Livelihood Reports Al Amrikeya Area - Final Assessment | Page 8

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Background 1 1.1 Introduction to the AAA Project 3 1.2 Description of the Consultant’s Role 5 1.3 Key Aspects of Method 6 1.3.1 Physical Condition Survey 6 1.3.2 Social Survey 7 1.3.3 Interviews with Governmental and non-governmental stake holders 7 2 Understanding the Development Context 9 2.1 Location and Boundaries 11 2.2 History and Evolution of the Area 15 2.3 Built Environment Analysis 19 2.3.1 Urban Features 19 2.3.2 Land Use and Activities 24 2.3.3 Traffic, Mobility and Accessibility 47 2.3.4 Infrastructure and Paving Conditions 61 2.3.5 Public Open Space Elements 69 2.3.6 Environmental Aspects 81 2.3.7 Safety Hazards 83 2.4 Socio-Economic Analysis 86 2.4.1 Social Aspects in the Public Open Space 86 2.4.2 Economic Aspects 91 2.4.3 Real Estate Market 95 2.5 Institutional/Legal Framework Analysis 99 2.5.1 Laws, Bylaws and Regulations 2.5.2 Formal Institutional Framework 103 2.5.3 Informal Relationships 105 2.5.4 The AAA Stakeholder Analysis 105 99