50-Annual vision to make Doha competitive as a relevant area, vital and competitive center between the cities of Qatar and those around the greater Arabian Gulf region. To do this it must provide guidance for a settlement which, although ancient in origin, has not existed in the planned form as it exists today, for much more than 50 years. Indeed, a 50-year vision for the area looks as far into the future as it is possible to look back. The problems faced by the old Doha in attempting to remain a competitive region are in many ways unique in that not only does it have to compete with regional power centers such as similar city-states such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait, it also has to do so with the new Doha built largely on a green site to the north as a modern planned and largely self-contained city. Old Doha Description Located on the coast of the Persian Gulf, Doha is the largest city in Qatar, had a population of approximately 1 million people, with over 85% of the national population residing in Doha or surrounding suburbs, and is the economic center of the country. It has undergone a period of rapid growth over the past 15 years which is expected to continue with a projected population of 1.5 million people by 2022. The result of this growth is being developed in the form of an entirely new city neighborhood directly adjacent to the north. This has resulted in a lack of emphasis on maintaining and redeveloping the older parts of the city. If left unchecked, this will be to the detriment of both the old and new sections of the city. With over 80% of Qatar's population facing extinction... mid-paper... This could potentially include new modes of public-private partnerships and cooperation between the city and surrounding neighbourhoods. The objectives set will be agreed with the city's municipalities in relation to the individual projects and the future availability of construction sites, with incentives offered to encourage their implementation. The objective is to arrive at an optimal and functional spatial distribution of the opportunities and burdens associated with the growing city. This will include the strategic use of government land, using sites for specific purposes, or acquiring certain properties as required to best guide development. Spatial vision offers a framework for discussion. Sets long-term goals and priorities for urban development, while providing the flexibility to accommodate future developments and economic and social changes.

Topic > 50-Annual vision to make Doha competitive as a relevant area, vital and competitive center between the cities of Qatar and those around the greater Arabian Gulf region. To do this it must provide guidance for a settlement which, although ancient in origin, has not existed in the planned form as it exists today, for much more than 50 years. Indeed, a 50-year vision for the area looks as far into the future as it is possible to look back. The problems faced by the old Doha in attempting to remain a competitive region are in many ways unique in that not only does it have to compete with regional power centers such as similar city-states such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait, it also has to do so with the new Doha built largely on a green site to the north as a modern planned and largely self-contained city. Old Doha Description Located on the coast of the Persian Gulf, Doha is the largest city in Qatar, had a population of approximately 1 million people, with over 85% of the national population residing in Doha or surrounding suburbs, and is the economic center of the country. It has undergone a period of rapid growth over the past 15 years which is expected to continue with a projected population of 1.5 million people by 2022. The result of this growth is being developed in the form of an entirely new city neighborhood directly adjacent to the north. This has resulted in a lack of emphasis on maintaining and redeveloping the older parts of the city. If left unchecked, this will be to the detriment of both the old and new sections of the city. With over 80% of Qatar's population facing extinction... mid-paper... This could potentially include new modes of public-private partnerships and cooperation between the city and surrounding neighbourhoods. The objectives set will be agreed with the city's municipalities in relation to the individual projects and the future availability of construction sites, with incentives offered to encourage their implementation. The objective is to arrive at an optimal and functional spatial distribution of the opportunities and burdens associated with the growing city. This will include the strategic use of government land, using sites for specific purposes, or acquiring certain properties as required to best guide development. Spatial vision offers a framework for discussion. Sets long-term goals and priorities for urban development, while providing the flexibility to accommodate future developments and economic and social changes.