Future Landscape and Public Realm

Qatar | Construction

Third Party Event

27 Oct 2014 - 28 Oct 2014

In addition to the Ministry of Municipality & Urban Planning, the Public Works Authority – Ashghal – will also be well represented with speakers participating in two panel discussions on incorporating sustainability goals into Public Realm strategy and on the importance of fully considering the end-user requirements when designing and constructing landscaped spaces. 

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