This is Chapter 1 of a graduation project by Ali Amjad Zuhair Al Alami at Ajman University. It covers the introduction, definition, objectives, and historical background of the Amman Boulevard project in Amman, Jordan.
This document is Chapter 1 of a graduation project titled 'Amman Youth Hub & Boulevard' by Ali Amjad Zuhair Al Alami at Ajman University. It is intended for academic review and presents the project's objectives and historical background.
The chapter begins with an introduction defining Amman Boulevard as a shaded pedestrian link that unites scattered entertainment, commercial, and exhibition spaces in Amman. It describes the boulevard as a transformation of Old Amman into New Amman using limestone architecture.
Key definitions include the boulevard as a social infrastructure, the concept of renovating traditional limestone architecture, and the material identity using local limestone with steel, glass, and concrete. The three main plazas are Main Plaza, Open Theater Plaza, and Dancing Fountain Plaza.
The document outlines the six parts of the boulevard: day-to-night transformation, Car Court for events, walkability prioritization, and the linear sequence of destinations including Main Entrance Plaza, Creative House, Art & Culture Zone, Open Theater Plaza, Dancing Fountain Plaza, and Nightlife Zone.
The 'Why & How' section addresses fragmentation, lack of walkability, lost identity, and untapped potential in Amman. The proposed solution involves creating a continuous shaded pedestrian spine, renovating limestone architecture, structuring around three plazas, and designing spaces for changing functions throughout the day.
Objectives include establishing a unified boulevard, reinterpreting Jordanian identity, and supporting local creatives and businesses through galleries, studios, workshops, markets, and performance spaces.