Urban Generation Z and Future Aspirations for Friendly Urban Public Spaces in the City: A Case Study of Central Park, New Damietta City | ||
| Port-Said Engineering Research Journal | ||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 12 March 2025 | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/pserj.2025.342299.1385 | ||
| Author | ||
| Riham Salah Mohamed* | ||
| Architectural Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Horus University Egypt, New Damietta, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Creating a healthy and sustainable environment has become a global imperative to address environmental, economic, social, and urban concerns. Children and adolescents, who account for the majority of society, require an environment that meets their future aspirations. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child promotes child-friendly cities to meet their requirements. The study aims to establish a new planning approach to support the development of urban spaces for Generation Z. The study presents a five-stage framework, including identifying the importance and objectives of a child-friendly city, analyzing global case studies, identifying the characteristics of Generation Z, and developing specifications for open public spaces for Generation Z that are compatible with the Sustainable Development Goals. Finally, applying AI-based design tools to propose a renewed design for the central park of New Damietta City. The design aligns with the richness of this generation's culture and is innovative, focusing on activities that align with environmental, social, cultural, and economic dimensions. It also reflects their needs, connection to technology, and future aspirations. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Place Making; Urban Public Spaces; Children City; Generation Z; AI | ||
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