Transforming urban cities into humane friendly environment

Transforming urban cities into humane friendly environment

By Ghadeer Ghloum

KUWAIT: As the concrete jungles keep expanding, we often forget that cities are more than just structures of cement and glass. It is time to revitalize the idea of humanizing cities. To highlight the necessity of prioritizing genuine human experiences, Kuwait Times interviewed Ibtesam Al-Ali, Senior Environmental Health Specialist, who explores the potential of giving life to our concrete jungles by creating spaces where people thrive, connect, and truly live.

Kuwait Times: What is the importance of urban humanization in urban life?

Al-Ali: Urban humanization is not a new concept, and it refers to transforming urban cities into humane and environmentally friendly cities. This concept is very important in changing the lives of people, which have become filled with challenges. The concept aims to keep up with the fast-paced life style, where the physical and mental health of individuals are the priority. Urban humanization seeks to rescue people from this life full of pressure in all its forms and provide them with a simpler life where they can easily practice their humanity.

For example, leaving your house in the morning to go to work and finding green spaces and trees filling the front of your house reduces the harsh temperatures in