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The Impact Of Walkways and Open Spaces on Promoting Sustainable Pattern of Life in the Campus Case Study Of Mahlia Girls' Campus Jazan University , Saudi Arabia

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Last updated: 05 Jan 2025

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Abstract

 The term "University Campus" defines an institutional place that is used
for education as the primary activity for a large number of students and staff, the
physical environment of a campus includes buildings, open spaces and all the
essential infrastructures needed to function effectively .The concept of
‘Walkability' provides an important principle of sustainability in such places, the
quality of campus environment in terms of walkways and open spaces has
positive influence on ‘Walkability'. The quality of which the built environment
enables the mobility of pedestrians define it's walkability .This study examines
the impact of walkways and open spaces on walkability in Mahlia Girls' Campus
of Jazan University. The author investigated the existing conditions of the campus
and their impact on creating a sustainable pattern of life .The research methods
applied a mix of methods: a walkability audit tool to record data of physical built
environment elements was developed and tested, a questionnaire and direct
observation. The resulting data were statistically analysed. The results obtained
were supported by graphical illustrations prepared by the author. The research
found certain physical infrastructure challenges that influence female students and
staff willingness to walk. Results emphasis major factors such as landscape ,
width and connectivity of the walkway ,weather protection and shading ,
appropriate urban furniture for activities such as seating and places for
refreshment .The conclusions are summarized to provide design guidelines for the
improvement and enhancement of existing conditions.

DOI

10.21608/msaeng.2023.291875

Keywords

Walkability, sustainable campus design, Open spaces, walk way

Authors

First Name

MUNA

Last Name

AHMED

MiddleName

GM

Affiliation

Jazan University

Email

munagd@gmail.com

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2

Article Issue

2

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40382

Issue Date

2023-03-01

Receive Date

2023-03-23

Publish Date

2023-03-01

Page Start

319

Page End

330

Print ISSN

2812-5339

Online ISSN

2812-4928

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MSAENG_Volume 2_Issue 2_Pages 319-330.pdf

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MSA Engineering Journal

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The Impact Of Walkways and Open Spaces on Promoting Sustainable Pattern of Life in the Campus Case Study Of Mahlia Girls' Campus Jazan University , Saudi Arabia

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28 Dec 2024