Challenges of Establishing Sustainable Logistics Urban Park in the Middle Eastern Countries

Urban parks improve the overall quality of life (QoL) by reducing CO2 emissions, depression, anxiety, and fatigue. Urban green spaces shape our lives by influencing our mental and physical well-being. High-income dwellers of low-density urban areas enjoy a wide range of health benefits because they have better access to sustainable logistics urban parks (SLUPs), while the economically disadvantaged sometimes have fewer chances to access parks in their high-density suburbs in Middle Eastern Countries (MECs). The disparity in accessibility to urban parks raises questions about the inclusivity of civic facilities. Therefore, this study seeks to answer the following question: What challenges do MECs face in the successful implementation of SLUPs? This study aimed to analyze and understand the challenges of establishing SLUPs in MECs. To achieve this aim, this study adopted a mixed-method approach, whereby in-depth interviews and questionnaire surveys were utilized to collect and validate the data. The study outcome shows that the gap in stakeholder collaboration and high land prices are the major challenges, whereas sociability issues, lack of awareness, and interest are the minor challenges in establishing SLUPs in MECs.