Intersections of culture and urban public space: examining diversity through spatial analysis and behavior dynamics in Dubai UAE

This thesis examines the role of public spaces in shaping cultural inclusivity in Dubai, a city renowned for its rapid urban growth and rich cultural diversity. It investigates how urban design influences interactions between different cultural groups, using spatial and behavioral analysis to assess...

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Autor: Abdul Wahab, Wafa
Tipo de recurso: tesis de maestría
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/421467
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/421467
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:City planning -- Social aspects -- United Arab Emirates : Emirate -- Dubayy
Public spaces -- United Arab Emirates : Emirate -- Dubayy
Culture
Inclusion
Public space
Urbansime -- Aspectes socials -- Emirats Àrabs Units : Emirat -- Dubayy
Espais públics -- Emirats Àrabs Units : Emirat -- Dubayy
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Urbanisme::Aspectes socials
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Sumario:This thesis examines the role of public spaces in shaping cultural inclusivity in Dubai, a city renowned for its rapid urban growth and rich cultural diversity. It investigates how urban design influences interactions between different cultural groups, using spatial and behavioral analysis to assess whether these spaces foster social integration or maintain passive coexistence. While Dubai’s public spaces are shared by a variety of cultural communities, the study questions the depth of interaction and integration among these groups. The research provides insights into how public spaces can be designed to encourage deeper social connections and provides valuable perspectives on the complexities of public space design in a global city like Dubai, contributing to ongoing discussions about creating inclusive urban environments.