Implementing Parks in Mosul City-(Residential Neighbourhood Level)
Journal Title: Journal of Urban Development and Management - Year 2024, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Parks play a pivotal role in urban environments, contributing to ecological balance, aesthetic appeal, and social well-being. At the neighbourhood level, they provide essential recreational spaces and promote community cohesion. However, many residential areas in Mosul, Iraq, lack adequate parks, disrupting the urban landscape and diminishing the quality of life. To address this issue, the potential of transforming school gardens—segregated by gender at the primary and intermediate levels—into public parks during non-school hours is explored. This adaptive reuse strategy is framed within a place-making approach, leveraging time as a resource and fostering community participation in the planning process. The study examines the feasibility of this intervention by assessing the interests and preferences of different demographic groups within the neighbourhoods, identifying key design considerations to ensure usability and long-term engagement. The findings confirm strong community support for this strategy, with adolescent boys (aged 12-14) expressing the highest interest, followed by grandmothers, fathers, adolescent girls (aged 12-14), grandfathers, girls aged 15 and above, mothers, and children aged 6-11. Each demographic group demonstrated unique preferences regarding the use and function of the proposed park spaces. These insights underscore the importance of designing adaptable, inclusive environments that cater to diverse needs, ensuring the success of place-making initiatives in Mosul. The integration of school gardens as shared community parks not only addresses the scarcity of recreational spaces but also strengthens social bonds through collaborative planning and shared use. This approach offers a sustainable and scalable solution for enhancing urban life in Mosul’s residential areas, promoting the creation of vibrant public spaces through local participation.
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Luma A. Aldabbagh
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- DOI https://doi.org/10.56578/judm030402
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