Future Vision for the Urban Development Strategy of Otoma, Dhamar, Yemen

Abstract

This research discusses the visions and perceptions of the urban development strategy in Otomah directorate, Dhamar governate, Republic of Yemen based on studies, data, information and statistics obtained either. from relevant authorities or from the studies concerned with the aspects of the subject matter. The research aims to develop basic features and outlines of future vision for the urban development strategy of Otomah directorate by studying and analyzing all the activities and the economic fundamentals this directorate enjoys. Furthermore, working to take the advantage of natural and economic possibilities and constituents in order to achieve balance between population and available resources to provide services to the community and upgrade to the existing ones taking into account the protection of the natural environment and achieve ecological balance in the directorate. The research methodology relied on studying and analyzing the economic activities such as agriculture, tourism, environment diversity and animal wealth. - Studying the most important problems that hinder the process of development through collecting and analyzing data about the current situation in all governmental agencies and related organizations. - Studying the basic considerations of the establishment of urban communities. - Studying the potentials and decide the necessary projects and the ways of funding, in addition to the trends in urban development.