Livelihood Reports Al Amrikeya Area - Final Assessment | Page 175

Nature of issue
Problems
Needs
Recommendations
Land use and Activities
Scarcity of green and open spaces in the area
Greater public spaces and greenery that are free of charge
An upgrading of the garden near 6 th of October University as well as al-Hossary Park
Identified by
Passersby , street vendors , shop keepers and owners
Priority
Medium
Traffic mobility and accessibility
Infrastructure and paving conditions
Traffic jams and disrespect for street directions
Lack of parking spaces on ground
Basement garages inaccessible
Scattered informal transport nodes and relocation of microbus station to a farther location
Obstructed and unsafe pedestrian access to the Al-Amrikiyya Area from outside
Street vendors illegally acquire power supply from nearby shops
Lack of public bathrooms
Better management of traffic in the area
Increase in parking spaces that are open to the public
Amalgamation of bus stops into formal transport nodes
Improved pedestrian crossing methods
Electricity and power for street vendors
Affordable public bathrooms
Pedestrianizing the area for some hours of the day in order to alleviate traffic jams and prioritize pedestrian circulation
Multi-story parking lot
Utilizing garages in the basements of mall
Locating an organized bus stop in a nearby location
Pedestrianizing some areas of the AAA
Ensuring the safety of pedestrian crossing points on major roads
The provision of electricity and other public services in selected locations
Mall managers and shop owners
Passersby , shop owners and shop keepers
Passersby , shop keepers , street vendors
Passersby
Street vendors
High
High
Low
Medium
High
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