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URBAN WALKABILITY IN A MEGACITY CONTEXT AN EXAMINATION OF JOHAR BLOCK13 KARACHI

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-III).20      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-III).20      Published : Sep 2024

Urban Walkability in a Megacity Context: An Examination of Johar Block-13, Karachi

Abstract

    This study examines the walkability perceptions of residents in Johar Block-13, Karachi, focusing on pedestrian satisfaction and infrastructure needs. Using surveys and field observations, the research identifies key concerns, including poor sidewalk maintenance, limited crossing accessibility, inadequate lighting, and safety issues, with 76% of respondents feeling unsafe while walking. Additionally, noise pollution, vehicle congestion, and the lack of pedestrian-friendly amenities detract from the overall walkability experience. Results indicate significant dissatisfaction with the current infrastructure, especially regarding accessibility for vulnerable groups, including the elderly and disabled. The findings underscore a need for targeted improvements to foster a safer, more accessible environment, enhancing pedestrian activity and quality of life in Johar Block-13. The study's findings may help policymakers and urban planners design a city that can promote walking.

    (1) Muhammad Khurram Khan
    Postgraduate Student, Department of City and Regional Planning, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, 76062, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Mir Aftab Hussain Talpur
    Professor, Department of City and Regional Planning, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Aqta Urf Aqsa
    Lecturer, Department of Architecture and Planning, Dawood University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Khan, M. K., Talpur, M. A. H., & Aqsa, A. U. (2024). Urban Walkability in a Megacity Context: An Examination of Johar Block-13, Karachi. Global Social Sciences Review, IX(III), 201-211. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-III).20

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Khan, Muhammad Khurram, Mir Aftab Hussain Talpur, and Aqta Urf Aqsa. 2024. "Urban Walkability in a Megacity Context: An Examination of Johar Block-13, Karachi." Global Social Sciences Review, IX (III): 201-211 doi: 10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-III).20

HARVARD

    HARVARD : KHAN, M. K., TALPUR, M. A. H. & AQSA, A. U. 2024. Urban Walkability in a Megacity Context: An Examination of Johar Block-13, Karachi. Global Social Sciences Review, IX, 201-211.

MHRA

    MHRA : Khan, Muhammad Khurram, Mir Aftab Hussain Talpur, and Aqta Urf Aqsa. 2024. "Urban Walkability in a Megacity Context: An Examination of Johar Block-13, Karachi." Global Social Sciences Review, IX: 201-211

MLA

    MLA : Khan, Muhammad Khurram, Mir Aftab Hussain Talpur, and Aqta Urf Aqsa. "Urban Walkability in a Megacity Context: An Examination of Johar Block-13, Karachi." Global Social Sciences Review, IX.III (2024): 201-211 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Khan, Muhammad Khurram, Talpur, Mir Aftab Hussain, and Aqsa, Aqta Urf (2024), "Urban Walkability in a Megacity Context: An Examination of Johar Block-13, Karachi", Global Social Sciences Review, IX (III), 201-211

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Khan, Muhammad Khurram, Mir Aftab Hussain Talpur, and Aqta Urf Aqsa. "Urban Walkability in a Megacity Context: An Examination of Johar Block-13, Karachi." Global Social Sciences Review IX, no. III (2024): 201-211. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-III).20