In the modern era, population and economic growth have accelerated urban sprawl in Saudi
Arabia. This has placed tremendous pressure on the country's natural resources, including …

This chapter highlights the challenges of rapid urbanization in Saudi Arabia and the
implications of its burgeoning urban population on urban sustainability. The first section of …

In developing countries, most cities suffer from numerous problems associated with the
processes of their urban management and development. These problems have a great …

This paper investigates the strategies and priorities to identify the critical indicators for the
protection of the environment and ecosystem in the mountain regions of southwest Saudi …

The idea of smart sustainable cities is an emerging and interesting one as it represents a
starting point for a new urban era. Today, we have an opportunity to consider the desired …

Public awareness on the concepts of sustainable practices has been the main challenge in
the way of better, healthier, affordable and environmentally sound urban projects. Lack of …

In the last few decades, there has been an increasing interest in the field of sustainable
urban planning and it is in constant evolution across the world. Cities in developing …

Purpose Of late, cities across the globe are taking pragmatic steps towards addressing
environmental, social and economic problems in the debate on sustainable development …

Despite the growing importance of green cities and the contributions in literature, cities still
face challenges such as poor planning, flooding, and slums especially in Africa including …

Over the years, Dubai− UAE has achieved undoubtedly fascinating development in city
styles and construction. The desert has been transferred to an advanced modern city with …