Revitalization Of Historical Urban Parks Using A Smart Approach

Document Type : Original Article

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Department of Architecture, Pharos University In Alexandria, Canal ElMahmoudia Street, P.O. Box 37, Sidi Gaber, 21311 Alexandria, Egypt

Abstract

Urban Park can play a great role in providing the city with more sustainable
environment. Large green areas contribute also in creating healthy living
environment and increasing human productivity. Moreover, historical urban parks
have cultural, social and economical values. However, many historical gardens are
not in an active use especially in developing countries because of lack of maintenance
and other fundamental aspects that meets different users needs such as safety,
conformability and social activities. The revitalization cost of the historical public
urban park makes a great pressure on the government especially in developing
countries. Smart technologies can offer a good. The main objective of this research is
to highlight the importance adopting the smart landscape approach and smart
technologies in the revitalization program, as it may have the advantages of reducing
pressure on the government for the garden development and maintenance. The
research finally concludes with recommendations the importance of implementing
smart park approach in the revitalization of historical urban parks to improve park
efficiency, human conformability and develop sustainable tourism.

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Engineering Research Journal
Volume 164, Issue 0
December 2019
Pages 20-36

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