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Table 1 Urban open space typologies based on the global and local urban context

From: Towards a socially vibrant city: exploring urban typologies and morphologies of the emerging “CityWalks” in Dubai

 

Urban open space design typologies

Global context

Local context

1

Positive Spaces

Natural urban spaces

Parks

Natural areas

2

Semi-natural urban spaces

Mountain ridges

3

Civic spaces

Baraha

4

Public open spaces

Community Park

5

Ambiguous Spaces

Interchange spaces

Heritage Park

6

Internalized 'public' spaces

Meyadeen

7

Retail spaces

Oasis Park

8

Public Places

Neighborhood parks

Public Places

Heritage features

9

Sporting places

Souq

10

Town squares

Plaza

11

Plazas

Landmark destinations

12

Children’s play areas

Cultural destinations

13

Squares

Waterfronts

Waterfront access

14

Water bodies

Recreation area

Preservation area

15

Preservation areas

Recreation area

16

Waterfront area

Urban area

17

Public Spaces

Open malls

Streetscape

Sikka

18

Large urban parks

Transit corridor

19

Boulevards

Ceremonial Route

20

Piazza

Mushtarak