Enhancing Urban Livability through Pedestrianization: Evidence from Kohinoor Market, Faisalabad

Abstract

The rapid increase in vehicular dominance on streets and roads undermines the human scale in an urban fabric. The need to establish an environment of safety and nurturing public space should be pedestrians urgently.This study explains how public areas in Pakistan face a decline in providing a safe an healthy environment for pedestrians and how Pakistan could improve pedestrianization through accepting strategies from international urban case studies. The research uses a qualitative case study approach with Kohinoor market Faisalabad a renowned urban square in Faisalabad the 3^rd largest city in Pakistan along with development of understanding some of international urban squares case Studies.

A case study of Kohinoor market in Faisalabad Pakistan highlights some of the problematic conditions faced by pedestrians. Kohinoor market is arguably one of the largest commercial centers, and appears to be in worst shape for pedestrian travel, and has decreased walkability in the area. In order to make some adaptable design rules, these condition were compared to excellent pedestrianized environment internationally. In comparison to the selected pedestrian friendly environments the case study suggests that, pedestrian-friendly solution like, traffic ban, sharing the street and re-design of public realm, can have positive effect on walkability and quality of life in Pakistani cities. This instruction provides the best model, which is to be implemented in third most populous city in Pakistan to improve the public space. Research would contributes to the wider debate of urban improvements and urban sustainable environment.