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Umm Al Seneem Park

Doha, Qatar

2019 - 2022

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Project Description

Approach Words: Inclusive City, Sustainability, Urban Livability

Public Policy Instruments: Physical Intervention, Planning

Umm Al Seneem Park is a public urban park¹ project established to serve as a recreational destination for residents and tourists of Doha² ³. The project was awarded a Guinness World Record for the longest air-conditioned out door jogging and walking path⁴. It aligns with the Public Works Authority’s (Ashglal)ⁱ Strategic plan for the humanization and beautification of cities. The project aims to promote a healthy⁵ lifestyle, and encourages people of all ages⁶ to maintain their health and wellbeing⁷ through walking, jogging and running⁸.

Title: 3D aerial view of the Umm Al Seneem Park.

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Title: Aerial view of the Umm Al Seneem Park.

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Title: Public playground areas in Umm Al Seneem Park.

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Title: Shaded air-conditioned jogging and pedestrian walkway In Umm Al Seneem Park.

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Title: 3D aerial view of the Umm Al Seneem Park.

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Title: Aerial view of the Umm Al Seneem Park.

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Title: Public playground areas in Umm Al Seneem Park.

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Title: Shaded air-conditioned jogging and pedestrian walkway In Umm Al Seneem Park.

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To implement the project’s objectives, a master plan⁹ for the park was proposed which extends along a 0.13 square kilometer site in Al Rayyan Municipality¹⁰, designed to accommodate 3,000 visitors per day¹¹ ¹². The park is planned to be accessible and inclusive, as it is compliant with design regulations for accessibility. Additionally, the park is designed to provide visitors and residents with social, environmental, recreational, and sports facilities¹³. Specifically, the park includes 88,400 square meters of green spaces with 912 trees, a 1.143 kilometer air-conditioned outdoor pedestrian and jogging path¹⁴ ¹⁵, a cycling track along the path, three exercise areas equipped with fitness equipment and two fitness box with free fitness classes led by renowned instructors, two children’s play zones, along with games dedicated to children with special needs, 7 food kiosks and 40 bicycle stands¹⁶. It also includes facilities such as water coolers, male and female prayer areas, a bike rental area, two family seating areas, and toilets¹⁷.

Owner/Developer (Public)

Ministry of Municipality ²⁵

Consultant/Designer

Public Works Authority (Ashghal)²⁶

Ministry of Municipality ²⁷

Contractor/Implementer

Public Works Authority (Ashghal)²⁸

Ministry of Municipality ²⁹

Owner/Developer (Public)

Ministry of Municipality ²⁵

Contractor/Implementer

Public Works Authority (Ashghal)²⁸

Ministry of Municipality ²⁹

Consultant/Designer

Public Works Authority (Ashghal)²⁶

Ministry of Municipality ²⁷

In terms of environmental sustainability, the air-conditioned path and fitness boxes rely significantly on renewable energy through the use of solar panels¹⁸. Additionally, the air-conditioned path consists of long green walls in order to reduce the pressure on artificial cooling and maintain optimum temperatures¹⁹. Plantation in the park is primarily of native species, such as wild Ghaf, Samar, and Sidr that aims, that aim to provide shade and reduce wind, dust, heat, air pollution, and noise in urban areas²⁰.

The project was initiated by Ministry of Municipality in Qatar and inaugurated in 2022²¹. The ministry specified a plan for the project which was proposed and implemented by Public Works Authority (Ashghal) in coordination with the Public Parks Department of the Ministry of Municipality²². The park is open to the public all days of the week with free entrance, and it provides two parking areas with 378 parking spaces²³ ²⁴.

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Endnotes

i Ashghal is the Public Works Authority of Qatar headquartered in Al Dafna, Doha. Ashghal was established as an autonomous body to design, deliver and manage all infrastructure-related projects as well as public amenities of the State. For more information about Ashghal is available in this link: https://www.ashghal.gov.qa/en/AboutUS/pages/default.aspx (Accessed on 11 March 2024).

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