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<p>Over the past five decades, Oman has undergone a rapid urban transformation, shifting from dense, traditional settlements to sprawling modern developments. This paper provides a topological exploration of this shift based on the structure of neighborhood street networks. The research objective is to quantitatively comprehend the differences in the structural properties of street networks between pre- and post-1984 Omani settlements. Utilizing a comparative case study approach, we analyze three traditional and three modern neighborhoods using Space Syntax methodology to assess properties of connectivity, geometry, and centrality. The results reveal statistically significant differences between the two settlement types. Traditional street networks are characterized by higher connectivity, shorter and more uniform segment lengths, and slightly higher average integration values, suggesting a finer-grained urban fabric with greater potential for pedestrian route choice. Conversely, modern networks exhibit lower connectivity, longer street segments, and a more hierarchical structure, which is consistent with a more vehicle-oriented layout. The findings suggest that post-1984 planning policies are associated with measurable changes in the spatial attributes of Omani neighborhoods. This research contributes to the discourse on urban development in the Arabian Peninsula, offering critical insights for future urban planning and policy.</p>

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Street network transformation in Oman: a comparative analysis of traditional and modern neighborhoods

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    2026年6月15日

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  • Gustavo Maciel Gonçalves,
  • Gustavo De Siqueira,
  • Amal Al Balushi,
  • Adam Nadolny

摘要

Over the past five decades, Oman has undergone a rapid urban transformation, shifting from dense, traditional settlements to sprawling modern developments. This paper provides a topological exploration of this shift based on the structure of neighborhood street networks. The research objective is to quantitatively comprehend the differences in the structural properties of street networks between pre- and post-1984 Omani settlements. Utilizing a comparative case study approach, we analyze three traditional and three modern neighborhoods using Space Syntax methodology to assess properties of connectivity, geometry, and centrality. The results reveal statistically significant differences between the two settlement types. Traditional street networks are characterized by higher connectivity, shorter and more uniform segment lengths, and slightly higher average integration values, suggesting a finer-grained urban fabric with greater potential for pedestrian route choice. Conversely, modern networks exhibit lower connectivity, longer street segments, and a more hierarchical structure, which is consistent with a more vehicle-oriented layout. The findings suggest that post-1984 planning policies are associated with measurable changes in the spatial attributes of Omani neighborhoods. This research contributes to the discourse on urban development in the Arabian Peninsula, offering critical insights for future urban planning and policy.