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2017

Al Jahili and Al Slimi.

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Urban Park Design, Level Of Enclosure And People’S Satisfaction: A Comparative Analysis Of Al Jahili And Al Selimi Parks In Al Ain, Uae, Amnah Ali S Gargoum Apr 2017

Urban Park Design, Level Of Enclosure And People’S Satisfaction: A Comparative Analysis Of Al Jahili And Al Selimi Parks In Al Ain, Uae, Amnah Ali S Gargoum

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The purpose of this research is to understand how physical characteristics of parks with a particular focus on different levels of enclosure affect park usage level and user patterns in the city of Al-Ain, UAE. Parks in Al Ain are present in different parts of the city and provide plenty of opportunities for leisure and recreation. Despite this diversity, parks located within the inner city area remain the most popular among the residents of Al-Ain, and have expanded significantly in the last few years. Specifically, this thesis aims to understand how the levels of usage and the behavioral patterns of …