Livelihood Reports Al Amrikeya Area - Final Assessment | Page 176

Nature of issue Problems Needs Recommenda- tions Identified by Priority 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-Hos- sary Park Passersby, street vendors, shop keepers and owners Medium Traffic mobility and accessi- bility Traffic jams and disrespect for street direc- tions Better manage- ment of traffic in the area Pedestrianizing the area for some hours of the day in order to alleviate traffic jams and prioritize pedestrian circulation Mall manag- ers and shop owners High Lack of park- ing spaces on ground Increase in parking spaces that are open to the public Multi-story parking lot Passersby, shop owners and shop keepers High Scattered infor- Amalgamation Locating an Passersby, shop mal transport organized bus keepers, street of bus stops vendors nodes and stop in a nearby into formal relocation of transport nodes location microbus sta- tion to a farther location Low Basement ga- rages inacces- sible Obstructed and unsafe pedes- trian access to the Al-Amriki- yya Area from outside Infrastructure and paving conditions Improved pe- destrian cross- ing methods Utilizing garages in the basements of mall Pedestrianizing some areas of the AAA Passersby Medium Street vendors High Ensuring the safety of pedes- trian crossing points on major roads Street vendors Electricity The provision of illegally acquire and power for electricity and power supply street vendors other public from nearby services in se- Affordable pub- shops lected locations lic bathrooms Lack of public bathrooms 3.2 | Main Problems And Needs Highlighted By The Assessment Participants | 118