Q Life Magazine Q Magazine December 2017 | Page 73
Looking to the future |
Msheireb
Downtown Doha
Traditional heritage, smart technology
Msheireb Downtown Doha is the world’s first sustainable
and smart downtown regeneration project. Mixing
elements of traditional heritage with the latest smart city
technology it will provide a unique experience to those
that live, work, or visit the revived historical commercial
heart of Doha. In line with QNV 2030, it is a landmark
destination serving as a portal to showcase Qatar’s
glorious past and soaring ambitions for the future.
Rooted in the past, looking to the future
Msheireb means ‘a place to drink water’ in Arabic and
the iconic landmark honours centuries of tradition
by being an oasis for residents and visitors alike. Devised
in consultation with top architects, city planners,
engineers, and academics, Msheireb Downtown Doha’s
mission is to encourage social interaction, cultural
respect and environmental sustainability by employing
new approaches to urban planning.
Msheireb Downtown Doha presents a unique
combination of connectivity, convergence and
collaboration. It will be a new economic, social and
civic hub and is set to be one of the region’s most desired
destinations. The blend of different quarters will bring
people back to their roots while providing the platform
for innovation that is the benchmark of the future.
With more than 2,000 residents, 20,000 workers
and 50,000 visitors it will be a thriving and vibrant
community offering a blend of experiences that
include business, retail, culture, entertainment
and residential offerings. All supported by carefully
planned tram routes and public transportation services
that provide residents and visitors with a lifestyle
of convenience in a seamlessly connected community.
Introducing the most intelligent city in the world
Msheireb Downtown Doha aims to unite the Doha
of yesterday with the country’s vision of tomorrow. The
smart renewal of the city centre will instil a traditional
sense of community and a strong sense of culture and
heritage. As one of the smartest city districts in the
world, residents, guests, and visitors to Doha will have
the opportunity to experience smart city technologies
at the highest level throughout.
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