Revitalizing Historic Al-Salt Downtown: Implementing Smart City Tools and Sustainable Urban Planning Strategies


World Heritage Site: As-Salt - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality

Publication Year: 2025

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHE1BA67BC46E

Summary

A new master plan for Al-Salt Downtown integrates smart city tools with sustainable urban planning to revitalize the historic site while preserving its cultural identity. The study identifies key development areas, including pedestrian paths, green public spaces, and heritage building restoration, through detailed spatial analysis and mental mapping. It proposes digital connectivity enhancements and residential/commercial improvements to foster an integrated experience for residents and visitors, ensuring a balanced approach that conserves Al-Salt's unique urban structure and promotes long-term sustainability.

Citation

Atiyat, D., Khraisat, D., Alsoub, A., Tabbalat, S., Altawaiha, I., & Hyeasat, H. (2025). Revitalizing Historic Al-Salt Downtown: Implementing Smart City Tools and Sustainable Urban Planning Strategies. International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning, 20(3), 949–959. https://doi.org/10.18280/ijsdp.200303

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