Deema Alattar

Mrs. Deema Alattar

PHD in Architecture first year candidate, has 6 years of work experience as an architect in Qatar – 3 years as site Resident Engineer and 3 years as a Designer. As a site engineer, she worked in residential, educational, warehouses and commercial and retail projects. She accomplished ‘Masters in Urban Planning and Design’ program at Qatar University. She completed her Bachelor Degree in Architecture (Hons) accredited from Greenwich University in UK. Also, she is a GSAS Certified practitioner.

Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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25 May 2021 in Designs
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Deema Alattar
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MGMICHAEL GROSVALD
MICHAEL GROSVALD
RARashid Al-Matwi
Rashid Al-Matwi
In recent decades, Doha, the capital of Qatar, has experienced a large-scale transformation due to globalization and rapid economic growth. Recently, these changes have led to a focus on infrastructural development and the launch of the city’s metro project, whose success will depend heavily on Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). TOD focuses on the “3Ds” principles—design, density, and diversity—aiming to create walkable neighborhoods and well-integrated public transportation, with diverse mixed land uses and high-density, sustainable growth. In combining the concepts of livability, sustainable urbanism, and urban sociology, TOD leads to the creation of vibrant and active neighborhoods. The present research project focuses on TOD around Doha’s West Bay metro station, using the city’s central business district as a case study. The aim of this research project is to investigate the existing site conditions of the West Bay area, evaluate them with respect to TOD principles, and then propose a master plan for improved development. The final product of the research project is a proposal with design guidelines that are aimed at increasing the ridership of the West Bay metro station and creating a more attractive and dynamic neighborhood.