Abu Dhabi streets to feature in global design guide

Abu Dhabi's streets are to feature in an international guide setting out the first ever worldwide standards for designing roads and public spaces. Courtesy Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council

ABU DHABI// The emirate’s streets are to feature in an international guide setting out the first worldwide standards for designing roads and public spaces, the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council has announced.

The UAE is the first country from the Middle East to be included in the Global Street Design Guide. Abu Dhabi will be used as an example and is one of 50 cities from 32 countries to be featured.

The UPC was invited to contribute to the Global Street Design Guide, being compiled by the US National Association of City Transportation Officials. The guide, which aims to set a global benchmark in urban street design, will feature examples from around the world of streets which incorporate international best practice.

NACTO selected Abu Dhabi for inclusion in the guide because of its growing reputation for improving quality of life for residents by providing sustainable, safe and walkable streets.