Almheiri, Khalid Buti
Project Title:
Socio-economic Impacts of Urban Flood in The City of Sharjah: Towards Strategic Approach to Spatial Planning
Abstract:
Rapid urbanization, climate change, and durability of physical infrastructure are three main challenges many cities face. Sharjah is a modern city located in the UAE that had achieved great success in preserving and expanding the urban fabric of the city. In recent years, urban flood became a growing repetitive concern every year. Thus, the research aims to investigate the socio-economic impact of urban flood on Sharjah city and proposes sustainable solutions to preserve the safety and wellbeing of the city.
Supervisors:
Dr Rabee Rustum
Dr Adebayo Johnson Adeloye