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Research Article

The past as a catalyst for cultural sustainability in historic cities; the case of Doha, Qatar

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Pages 470-486 | Received 13 Mar 2020, Accepted 02 Aug 2020, Published online: 13 Sep 2020

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Figure 1. A mismatch between the cultural and economic forces resulted in a partial demolition of the significant Al Asmakh house in 2013

Figure 1. A mismatch between the cultural and economic forces resulted in a partial demolition of the significant Al Asmakh house in 2013

Figure 2. Pressures of financial considerations leading to real estate high rise development encircling the low rise houses in Old Doha, Qatar

Figure 2. Pressures of financial considerations leading to real estate high rise development encircling the low rise houses in Old Doha, Qatar

Figure 3. Map of Qatar, showing the location of Doha on the eastern coast (https://www.google.com.qa)

Figure 3. Map of Qatar, showing the location of Doha on the eastern coast (https://www.google.com.qa)

Figure 4. Pressures of economic forces resulting in the erosion of many historic districts, leaving only a few patches in old Doha (Courtesy of Qatar museums)

Figure 4. Pressures of economic forces resulting in the erosion of many historic districts, leaving only a few patches in old Doha (Courtesy of Qatar museums)

Figure 5. Location of Souk Waqif and Msheireb (Heart of Doha) in old Doha

Figure 5. Location of Souk Waqif and Msheireb (Heart of Doha) in old Doha

Figure 6. Showing the main areas in the Souk (Courtesy the private engineering office)

Figure 6. Showing the main areas in the Souk (Courtesy the private engineering office)

Figure 7. Views are showing the Souk state before the beginning of restoration in 2004 (Courtesy the private engineering office)

Figure 7. Views are showing the Souk state before the beginning of restoration in 2004 (Courtesy the private engineering office)

Figure 8. Souk Waqif; the restaurants’ area provides a bustling life day and night

Figure 8. Souk Waqif; the restaurants’ area provides a bustling life day and night

Figure 9. Msheireb project respecting the existing traditional urban pattern (Courtesy Msheireb Properties)

Figure 9. Msheireb project respecting the existing traditional urban pattern (Courtesy Msheireb Properties)

Figure 10. Master Plan of Msheireb showing the five main zones (Courtesy Msheireb Properties)

Figure 10. Master Plan of Msheireb showing the five main zones (Courtesy Msheireb Properties)

Figure 11. Msheireb project respecting the existing traditional urban pattern (Courtesy Msheireb Properties)

Figure 11. Msheireb project respecting the existing traditional urban pattern (Courtesy Msheireb Properties)