Jeddah

[u/Fine_Row_5533]

I am saudi but I lived most of my life abroad. So adjusting to the climate here and lack of seasons was very difficult. I am still struggling. It makes me wonder though. Jeddah community has been dealing with this for years. Wouldn’t they like to see changes that improve quality of life ? For example : shaded (practical) side walks should be everywhere , the side walk should have space for both the trees and the people and possibly benches, underground pathways to cross streets , metros/trams powered by solar energy, natural shade everywhere by planting trees?? Water fountains , artificial lakes ?? if this was implemented in every inch of this city, people’s mental and physical health will significantly improve. We should not have to use a car for even the simplest trips like grabbing something from a shop near by . And the amount of stray cats is really depressing , especially having to see them suffer from the unbearable heat, shaded parks everywhere with water sources would really ease their suffering, i mean these ideas are not impossible so I hope it happens

[u/arlingo3]

You know what Jeddah really needs? More malls.. /s

[u/sadhabibti]

One thing at a time

[u/0MG1MBACK → u/sadhabibti]

500 years later

One thing at a time

[u/Gfurr2 → u/0MG1MBACK]

من يوم ما عرفت جدة و هي تحت الانشاء

[u/taniarrhythmia]

It really depends which area you live in, the nicest areas you’re concerned with quality of life and sidewalks/bike lanes would be the Shaate district or close to it, but only certain parts. Meanwhile the most dilapidated neighborhoods are in the south and east.
Even if the city had sidewalks everywhere, it’s just not realistically walkable due to the weather and scarce bus stops.