Assessing the effect of urban form on social sustainability: a proposed ‘Integrated Measuring Tools Method’ for urban neighborhoods in Dubai

Abstract Among the three pillars of sustainability, social sustainability has received least attention, especially among studies addressing sustainable housing development in Dubai’s urban neighborhoods. Unfortunately, these neighborhoods are not showing enough vibrancy their public spaces and amenities which seemingly undermined sustainability. The lack a comprehensive tool that can assess interlinked indicators urged research to propose an Integrated Measuring Tools Method (IMTM), incorporates relevant computational simulation techniques alongside appropriate conventional qualitative tools. proposed IMTM was utilized assessing within form existing neighborhood Dubai. assessment revealed various characteristics including; density, land-use, mobility options, networks, streets layouts, built environment’s safety aesthetic qualities, main factors undermining studied locality. results informed set suggested redevelopment strategies/guidelines for this takes into consideration exiting constraints opportunities. These included; increasing density by infill development, redefining land-use achieve diversity types decentralized amenities, diversifying improving spatial integration networks while restraining private cars movement, accessibility, enriching landscape, finally enhancing quality services. A scenario based on strategies. When compared utilizing IMTM, it proved significantly better attainment principles. So, might be claimed its outcomes valid basis assessing, redeveloping validating with similar typology Dubai, potentially region.