In the last decades, a tendency towards urban tissue densification has been observed to
counteract the urban sprawl. Densification may be achieved through more compact built …

This paper investigates the correlation between the arrangement of street networks and the
density of movement in historic urban cores, with a focus on the AlKarkh area in Baghdad …

Due to their essential role in forming good quality urban life, urban structures need to be
comprehensively understood. The use of quantitative methods and measures to analyze the …

This research aims to explore the spatial relationships between the physical properties of
the historic urban fabric in Old Baghdad, Iraq. The area has undergone various building …

Despite extensive research on spatial accessibility and connectivity, the specific role of
reach centralities in differentiating areas with varying connectivity levels remains under …

Intersections appear where one street crosses another, acting as fundamental nodes
embedded in the network of urban public space. Though discussed in configurational and …

This thesis delves into the impact of intangible cultural heritage within the historical context
of traditional bazaars in local communities. The study explores tangible aspects by …

This thesis aims to contribute to the field of urban design by investigating the relationship
between the spatial configurations of street networks (the syntactic properties) and the …

The downtown is considered as the main hub that stood behind defining the urban
prosperity and success of a city, as it goes beyond being a geographical center of the city …

In recent years, many city centers have experienced severe traffic congestion due to
focusing on personal transportation, with cars being the easiest and fastest means of travel …