Integrating Urban Land-use And Road Networks In Developing Countries Applying TOD Methods To The Case Of Gaza City

Shabat, Ahmad Yusuf

Abstract

Land use is rapidly changing and progressively facing more complex challenges in sustaining people’s needs, therefore the planning and design of road networks. For example, accessibility and transport are a key factors driving the expansion and effectiveness of cities. This mutual relationship between transport and land-use is receiving more attention, and recent studies concern the urban planning of developing countries. For example, if commercial activities and public services are not properly planned within city centres, issues arise with overcrowding and other haphazard patterns of movement. As a result, new strategies are required to incorporate new technologies to enable transit-oriented development (TOD). Therefore, the aim of this study is to develop a TOD model to adopt in Gaza that integrates land-use and road networks. This entails a review of transit-oriented development (TOD) principles for a typical suburban municipality in Gaza City. The besieged city and restricted political circumstances in Gaza have blocked further expansion despite rapid population growth. Determining general planning guidelines, which have already been applied in the USA and Europe, could help to develop a comprehensive land-use and transport integrated plan.
The TOD model principally aims to address the environmental, economic, and social problems associated with excessive car use and urban sprawl. To achieve this aim, the study utilises a mixed research approach and adopts a single case study strategy by triangulating the data collected through different techniques (semi-structured interviews with experts and a citizens’ survey). Indicators, strategic transactions, and scenarios that support the TOD approach are reviewed and discussed to identify priorities and develop the existing quality of life. It is hoped that the outcome of this research will enable the development of an effective TOD that is integral and an ongoing part of the decision-making planning framework.
Suggestions for further research identify new points for future development that will provide a useful point of reference for academics and researchers. It is suggested that people should be encouraged to adopt public transport, and an advance transport system should be purchased for motivation purpose. It is suggested that political leaders and other major social influencers can play positive role in shifting people’s choice from taxi to public transport. Moreover, it is recommended that key stakeholders should engage investors in TOD, while there is a consensus among experts about the need to redesign and widen the roads. In addition, educating people on the benefits of TOD adoption such as better mobility, lower car traffic, lack of pollution, and so on, will also encourage its greater adoption.

Citation

Shabat, A. Y. (2024). Integrating Urban Land-use And Road Networks In Developing Countries Applying TOD Methods To The Case Of Gaza City. (Thesis). University of Salford

• Thesis Type: Thesis
• Deposit Date: May 17, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 1, 2024
• Award Date: May 31, 2024