01General Supplies and Services Department
Responsible for campus landscaping, open-space maintenance, green-area development, and ensuring safe public access to gardens and walkways.
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Public Access – Green/Open Spaces
Free public access to campus green spaces and recreational areas.
Executive Summary
Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU) is committed to ensuring free and inclusive public access to its green spaces, landscaped areas, recreational grounds, outdoor seating zones, and pedestrian-friendly open environments as part of its alignment with SDG11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).
The university hosts a large network of green corridors, open plazas, pedestrian walkways, tree-lined paths, and landscaped gardens that remain accessible to students, faculty, visitors, and members of the local community throughout the year. These spaces serve as vital cultural, social, and recreational environments that promote well-being, physical activity, community interaction, and urban environmental quality.
Through the Pedestrian Access Priority Procedure and the Sustainable Building and Campus Planning Policy, AAU prioritizes walkability, environmental health, open-space usability, and community-friendly campus design. AAU also organizes outdoor workshops, green-space cultural events, and design exhibitions that make its outdoor landscape an active, accessible, and inclusive public space for all.
Centers and Departments
02Arena Complex
Provides access to surrounding outdoor recreational areas, sports fields, seating zones, and community-friendly green environments used during events and public activities.
03Sustainability and International Ranking Center (SIRC)
Oversees policies related to green-space access, monitors SDG11 indicators for open spaces, and ensures transparency about campus green design and public access.
04Faculty of Architecture and Design
Integrates green-space planning, public-space design, and community-access principles into student projects, outdoor exhibitions, and open-air workshops held in campus gardens.
05Teaching and Learning Center (TLC)
Uses outdoor areas for public learning circles, group discussions, and outdoor cultural events, supporting open education in green campus environments.
Activities
01Student & Community Outdoor Visits to the Southern Corniche Walkway (Aqaba)
A field trip that provided open access to a major public waterfront park – showcasing sustainable landscape design and high-quality public open space.
02Architectural Field Visits to Historical Open-Space Landscapes (Jerash, Jabal Al-Qala’a, Al-Muwaqqar)
These visits included access to open archaeological parks, cultural landscapes, and public historical sites, connecting students and community members with Jordan’s urban green heritage.
03Outdoor AI Design Workshop – Held in AAU Open Spaces
The Faculty of Architecture and Design held public workshops in AAU’s outdoor spaces, enabling community access to learning activities in healthy green environments.
04“Women on the Green Path” National Environmental Workshop
Promoted women’s engagement in environmental sustainability and the use of outdoor green spaces for cultural and environmental learning activities..
05Arena Complex Outdoor Cultural & Recreational Events
The Arena hosts open public events, outdoor exhibitions, fitness activities, and community gatherings in its surrounding green environments and pedestrian-friendly spaces.
Impact Evaluation & Development Plan
A
Performance Evaluation
- Structured Assessment Tools
AAU uses structured tools to assess green-space accessibility and public usage, including: • campus walkability audits, • green-space capacity assessments, • environmental quality surveys, • public-space safety checklists, • visitor and student usage feedback tools.
- Annual Assessment Cycles
Annual evaluations monitor: • open-space usability, • accessibility improvements, • green-space health and maintenance, • community participation in outdoor events, • environmental comfort indicators (shade, seating, vegetation density).
- Quantitative & Qualitative Indicators
Indicators include: • total green/open-space accessible area, • number of public outdoor events hosted annually, • community footfall data, • satisfaction surveys, • qualitative reflections from outdoor academic and cultural activities.
- Integration with Curriculum
Findings support curriculum enhancement in: • landscape architecture, • sustainable urban design, • environmental studies, • community-based planning and public-space design.
Outdoor spaces are increasingly used as open-air learning zones for workshops, exhibitions, and design critiques.
- Transparency and Public Reporting
AAU publishes all open-space and environmental-access data through: • AAU Sustainability Portal • Sustainability Report 2024–2025 • SDG11 Executive Sustainability Report
B
Development Actions
- Action 1: Green-Campus Expansion Project
Increase the total area of campus green spaces and create shaded community seating areas. Target: +10% green-space increase by 2027.
- Action 2: Community Open-Space Access Program
Offer open recreational days, guided green-space tours, and public outdoor events. Target: 12 open-access green events annually.
- Action 3: Pedestrian & Safety Enhancement Initiative
Improve pedestrian pathways, lighting, signage, and accessible outdoor circulation routes. Target: 100% accessibility compliance by 2026.
- Action 4: Digital Green-Space Dashboard
Track environmental conditions, usage statistics, and open-space accessibility. Target: Operational by 2026.
- Action 5: Municipal Green Collaboration
Partner with local authorities to develop green-corridor projects and community gardens. Target: 3 joint projects annually.
C
Benchmarking & Best Practice
AAU benchmarks its green/open-space access model against: • University of British Columbia (Green Campus Systems) • University of Melbourne (Landscape Sustainability) • University of Cambridge (Public Green Access) • University of Gothenburg (Community Public Spaces)
Best Practices Adopted- open outdoor learning spaces• walkability-first campus design • inclusive green-area accessibility • community environmental engagement • transparent reporting on green infrastructure
Aligned with: • National Green Growth Strategy • Ministry of Environment Urban Green Planning Framework • Sustainable Building and Campus Planning Policy • Pedestrian Access Priority Procedure
Future Goal (by 2028)Establish the AAU Community Green Hub, a dedicated outdoor environmental-education space for community workshops, exhibitions, and public green-learning activities.
Institutional Integration Summary
AAU promotes public access to green and open spaces through coordinated actions by the General Supplies and Services Department, Arena Complex, SIRC, Faculty of Architecture & Design, and TLC. These units ensure accessible, safe, and vibrant outdoor environments that foster community well-being, environmental awareness, and social engagement – strengthening AAU’s contribution to SDG11 and supporting national sustainable urban development goals.
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