TY - JOUR
T1 - Human-centred public urban space
T2 - exploring how the ‘re-humanisation’ of cities as a universal concept has been adopted and is experienced within the socio-cultural context of Riyadh
AU - Almahmood, Mohammed
AU - Gulsrud, Natalie Marie
AU - Schulze, Oliver
AU - Carstensen, Trine Agervig
AU - Jørgensen, Gertrud
PY - 2022
Y1 - 2022
N2 - Universal concepts in spatial planning, e.g. ‘re-humanisation’ of cities, have been adopted by many cities worldwide. However, spatial planning cannot be understood independently from its socio-cultural context. This paper uses the ‘culturized planning model’ to analyse the extent to which the application of universal spatial assumptions as an approach to Riyadh’s municipal programme, Humanizing the City, has created inclusive urban environments. The paper shows that relying solely on universal guidelines to achieve urban qualities was insufficient for creating inclusive public spaces. Gender norms and religious traditions influenced the provision of public space by reproducing gender-segregation, which contributed to women’s exclusion.
AB - Universal concepts in spatial planning, e.g. ‘re-humanisation’ of cities, have been adopted by many cities worldwide. However, spatial planning cannot be understood independently from its socio-cultural context. This paper uses the ‘culturized planning model’ to analyse the extent to which the application of universal spatial assumptions as an approach to Riyadh’s municipal programme, Humanizing the City, has created inclusive urban environments. The paper shows that relying solely on universal guidelines to achieve urban qualities was insufficient for creating inclusive public spaces. Gender norms and religious traditions influenced the provision of public space by reproducing gender-segregation, which contributed to women’s exclusion.
KW - gender norms
KW - Human-centred urban space
KW - planning cultures
KW - Saudi Arabia
KW - spatial exclusion
U2 - 10.1080/17535069.2018.1539512
DO - 10.1080/17535069.2018.1539512
M3 - Journal article
AN - SCOPUS:85055673685
SN - 1753-5069
JO - Urban Research & Practice
JF - Urban Research & Practice
ER -