Amman Voice: The buildings regulations for all the proposed uses of lands

August 22, 2007

The buildings regulations for all the proposed uses of lands

The Master Plan team presented the buildings regulations for all the proposed uses of lands on the main 10 corridors, which was announced on June, to the engineering offices and companies. The master plan director Eng. Samir Sobhi said during a discussion session held in GAM this week that “this session is part of GAM’s attempt to receive feedback from the engineering offices and the construction sector on its plans and in this particular issue,” The main corridors which have been announced by GAM were; Queen Rania, Prince Shakir Ben Zaid, Arrar, Zahran, Sherif Hussein Ben Ali, Kindi, Abdullah Qousheh King Abdullah, Mecca and Airport roads.

What will be the feedback from the engineering offices and the construction sector? Will it be taken into consideration from the GAM?

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Amman is a city best enjoyed on foot, yet we plan our streets for cars. Amman City's streets are the soul of its neighborhoods and the pathways to it’s destinations. For generations, Jordanians and visitors have strolled, shopped and socialized on sidewalks and street corners. Pedestrian friendly streets are the city's most fundamental assets.
Unfortunately, we aren't making the most of these assets. Instead, our streets are being managed almost entirely for
traffic flow, with neighborhoods and business districts buckling under increasing amounts of dangerous car and truck traffic. If we continue planning our streets for cars and traffic, we will get more cars and traffic; conversely, if we start planning our cities for people and places, we will get more people and places. Streets are more than just car corridors; they are valuable civic spaces and resources that need to be wisely allocated. We need to start thinking about a campaign building the movement to re-imagine our streets as lively public places.

The Benefits of Great Streets

Stronger Local Economies
- Shoppers are walkers: improved pedestrian life supports local businesses and jobs.
- Street investments enhance real estate values and increase the tax base.
A Sense of Community
- Great streets create emblematic places that define communities.
- Sidewalks serve as public venues shared by people of the diverse ethnicities and ages.
- Vibrant streets encourage local pride and volunteerism.
Improved Safety and Security
- Making neighborhoods safer for pedestrians and bicyclists saves lives.
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Better Access for All
- Reduced emphasis on cars and parking makes transit, walking, and biking more viable options.
- Walkable streets are comfortable public settings for people of diverse abilities.
- Community assets, jobs, and services become more accessible.
Healthier Cities
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Wise Development
- Investing in streets is an efficient use of existing infrastructure.
- Increased foot traffic attracts new development and businesses.
- Success fosters ongoing investment.