and Livability
Since the 1970s, Qatar’s rapid urban growth has resulted in a segregated and poorly connected urban form, particularly in the country’s capital, Doha. Although the recent opening of the Doha Metro has begun to mitigate some of the city’s challenges, local authorities recognize the need for a more comprehensive urban design which can ensure safe and convenient connectivity with the public transportation system. To this end, the government has deve…
Towards a knowledge-hub destination
During the past two decades, Qatar, a developing country, has invested heavily in infrastructure development to address several challenges caused by the rapid urbanization. Qatar has made a significant step toward its urban sustainability vision through the construction of the Doha Metro system. By adopting Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), Qatar is overcoming some urban challenges. TOD promotes compact, walkable, and mixed-use development arou…
Enhancing Livability Through Walkability
Walkability is a vital component that can significantly enhance the livability of public spaces. By prioritizing walkable environments, cities can develop vibrant areas that promote social interaction, cultural engagement, and community cohesion. The influx of diverse populations in Qatar, driven by the national need to manage recent rapid urban development, has resulted in the creation of new public realms designed to accommodate a wider range o…
The Role of Large-Scale Developments in Defining Urban Image
Large-scale developments are key tools for cities competing globally and shaping their urban image. Urban spaces have become stages for identity creation and visual appeal. From iconic skylines to cultural districts, such projects define city narratives and place-based meanings. As global competition intensifies, these developments play a central role in planning discourse. This paper explores their role in shaping Doha’s image through six featur…
Integration of the Public Realm into the Urban Fabric for Sustainable Urbanism in Middle Eastern Cities
Over the last decade, Doha, Qatar, has undergone rapid urban expansion, favoring road networks over pedestrian-oriented design and prioritizing low-density, sprawling developments over compact, mixed-use neighborhoods. This evolution has resulted in a fragmented urban fabric, with residential, commercial, and recreational zones spatially disconnected—ultimately reinforcing car dependency. Such auto-centric planning has exacerbated environmental a…
Association between urban density, built environment quality, and health
Introduction: Rapid urbanization in hot-arid, car-dependent cities challenges the widely accepted assumption that urban density inherently promotes public health. While higher residential density is often associated with increased physical activity and improved health outcomes in Western contexts, its effects in cities such as Doha, Qatar, remain insufficiently understood. This study examines the relationship between residential density, environm…
Integrating Heritage, Mobility, and Sustainability
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), formalized by Calthorpe and Poticha in 1993, emerged to counter urban sprawl, reduce car dependency, and revitalize historical community centers. Rooted in “new urbanism”, TOD emphasizes integrated regional land-use planning and high-capacity public transportation. In the Middle East, TOD implementation remains understudied, particularly regarding heritage integration and social equity in arid climates. Doha’s …
Urban planning (7 works) · Urban Transport and Accessibility (6 works) · Urban Design and Spatial Analysis (5 works) · Sustainability (3 works) · Urban design (3 works) · Business (2 works) · Civil engineering (2 works) · Engineering (2 works) · Land use (2 works) · Place Attachment and Urban Studies (2 works)