Assist Prof. Dr. Tarryn Paquet, Qatar University, Qatar
Dr. Tarryn Nicole Kennedy Paquet is an Assistant Professor of Architecture and Urban Planning at Qatar University. Her passion for people, teaching, and the built environment has guided her expertise in strategic urban planning, sustainability, and urban integration. With extensive academic and practical experience, Dr. Paquet contributes meaningfully to urban development, blending academic theory with community-centered solutions. 🏙️📚
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Education 🎓
Dr. Paquet earned her academic credentials from the Universities of Cape Town (Ph.D. in Architecture and Town & Regional Planning), Stellenbosch (M.A. in Urban Geography), and Pretoria (BTRP cum laude). Her distinguished background is further recognized by memberships in prestigious societies and numerous academic awards. 📜✨
Experience 🏢
Dr. Paquet has held prominent roles, including Deputy Director for Integrated Development Planning and Local Economic Development at Mkhondo Municipality. Her consultancy projects and strategic planning work have influenced local policies and sustainable practices in various urban settings. 🌍📝
Research Interests 📊
Dr. Paquet’s research focuses on strategic urban planning, emotion geographies, sense of place and belonging, sustainability, and housing policies. Her projects explore the rapid urbanization impacts in Qatar, fostering cultural placemaking and enhancing well-being. 🏛️🌆
Awards 🏆
A recognized scholar, Dr. Paquet has received numerous awards, including international scholarships and honors. Her academic achievements and contributions have solidified her reputation in urban planning and sustainable development circles. 🎖️🌍
Publication Top Notes 📄
Tradition, transformation, and Re-creation in two marketplaces: Souq Al wakrah and Souq Waqif, Qatar
A planning method for transit villages in Qatar: Souq Waqif historical district in Doha
A planning methodology for the adaptive transit oriented development: The case of Souq Waqif in Doha
Local implementation of national policy: “Breaking new ground” in the coastal towns of the Overberg municipal area?
The impact of globalization on the revival of innovative housing models in Doha, Qatar
The Relationship Between White Privilege, Segregation, Topophobia and Symbolic Boundaries in Secunda, Mpumalanga
On urban fear: privilege, symbolic violence, topophobia: the everyday experiences of middle-class women in Secunda, South Africa
Transit-Oriented Development in Middle Eastern Cities: The Urban Renewal Framework for the Souq Waqif in Doha, Qatar
Transit-Oriented Development of the Qatar National Museum Metro Station in Al-Slata, Doha, Qatar
The rise of the Phoenix or an Achilles heel? : Breaking New Ground’s impact on urban sustainability and integration