تركز وزارة البلديات والإسكان خلال السنوات الأخيرة على التحول نحو التصميم الحضري من أبرز التحولات في تخطيط المدن، خلال السنوات الأخيرة، حيث لم يعد التركيز منصباً على البنية التحتية وحدها، إنما أصبح مطلوباً أن تكون المدن أكثر أنسنة وتنفساً، بما يضيف لحياة الناس لوناً مختلفاً ويحقق فارقاً لافتاً !
من هنا، جاء مشروع «بهجة» ترويجاً لجمال المدن السعودية، وترسيخ علاقة عميقة بين الفرد ومدينته يحقق الصلة ويبعث بالراحة في عيشه ويعزز الانتماء في مجتمعه !
في الأعوام الأخيرة، بدأت الوزارة التحول بفلسفة واضحة نحو الاهتمام بالتحول الحضري؛ وذلك تحقيقاً لمستهدفات رؤية السعودية 2030، والوصول إلى أسلوب حياة يتسم بالرفاهية والبهجة، ومن الملاحظ للأعين أن الفضاءات العامة حُسِّنت وتحولت مخططاتها إلى جزء من هوية أنسنتها المستهدفة في الرؤية، إذ طورت الأمانات أكثر من 650 ممراً للمشاة، وما يزيد على 300 كيلو متر لمسارات الدراجات، وأنشأت أكثر من 500 منطقة لألعاب الأطفال، وأوجدت ما يزيد على 300 ملعب مخصص لمختلف الرياضات التي تمارس في الهواء الطلق !
ومن خلال متابعتي لملف التصميم الحضري وجعلها أكثر جاذبية للسكن والعمل، أجد أن الوزارة وضعت مستهدفات طموحة، منها أن يصل السكان إلى الحدائق ضمن نطاق 800 متر فقط، وهو ما يُعد معياراً عالمياً لقياس عدالة توزيع المساحات العامة !
من اللافت في خطط السعي نحو التصميم الحضري، أن الخطة تستهدف إدخال مدن السعودية ضمن أفضل المدن عالمياً من حيث جودة المشهد الحضري، وهو هدف يبدو ممكناً في ظل هذا الزخم من الاهتمام بوضع الإنسان كمحور رئيسي في تطوير وتصميم المدن !
باختصار.. نجاح المدن بمقاييس المجتمع يأتي من خلال تدخلات حضرية توفر جميع المقومات التي تعزز تجربة العيش فيها !
تابع قناة عكاظ على الواتساب
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has focused in recent years on the shift towards urban design, one of the most prominent transformations in city planning. The emphasis is no longer solely on infrastructure; rather, it has become essential for cities to be more humanized and breathable, adding a different color to people's lives and making a noticeable difference!
From this perspective, the "Bahja" project was launched to promote the beauty of Saudi cities and to establish a deep connection between individuals and their cities, achieving a bond that brings comfort to their lives and enhances their sense of belonging in their communities!
In recent years, the ministry has begun to shift with a clear philosophy towards urban transformation; this is in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, aiming for a lifestyle characterized by luxury and joy. It is noticeable that public spaces have been improved, and their designs have become part of the targeted humanization identity in the vision. The municipalities have developed more than 650 pedestrian pathways, over 300 kilometers of bike paths, created more than 500 children's play areas, and established over 300 sports fields for various outdoor sports!
Through my observation of the urban design file and making it more attractive for living and working, I find that the ministry has set ambitious targets, including ensuring that residents can reach parks within just 800 meters, which is considered a global standard for measuring the fairness of public space distribution!
Notably, in the plans aimed at urban design, the strategy targets placing Saudi cities among the best cities globally in terms of urban landscape quality, a goal that seems achievable given the current momentum of interest in placing humans at the core of city development and design!
In summary, the success of cities by community standards comes through urban interventions that provide all the elements that enhance the living experience within them!
From this perspective, the "Bahja" project was launched to promote the beauty of Saudi cities and to establish a deep connection between individuals and their cities, achieving a bond that brings comfort to their lives and enhances their sense of belonging in their communities!
In recent years, the ministry has begun to shift with a clear philosophy towards urban transformation; this is in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, aiming for a lifestyle characterized by luxury and joy. It is noticeable that public spaces have been improved, and their designs have become part of the targeted humanization identity in the vision. The municipalities have developed more than 650 pedestrian pathways, over 300 kilometers of bike paths, created more than 500 children's play areas, and established over 300 sports fields for various outdoor sports!
Through my observation of the urban design file and making it more attractive for living and working, I find that the ministry has set ambitious targets, including ensuring that residents can reach parks within just 800 meters, which is considered a global standard for measuring the fairness of public space distribution!
Notably, in the plans aimed at urban design, the strategy targets placing Saudi cities among the best cities globally in terms of urban landscape quality, a goal that seems achievable given the current momentum of interest in placing humans at the core of city development and design!
In summary, the success of cities by community standards comes through urban interventions that provide all the elements that enhance the living experience within them!
