Cultural Street with Vernacular Elements
by in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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    -PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY The streets are car-free. While predominantly pedestrian , other modes of soft mobility like this electric buggy are available., -SOCIAL SPACES Rest areas centred around trees help visitors cool off while exploring the streets. The permeable tree patch is provided with group seating to enable social interactions -Classical street lamps and public signage located at regular intervals help in wayfinding -Wooden Benches provide seating along the street -ENVIRONMENTAL COMFORT Fabric shading provides environmental comfort against the harsh desert sun. -VERNACULAR ELEMENTS Awnings made of local material provide shade -Small Kiosks provide amenities and services -ACTIVATED STREET Street side pop-ups and stalls sell local artefacts while activating the street. They also enhance the cultural identity of the street. -LOCAL IDENTITY -Historical elements have been preserved lending to the area's rich cultural identity
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