Abu Dabi Utilities Manual

Abu Dhabi Urban Street and Utility Design Tool User Guide
Table of Contents
1. Start
Here 3
1.1. Introduction 4
1.2. First
time
user? 5-11
1.3. Street
Typology 12
1.4. Pedestrian
Realm 13-14
1.5. Street
Design
Elements 15
1.6. Utility
Design
Elements 16-17
2. About
the
Tool 18
2.1. The
USDM
Manual 19-20
2.2. The
UCDM
Manual 21
2.3. The
Exception
Process 22
2.4. Retrofitting
Streets 23-24
2.5. Design
Priorities
for
Too
Much
Right-of-Way 25
2.6. Design
Priorities
for
Too
Little
Right-of-Way 26
3. Using
the
Tool 27
3.1. Overview
of
the
User
Interface 28-29
3.2. Which
Mode
Should
I
Use? 30
3.3. Controlling
the
Viewport 31-32
3.4. The
Editor
Area 33-34
3.5. Setting
the
Right-of-Way 35
3.6. Settings 36-39
4. Saving
and
Exporting 40
4.1. Saving
and
Opening
the
Street
Design
Model 41
4.2. Exporting
to
PDF 42-43
4.3. Exporting
to
DXF 44-45
4.4. Exporting
to
CSV 46-47
5. Editing
the
Street 48
5.1. Adding/Removing
Street
Elements 49-51
5.2. Editing
Street
Elements 52-53
5.3. Adding
Objects 54-57
5.4. Editing
On-Street
Parking 58-59
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5.5. Editing
the
Urban
Context 60-63
5.6. Editing
the
Public
Realm
Context 64
5.7. Public
Transport
Options 65-68
5.8. Bus
Stops 69-70
5.9. Pedestrian
Crossing
and
Traffic
Calming 71-72
5.10. Street
Design
Validations 73-74
5.11. Street
Animation 75
6. Editing
the
Utilities 76
6.1. Adding/Removing
Utilities 77-78
6.2. Editing
Utility
Elements 79-83
6.3. Utility
Design
Validations 84-85
6.4. Utility
Tunnels 86-88
6.5. Custom
Utilities 89
7. Using
Estidama
Features 90
7.1. Estidama
Overview 91
7.2. Estidama
Shading
Calculation 92-93
7.3. Estidama
Water
Budget
Calculation 94
8. Keyboard
Shortcuts 95
9. Help
and
Support 96
10. Index 97-98
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1 Start Here
3
1.1 Welcome
to
the
Urban
Street
and
Utility
Design
Tool
What
is
this?
This
online
design
tool
was
created
by
the
Abu
Dhabi
Urban
Planning
Council
(UPC)
to
assist
with
the
design
of
typical
street
and
utility
cross
sections.
It
is
not
a
detailed
design
tool,
but
is
a
simplified
resource
for
designers
to
quickly
make
basic
design
decisions
about
the
composition
of
typical
street
and
utility
cross
sections.
It
is
designed
to
be
used
with
the
Urban
Street
Design
Manual
(Section
2.1)
(USDM)
and
the
Utility
Corridors
Design
Manual
(Section
2.2)
(UCDM),
and
includes
information
about
typical
street
cross
sections.
Both
manuals
are
part
of
the
UPC's
development
regulations
and
are
approved
by
the
Executive
Council
for
use
in
all
urban
streets
in
the
Emirate
-
all
streets
within
existing
or
planned
urban
areas,
except
for
rural
roads
and
urban
freeways.
Who
is
the
design
tool
for?
It
was
created
for
engineers,
architects,
designers
and
planners
working
on
the
design
of
streets
and
utility
corridors
within
Abu
Dhabi.
However,
the
tool
can
also
be
used
by
users
around
the
world
to
design
cross-sections
according
to
different
standards
and
regulations.
Will
my
design
automatically
comply
with
the
regulations
if
I
use
this
tool?
No,
you
will
still
need
to
go
through
the
normal
approvals
process.
This
tool
can
help
you
to
explore
and
test
design
ideas,
and
will
advise
on
some
regulations
such
as
the
widths
of
street
design
elements,
utility
corridor
arrangements
and
typical
dimensions.
It
is
no
substitute
for
the
normal
approvals
process
or
professional
advice.
If
you
are
in
any
doubt,
we
recommend
that
you
seek
advice
from
UPC
or
your
professional
advisors.
How
do
I
get
started
If
you
are
unfamiliar
with
the
background
information
about
this
subject,
then
read
more
about
the
Urban
Street
Design
Manual
(Section
2.1)
and
the
Utility
Corridors
Design
Manual
(Section
2.2).
If
you
would
like
to
get
started
straight
away,
then
please
see
this
step-by-step
introduction
('Using
the
tool
for
the
First
Time'
in
the
on-line
documentation).
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1.2 Using
the
Tool
for
the
First
Time
Welcome
and
thank
you
for
using
the
Abu
Dhabi
Urban
Street
and
Utility
Design
Tool.
This
step-by-step
introduction
is
designed
to
introduce
you
to
the
key
features
of
the
tool
as
quickly
as
possible.
If
you
are
unfamiliar
with
the
concept
of
'Street
Design
Elements'
and
'Utility
Corridors
Design
Elements',
please
take
a
moment
to
read
the
below
introductions.
Creating
and
Editing
Your
First
Street
This
step
by
step
introduction
takes
you
through
the
process
of
creating
your
first
street.
The
tool
supports
3
languages:
Arabic,
English,
and
French.
After
choosing
the
desired
language
on
the
startup
screen,
please
follow
the
steps
detailed
below.
1.
Choose
Design
Mode
When
the
tool
is
first
loaded,
you
need
to
choose
the
most
appropriate
design
mode
for
your
project.
Choose
New
streets
(typical
cross
sections)
for
this
step-by-step
tutorial
to
design
a
typical
street
in
Abu
Dhabi.
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2.
Choose
Street
Type
Choose
'City
Avenue'.
When
working
with
the
tool,
you
always
need
to
choose
a
street
type
to
start
with.
For
more
info
about
street
typology,
please
click
here
(Section
1.3).
More
about
the
user
interface
(Section
3.1).
3.
Introducing
the
Main
Display
The
tool
will
load
and
show
a
typical
cross
section
and
plan
view
for
a
City
Avenue.
All
options
on
the
interface
are
explained
via
short
tooltips
to
help
you
quickly
identify
the
function.
6 6
4.
Edit
Width
of
Street
Design
Elements
Street
designs
are
made
up
of
'Street
design
elements'
which
you
can
edit.
To
do
this,
click
on
any
street
design
element
and
it
will
get
highlighted
in
blue.
You
can
then
click
the
+'
button
on
the
right
to
make
it
wider.
Each
click
will
increase
the
width
by
0.1m,
until
you
reach
the
maximum
width
for
that
element
and
street
type
(in
this
case
3.0m).
To
unselect
an
element
after
you
have
finished
editing
it,
just
click
on
it
again.
Likewise,
you
can
make
street
design
elements
narrower
by
selecting
them
and
clicking
the
-
button.
Try
this
with
the
Centre
Median
to
reduce
it
to
4.5m.
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5.
Add
Objects
to
Street
Design
Elements
To
add
an
illustrative
object
(like
plants,
lighting,
shelters,
furnishing)
to
a
street
design
element,
select
the
element
where
you
want
to
add
the
object
and
select
"Edit
Objects".
You
can
then
select
an
object
from
the
available
library',
in
this
example
lighting
is
selected.
Note
that
you
cannot
add
objects
to
travel
lanes
and
parking.
6.
Edit
Urban
Context
As
well
as
street
design
elements,
you
can
also
select
the
urban
context
on
either
side
and
edit
it.
For
example,
here
you
can
click
the
building
on
the
left
and
click
the
'reduce
stories'
button
3
times
if
the
typical
8 8
building
represented
is
lower.
7.
Switching
to
Utility
Design
Scope
Press
on
the
Utilities
tab
at
the
top
right
end
of
the
screen
to
bring
on
the
utilities
design
functionality.
In
this
mode,
it
is
also
possible
to
perform
all
street
editing
available
in
the
street
design
scope.
8.
Editing
Utility
Corridor
Properties
Press
on
a
given
utility
to
bring
its
editor
on
the
right
side
of
the
screen.

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Press
on
the
Edit
shortcut
to
bring
the
detailed
utility
element
properties
that
are
grouped
under
Dimensions,
Array
(for
telecom
and
security
related
utility
corridors),
and
Advanced
tabs.
9.
Adding
a
Utility
Corridor
Press
the
add
button
to
the
top
right
of
the
editing
area
to
bring
the
utilities
toolbox.
Simply
drag
the
desired
utility
icon
from
the
toolbox
to
the
desired
area
on
the
street
cross
section.
The
tool
will
automatically
try
to
vacate
the
required
available
space
for
the
newly
inserted
utility.
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10.
Removing
a
Utility
Corridor
After
selecting
the
desired
utility
to
be
deleted,
press
the
delete
shortcut
button.
We
hope
this
quick
introduction
has
given
you
an
overview
of
what
this
tool
can
do.
For
more
details,
please
click
the
help
articles
in
the
left-hand
menu.
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1.3 Street
Typology
The
USDM
defines
urban
streets
with
a
two
name
convention.
The
first
name
is
the
Context
name,
based
on
land
use
and
community
character,
and
the
second
name
is
the
Street
Family
name,
describing
the
transport
capacity
of
the
street.
Street
Context
Names
City
Central
Business
District
and
high
density
mixed-use
neighbourhoods
around
the
city
are
generally
characterised
by
high
levels
of
activity.
Town
Mixed-use
areas
with
medium
levels
of
pedestrian
activity,
where
buildings
are
typically
three
to
five
storeys.
Commercial
Areas
throughout
the
city
intended
to
provide
a
variety
of
working,
shopping
and
service
options
as
well
as
convenience
offerings.
Residential/Emirati
Neighbourhood
Areas
that
provide
a
variety
of
housing
opportunities,
with
densities
varying
from
low
density
villas
to
multi-dwelling
residential
buildings.
Industrial
Areas
for
businesses
that
include
production,
warehousing
and
distribution
with
support
commercial
services,
ancillary
office
space
and
guest
worker
accommodation.
These
areas
generally
have
low
levels
of
pedestrian
activity
and
limited
active
frontage.
Street
Family
Names
Boulevard:
A
high
vehicle
capacity
3+3
street
(three
lanes
in
each
direction).
Boulevards
may
have
frontage
lanes.
Avenue:
A
medium
vehicle
capacity
2+2
street
(two
lanes
in
each
direction).
Avenues
may
have
frontage
lanes.
Street:
A
low
vehicle
capacity
1+1
street
(one
lane
in
each
direction).
Anticipated
low
traffic
volumes
and
low
speeds.
Access
Lane:
A
very
low
vehicle
capacity
1+1
street
(one
lane
in
each
direction).
Anticipated
very
low
traffic
volumes
and
very
low
speeds.
Street
Typology
Naming
Combination
Street Transport Land

Use
Context
Family Capacity
Maximum City Town Commercial Residential
/
Emirati Industrial
Travel
Lanes (5 (3-5 (1-3
storeys) Neighbourhood
storeys+) storeys) (1-3
storeys)
Boulevard 3+3 City Town Commercial Residential
Boulevard Industrial
Boulevard Boulevard Boulevard Boulevard
Avenue 2+2 City Town Commercial Residential
Avenue Industrial
Avenue Avenue Avenue Avenue
Street 1+1 City Town Commercial Residential
Street Industrial
Street Street Street Street
Access 1+1 City Town Commercial Residential
Access Industrial
Lane 1
shared Access Access Access
Lane Lane Access
Lane
Lane Lane

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1.4 Pedestrian
Realm
Function
of
the
Pedestrian
Realm
As
depicted
in
the
figure
below,
there
are
four
primary
zones
in
the
pedestrian
realm:
Frontage,
Through,
Furnishings,
and
Edge.
Because
interaction
occurs
between
these
zones,
development
of
a
cohesive
design
for
the
pedestrian
realm
is
important.
Design
must
consider
the
unique
conditions
associated
with
each
zone
as
well
as
how
the
pedestrian
realm
interacts
with
other
elements
of
the
street,
such
as
cycle
and
transit
facilities
and
junctions.
For
more
details
about
the
Pedestrian
Realm
zones,
please
see
Chapter
5
of
the
USDM.
Frontage
Zone
The
Frontage
zone
is
adjacent
to
the
building
or
property
line.
It
provides
space
for
door
openings,
steps,
architectural
elements,
utilities,
window
shopping,
signs,
displays,
awnings
and
similar
features.
Refer
to
Municipality
standards
for
design
guidance
on
awnings
and
other
building
integrated
shade
structures.
Keep
this
space
as
clear
as
possible
so
that
people
may
walk
and
stand
in
the
shadow
of
buildings.
Vertical
changes
between
the
pedestrian
realm
grade
and
ground
floor
levels
should
be
addressed
internally
within
buildings
/
plots.
Construct
the
Frontage
zone
at
the
same
grade
and
level
as
the
Through
zone.
The
surface
material
should
be
the
same
as
the
Through
zone,
but
accent
paving
or
colour
may
be
used
to
delineate
the
Frontage
zone.
Through
Zone
The
Through
zone
is
an
obstacle-free
space
for
pedestrian
movement.
It
must
remain
both
horizontally
and
vertically
clear
and
provide
a
direct
connection
along
pedestrian
desire
lines.
Provide
a
firm,
smooth
and
slip-resistant
surface.
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Increase
the
width
of
the
Through
zone
in
places
that
will
attract
high
volumes
of
pedestrians,
such
as
near
public
transit
facilities,
malls
and
other
major
destinations
to
accommodate
pedestrian
movement
and
volumes.
Furnishings
Zone
The
Furnishings
zone
is
where
street
furniture,
necessary
utility
equipment,
trees,
landscaping,
transit
stops
and
other
features
such
as
kiosks,
sidewalk
cafs
and
vendors
may
be
located.
Consolidate
and
organise
furnishings
to
maximise
public
use
and
benefit.
Break
up
the
Furnishings
zone
to
provide
pedestrians
access
to
crossings,
taxi
lay-bys,
bus
stops
and
other
facilities.
Provide
screening
and
buffering
of
utility
fixtures
in
this
zone
while
maintaining
clear
access
for
utility
agencies
for
maintenance.
Refer
to
Chapter
7
of
the
USDM
for
additional
guidance
related
to
streetscape
furnishings.
Edge
Zone
The
Edge
zone
is
adjacent
to
on-street
parking
or
travel
lanes.
The
Edge
zone
provides
space
to
open
a
car
door.
It
is
where
pedestrians
wait
for
taxis
or
buses.
This
zone
is
often
where
street
lights,
signals,
traffic
signs,
parking
meters
and
other
street-related
infrastructure
are
placed.
These
elements
may
also
be
placed
in
the
Furnishings
zone,
particularly
on
narrower
streets,
or
on
the
side
median
where
there
is
a
frontage
lane.
Provide
4.5
m
vertical
clearance
in
travel
lanes
adjacent
to
the
Edge
zone
for
tall
vehicles.
Combine
the
Furnishings
zone
and
Edge
zone
where
necessary
for
transit
stops
and
taxi
lay-bys.
If
this
is
not
possible,
provide
a
minimum
of
1.5
m
horizontal
clearance
where
pedestrians
are
likely
to
wait
for
taxis
or
buses.
Cycle
Track
A
cycle
track
may
be
included
in
the
pedestrian
realm,
between
the
Furnishings
and
Edge
zones,
to
provide
cyclists
with
a
dedicated
right-of-way
separate
from
the
traveled
way.
Coordination
is
required
with
the
DoT
to
determine
the
specific
facilities
required.

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1.5 Street
Design
Elements
One
of
the
main
concepts
used
in
the
street
design
scope
of
the
online
tool
is
that
of
'Street
Design
Elements'.
Elements
are
parts
of
a
street
that
make
up
the
whole
street
configuration.
When
you
open
a
street
in
this
tool,
you
notice
that
it
is
already
formed
of
a
number
of
'Street
Design
Elements',
such
as
frontages,
edges,
through
zones,
travel
lanes
and
centre
medians.
Categories
Street
design
elements
fall
into
5
categories
indicated
by
the
colour
bar
underneath
the
cross
section.
These
categories
are:
Pedestrians
Transit
Users
Cyclists
Motor
vehicles
Median
For
more
information,
please
see
Chapter
5
of
the
USDM.
For
a
more
detailed
description
of
elements
in
the
pedestrian
realm,
please
see
Pedestrian
Realm
Zone
(Section
1.4)
In
New
streets
(typical
cross
sections)
design
mode,
you
cannot
create
or
delete
street
design
elements
-
you
can
only
adjust
them
within
certain
defined
limits.
In
the
New
Streets
(non-typical
cross
sections)
and
the
Retrofit
of
Existing
Streets
Design
Mode
and
Free
Design
Mode,
you
can
create
and
edit
your
own
Street
Design
Elements.
The
unit
of
measurement
for
the
street
design
scope
is
metre
(m).
However,
international
users
can
use
the
imperial
units
in
the
Free
Design
mode.
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1.6 Utility
Design
Elements
The
base
element
used
in
the
utilities
design
scope
is
a
utility
corridor
that
can
be
manipulated
from
the
cross
section
or
the
cutaway
plan
view
of
the
street.
Utilities
include
all
below
items
represented
in
the
toolbox.
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The
service
within
each
corridor
(if
any)
can
be
either
of
type:
Pipe
Cable
Duct
Each
type
of
utility
is
colour-coded
based
on
the
conventions
used
in
the
UCDM
manual
to
facilitate
the
quick
visualisation.
Please
refer
to
the
schematic
found
in
the
right
editor
to
identify
the
various
dimension
and
utility
corridor
properties
used
throughout
the
tool.
The
unit
of
measurement
for
the
utilities
design
scope
is
millimetre
(mm).
However,
international
users
can
use
the
imperial
units
in
the
Free
Design
mode.
17
2 About the Tool
18 18
2.1 The
USDM
Manual
Introduction
The
Abu
Dhabi
Urban
Street
Design
Manual
(USDM)
is
one
of
several
manuals
and
guidelines
produced
by
the
Abu
Dhabi
Urban
Planning
Council
(UPC)
The
USDM
was
commissioned
in
2009
by
UPC
to
address
the
need
of
the
growing
population
and
a
desire
to
improve
pedestrian
facilities
to
create
more
walkable
and
livable
communities.
The
USDM
was
adopted
in
January
2010
by
the
Abu
Dhabi
Executive
Council
as
the
primary
Manual
that
shall
be
used
in
designing
all
urban
streets
in
the
Emirate.
The
Manual
was
created
to
be
a
living
document
that
could
evolve
over
time
and
respond
to
the
unique
culture
within
the
region.
The
USDM
has
been
produced
by
UPC
as
a
collaborative
effort
involving
key
stakeholders.
This
Technical
Advisory
Committee
includes
the
Department
of
Transport
(DoT),
the
Department
of
Municipal
Affairs
(DMA),
the
Municipalities
of
Abu
Dhabi
(ADM),
Al
Ain
(AAM),
and
Al
Gharbia
(WRM),
Abu
Dhabi
Police
(ADP)
and
Civil
Defense,
as
well
as
the
Health
Authority
Abu
Dhabi.
Purpose
of
the
Manual
The
USDM
is
part
of
UPCs
development
regulations
and
is
a
key
tool
for
the
continuing
implementation
of
the
Vision
2030
Plans
for
all
three
municipalities
making
up
the
Emirate
of
Abu
Dhabi.
The
2030
Plans
guide
the
Emirates
transition
toward
more
sustainable
land
use
and
transport
planning.
In
the
same
fashion,
this
Manual
guides
the
transition
of
the
Emirates
streets
toward
a
more
multi-modal,
walkable,
low-
carbon
future.
The
Manual
also
supports
DoTs
mandate
to
deliver
an
effective,
multi-modal
transport
system
that
contributes
to
the
quality
of
life
and
sustainability
of
the
Emirate.
The
purpose
of
the
USDM
is
to
implement
a
balanced
approach
to
the
design
of
all
urban
streets
in
Abu
Dhabi
and
to
ensure
a
safe
environment
for
pedestrians,
cyclists,
transit
riders,
and
motor
vehicle
drivers
and
passengers.
A
safe
and
comfortable
street
environment
is
a
significant
contributor
to
a
vibrant,
prosperous,
and
healthy
city.
The
USDM
will
play
a
large
role
in
developing
Abu
Dhabis
urban
form
working
hand
in
hand
with
land
use
and
transport
planning.
It
will
help
to
form
and
realise
complete
streets
throughout
Abu
Dhabi
to
ensure
that
future
residents
and
visitors
will
enjoy
truly
multi-modal
streets
that
are
comfortable
and
inviting.
This
Manual
emphasises
the
following:
Complete
streets
that
are
safely
designed
for
all
users,
recognising
varying
levels
of
driver
education,
and
cultural
differences.
A
balanced
approach
to
street
design
that
helps
Abu
Dhabis
transition
from
a
motor
vehicle
oriented
society
to
a
multi-modal
society.
19
Incorporation
of
the
Abu
Dhabi
Department
of
Transports
long-term
public
transport
plan.
Fine-grained
street
networks
that
allow
for
greater
route
choices
and
access
for
all
users.
The
pedestrian
realm
as
an
integral
part
of
the
overall
street
composition.
For
more
information
about
the
latest
version,
visit
the
Abu
Dhabi
USDM
page
on
the
UPC
website.

20 20
2.2 The
UCDM
Manual
Introduction
The
Abu
Dhabi
Utility
Corridors
Design
Manual
(UCDM)
provides
standards
and
guidelines
for
planning
and
allocation
of
utility
corridors
for
new
urban
streets
and
the
retrofitting
of
existing
urban
streets
in
the
Emirate
of
Abu
Dhabi.
The
Manual
ensures
utility
corridors
are
designed
and
arranged
to
maximise
the
efficient
use
of
space
within
a
given
right-of-way
(RoW)
width.
It
is
one
of
a
suite
of
urban
planning
manuals
prepared
by
the
Abu
Dhabi
Urban
Planning
Council
(UPC)
to
address
the
needs
of
the
growing
population
and
a
desire
to
create
"Complete
Streets"
that
ensure
more
comfortable,
livable
and
sustainable
communities.
The
Manual
contains
a
concentration
of
agreed
stakeholders
requirements
with
respect
to
utility
corridors.
It
has
been
produced
in
coordination
with
various
stakeholders
including,
utility
providers,
the
Department
of
Municipal
Affairs
(DMA),
Abu
Dhabi
City
Municipality
(ADM),
Al
Ain
City
Municipality
(AAM),
Western
Region
Municipality
(WRM),
the
Department
of
Transport
(DoT),
and
other
Government
agencies
within
the
Emirate
of
Abu
Dhabi.
Purpose
of
the
Manual
The
UCDM
is
a
planning
document
intended
to:
Specify
the
location
and
widths
of
the
corridors
for
the
various
utilities;
Optimise
the
placement
and
installation
of
utilities
within
limited
RoW;
Facilitate
coordination
among
stakeholders
through
a
"common
language";
and
Offer
a
step-by-step
approach
to
the
development
of
utility
corridors
arrangements.

21
2.3 The
Exception
Process
The
typical
cross
sections
in
this
online
design
tool
may
not
be
appropriate
for
some
streets,
and
designers
may
apply
for
exceptions
to
address Compliance
special
conditions. Please
note
that
use
of
this
Online
An
exception
is
required
when
the
proposed
dimensions
are
outside
the Design
Tool
does
not
guarantee
minimum
and
maximum
range
in
Table
5.2
of
the
Abu
Dhabi
USDM. compliance
with
any
regulations.
All
exceptions
will
be
reviewed
by
the
UPC
and
the
appropriate
agencies. You
will
still
need
to
go
through
The
exception
process
allows
for
innovative
design
and
adjustments,
in the
normal
approvals
process.
specific
circumstances,
to
the
established
standards,
which
are
based
on
sound
planning
and
engineering
judgement.
An
exception
request
requires
the
following:
Proposed
alternative
cross
section
Justification
for
the
desired
difference(s)
Example
graphics
or
photos
of
the
desired
condition
Explanation
of
why
the
proposed
condition
will
produce
a
better
result
than
the
preferred
street
design
A
description
of
any
proposed
innovation
in
street
design
A
description
of
the
land
use(s)
supporting
the
special
condition
requested
and
how
the
proposed
design
better
serves
these
uses
A
description
of
how
the
proposed
street
design
conforms
with
the
principles
and
goals
in
Chapter
2
of
the
USDM.
The
UPC
and
the
reviewing
agency
may
make
one
of
the
following
findings:
Approve
the
request
as
presented
Deny
the
request
Approve
the
request
with
conditions
or
modifications
Once
approved,
the
exception
process
must
continue
in
the
same
fashion
as
the
general
design
process
outlined
in
this
chapter.
In
no
case
will
the
UPC
and
the
reviewing
agency
approve
a
design
it
believes
will
compromise
the
goals
and
principles
of
the
USDM.
Example
of
an
Exception
Request
Submittal
For
more
information
please
refer
to
Chapter
3
of
the
USDM.

22 22
2.4 Retrofitting
Streets
Quick
Links
to
Design
Priorities
when
Fitting
Streets
to
Available
Width What
is
a
'right-of-way'?
This
is
a
publicly
operated
street
corridor,
between
plot
boundaries,
My
street
is
too
wide for
all
modes
of
transport
and
for
the
right-of-way utilities.
My
street
is
too
narrow
for
the
right-of-way
Design
Flexibility
for
Fixed
Right-of-Way
Dimensions
Often,
when
redesigning
existing
streets,
addressing
safety
and
security
requirements,
or
accommodating
utilities
for
new
or
existing
streets,
the
total
right-of-way
dimensions
do
not
meet
the
typical
street
design
dimensions.
Chapter
5
of
the
Abu
Dhabi
USDM
offers
guidance
for
such
cases,
with
priorities
for
shrinking
or
expanding
the
street
to
fit
the
predetermined
right-of-way.
Setting
a
fixed
right-of-way
in
this
street
design
tool
You
can
only
set
a
fixed
right-of-way
when
in
design
mode
for
New
non-typical
streets/Retrofit
of
existing
streets.
23
To
do
this,
click
the
'Retrofit'
button
to
show
options,
then
enter
a
value
for
'Fixed
available
width
for
Right-of-Way'.
If
this
value
is
narrower
than
the
current
street
design,
then
a
red
dimension
line
will
be
shown
below
the
cross
section
to
indicate
how
wide
the
available
width
is.
The
street
can
then
be
adjusted
to
fit
the
available
width.
Adjusting
the
width
of
your
street
design
to
fit
the
fixed
available
width
Retrofitting
existing
streets
should
take
into
account
not
only
the
factors
required
for
designing
new
streets,
but
also
existing
conditions
that
may
be
fixed
or
outside
of
the
scope
of
the
project.
For
this
reason,
designers
must
be
flexible
in
their
application
of
the
USDM
for
retrofits,
without
losing
sight
of
the
core
principles
of
the
USDM.
Urban
streets
that
require
retrofit
may
have:
Too
little
right
of
way
(Section
2.6),
or;
Too
much
right
of
way
(Section
2.5)
The
USDM
provides
steps
that
should
be
followed
while
designing
streets
with
too
much
or
too
little
right-of-ways.
Appendix
D
of
the
USDM
provides
examples
of
street
configurations
that
address
the
two
cases.

24 24
2.5 Design
Priorities
for
Too
Much
Right-of-Way
1.
Provide
on-street
parking
where
there
is
sufficient
demand.
On
Boulevards,
add
frontage
lanes
where
possible.
2.
Increase
the
width
of
the
Furnishings
zone
within
the
pedestrian
realm
and
provide
attractive
streetscaping
to
enhance
the
aesthetic
quality
of
the
street.
3.
Increase
the
width
of
the
Through
zone
within
the
pedestrian
realm,
making
sure
that
shading
requirements
are
met
for
the
comfort
of
pedestrians.
4.
Increase
the
width
of
the
Edge
zone
within
the
pedestrian
realm,
increasing
the
width
of
the
buffer
between
the
traveled
way
and
the
pedestrian
realm.
5.
Increase
the
width
of
the
Frontage
zone
within
the
pedestrian
realm.
6.
Consult
with
the
DoT
and
local
Municipality
to
increase
the
width
of
transit
lanes
and
platforms
if
the
street
is
part
of
a
transit
network.
Provide
attractive
streetscaping
for
transit
stop
and
lay-by
locations
to
ensure
the
comfort
of
transit
riders.
7.
Consult
with
the
DoT
and
local
Municipality
to
add
to,
or
increase,
the
width
of
cycle
tracks
and/or
cycle
lanes,
where
possible.
8.
Consult
with
the
DoT
and
local
Municipality
to
increase
the
availability
of
on-street
parking
by
providing
angled
parking
where
possible.
Provide
additional
parking
on
frontage
lanes
for
Boulevards
and
Avenues
by
changing
parking
configurations.
9.
Increase
median
dimensions
by
providing
attractive
streetscaping
measures.
25
2.6 Design
Priorities
for
Too
Little
Right-of-Way
1.
Reduce
median
widths
to
their
minimum
dimensions.
Be
mindful
of
pedestrian
volumes
at
median
refuges
and
transit
requirements.
2.
Reduce
the
number
of
travel
lanes
and/or
their
widths.
Transportation
Impact
Studies
(TIS)
need
to
be
conducted
to
ensure
adequate
traffic
capacity
is
maintained.
3.
Reduce
the
Edge
zone
in
the
pedestrian
realm
to
its
minimum
dimensions.
4.
At
taxi
lay-bys
and
transit
stops,
reduce
the
Furnishings
zone
to
minimum
dimensions.
5.
Reduce
the
Frontage
zone
in
the
pedestrian
realm
to
its
minimum
dimensions,
except
where
the
street
accommodates
outdoor
seating
areas.
6.
Reduce
the
Furnishings
zone
in
the
pedestrian
realm
by
using
tree
grates
and
relocating
or
eliminating
benches,
utility
poles
and
other
street
furniture.
7.
Consult
with
the
DoT
and
local
Municipality
to
reduce
the
availability
of
on-street
parking,
where
possible,
thereby
allowing
travel
lanes
to
curve
as
necessary.
Two-sided
on-street
parking
should
be
reduced
to
one
side
before
it
is
removed
completely.
On
Boulevards,
this
reduction
means
assessing
the
need
for
a
frontage
lane.
Eliminate
frontage
lanes
if
access
to
buildings
is
accommodated
through
other
street
frontages.
On
Avenues
and
Streets
where
there
is
ground
floor
retail,
ensure
that
the
projected
parking
demand
is
accommodated.
8.
Consult
with
the
DoT
and
local
Municipality
to,
where
possible,
replace
cycle
tracks
with
cycle
lanes,
or
cycle
lanes
with
shared
lanes.
9.
Consult
with
the
DoT
and
local
Municipality
to
reduce
transit
lanes
and
platforms
to
their
minimum
possible
dimensions
while
still
accommodating
projected
volumes
of
transit
riders.
10.
Repeat
steps
1-9
where
insufficient
right-of-way
remains.
Once
the
previous
steps
have
been
exhausted,
consult
with
the
DoT
and
eliminate
a
motor
vehicle
lane
if
possible.
Network
improvements
or
modal
shift
should
be
considered
to
offset
the
resulting
decrease
in
traffic
capacity.

26 26
3 Using the Tool
27
3.1 Overview
The
tool's
user
interface
is
comprised
of
4
main
areas:
1.
The
Toolbar
2.
The
Street
Viewport
Area
3.
The
Editor
Area
4.
The
Plan
View
Side
Tabs
Each
interface
component
is
explained
in
more
detail
in
subsequent
sections.
1.
The
Toolbar
New
Street
Button
-
for
creating
a
new
street,
when
you
click
this,
you
will
be
asked
to
choose
the
design
mode
and
a
street
family,
as
if
you
were
opening
the
tool
from
the
start.
Open
Street
Button
-
for
loading
a
pre-saved
street
file.
You
can
then
browse
the
files
on
your
local
PC
and
select
a
street
file.
Once
selected,
click
'Open'
and
the
street
will
load.
Save/Export
Button
-
for
saving
the
street,
or
exporting
it
to
USDT,
PDF,
DXF,
or
CSV
formats.
Undo
Button
-
reverts
back
the
last
modification
action
you
performed.
Redo
Button
-
reverses
the
last
undo
action
you
performed.
Settings
Button
-
for
changing
street
name,
type,
display
options,
location
and
time/date
settings.
Notes
Button
-
for
adding
notes
to
the
street
design.
These
are
saved
with
your
street
if
you
save/export
in
USDT
format,
and
can
be
used
to
record
design
notes.
If
you
save/export
a
PDF
document
in
landscape
28 28
format,
any
notes
you
include
will
be
added
to
the
PDF
document
Contact
Us
Button
-
send
UPC
an
email.
Help
Button
-
to
access
this
help
content.
Option
buttons
to
control
the
viewport
(Section
3.3).
2.
The
Street
Viewport
Area
1.
In
the
centre
of
the
screen
is
a
cross
section
and
plan
diagram
of
your
street
design.
2.
In
the
top
of
the
screen
are
buttons
for
changing
main
settings,
as
well
as
loading/saving
files.
3.
On
the
right
are
buttons
for
editing
the
street
design
elements
that
make
up
the
street.
4.
On
the
left
are
buttons
for
enabling
animation,
and
Estidama
mode.
3.
The
Editor
Area
The
editor
area
includes
the
interface
to
switch
between
street
and
utilities
design
scopes
and
a
set
of
toolbox
windows
to
allow
the
drag
and
drop
of
dedicated
variety
of
buttons
with
separate
functionalities
designed
to
edit
every
element
available
on
the
street.
For
more
information
on
the
editor
area
refer
to
The
Editor
Area
(Section
3.4)
4.
The
Plan
View
Side
Tabs
Located
on
the
left
side
of
the
street
plan
view,
they
consist
of:
Play
Animation
(Section
5.11)
-
to
enable
the
animation
of
vehicles
in
the
plan
view
Estidama
(Section
7.1)
-
to
bring
out
the
Estidama
options
Integrated
Street
and
Utility
Design
Under
the
Utilities
design
scope,
you
will
be
able
to
simultaneously
modify
the
utilities
and
the
street
elements
from
the
same
view
and
to
monitor
the
impact
of
changes.
29
3.2 Which
Mode?
The
tool
has
3
modes,
designed
for
different
kinds
of
projects.
You
can
choose
which
mode
to
use
when Changing
modes
opening
the
tool.
If
you
need
to
change
modes
while
using Please
note
that
switching
modes
in
the
middle
of
the
tool,
then
go
to
use
the
Settings
option
(Section
3.6). designing
a
street
is
not
recommended.
New
Streets
(typical
cross
sections) Changing
from
Free
Design
Mode
or
Retrofit
mode
to
New
Streets
mode,
will
cause
the
street
to
be
Recommended
for
most
new
developments
in
Abu
Dhabi, loaded
from
the
typical
arrangement.
where
it
is
expected
that
street
cross
sections
will
match
Before
starting,
please
review
which
mode
is
most
the
typical
cross
sections
in
the
Urban
Street
in
the
USDM
appropriate
to
your
project.
and
UCDM
manuals.
In
this
mode,
the
user:
1.
Is
restricted
to
the
minimum
and
maximum
dimensions
for
each
kind
of
street
and
utility
element
as
defined
in
the
USDM
and
UCDM
for
the
given
street
type
and
land
use
context.
2.
Cannot
freely
add
street
elements.
3.
Can
freely
add
and
remove
objects
inside
the
furnishing
and
median
elements.
4.
Can
perform
adjustments
to
the
typical
street
arrangement
by
using
the
public
transit
and
new
street
options
in
the
top
horizontal
navigation
bar
of
the
street
editor.
5.
Can
freely
add,
remove,
and
move
utility
corridors
but
is
subject
to
the
relevant
location,
allocation,
clearance,
and
staggering
validation
rules.
6.
Needs
to
use
the
metric
unit
of
measurement.
New
Streets
(non-typical
cross
sections)
and
Retrofit
of
Existing
Streets
Recommended
for
new
developments
in
Abu
Dhabi
where
street
elements
and
utility
corridors
may
be
adjusted
from
the
typical
cross
sections
within
the
USDM
and
UCDM
design
flexibility.
Also
recommended
when
working
on
existing
streets
in
Abu
Dhabi.
In
this
mode
the
available
Right-of-Way
can
be
fixed
and
design
adjusted
to
fit.
This
mode
also
allows
flexible
street
element
widths
in
case
Exceptions
(Section
2.3)
are
needed.
In
this
mode,
the
user:
1.
Always
starts
from
a
typical
street
and
utilities
arrangement.
2.
Can
go
beyond
the
typical
dimensions
for
both
street
and
utility
elements.
A
validation
warning
sign
will
appear
when
such
dimensions
are
not
within
the
minimum
and
maximum
range.
3.
Can
freely
add
and
remove
street
and
utility
design
elements
including
public
transport
elements.
4.
Can
freely
add
and
remove
objects
inside
the
furnishing
and
median
elements.
5.
Can
freely
add,
remove,
and
move
utility
corridors
but
is
subject
to
the
relevant
location,
allocation,
clearance,
and
staggering
validation
rules.
6.
Needs
to
use
the
metric
unit
of
measurement.
Free
Design
Recommended
when
working
on
street
designs
where
the
USDM
and
UCDM
guidelines
and
standards
do
not
apply.
Please
note
that
this
mode
may
not
be
appropriate
for
projects
in
the
Emirate
of
Abu
Dhabi.
In
this
mode,
the
user:
1.
Has
the
full
freedom
to
design
a
street
and
utilities
cross
section
like
it
is
the
case
in
the
previous
non-
typical/retrofit
mode
but
without
any
restrictions
or
validations.
2.
Can
use
both
the
metric
and
imperial
units
of
measurement.
30 30
3.3 Controlling
the
Viewport
To
control
your
view
use
the
toggle
view
buttons
located
in
the
main
tool
bar
where
each
button
shows/hides/alters
specific
areas
of
the
screen.

To
show/hide
the
cross
section
view,
toggle
the
hide/show
cross
section
view
button
To
show/hide
the
plan
view,
toggle
the
hide/show
plan
view
button
To
show/hide
the
street
plan
cutaway
under
the
utilities
design
scope
and
only
when
the
plan
view
is
shown.
31
To
show/hide
the
dimension
bar
for
both
street
and
utilities
design
scopes.
To
show/hide
the
scale
bar
toggle
the
hide/show
scale
bar
button

Click
the
zoom
button
to
go
into
200%
zooming
level
for
both
cross
section
and
plan
views.
The
viewport
will
scroll
horizontally
to
show
the
hidden
part
after
the
zoom
takes
place.

Click
the
full
screen
button
to
go
into
full
screen
mode.
The
top
bar,
tool
title
and
logo
will
be
hidden
to
make
room
for
the
tool
design
UI.

Available
in
free
mode
only,
the
metric/imperial
toggle
button
allows
you
to
easily
switch
between
the
respective
units
of
measurement.
32 32
3.4 The
Editor
Area
The
editor
area
is
the
graphical
user
interface
area
dedicated
on
the
right
section
of
the
screen
that
allows
the
insertion
and
editing
of
street
elements,
street
objects
and
of
utility
elements.
The
editor
area
is
divided
into
two
main
tabs
Street
design
scope
and
Utilities
design
scope.
Use
the
tab
to
switch
between
both
Street
and
Utilities
design
scopes.
The
Street
Tab
The
street
tab
area
enables
you
to:
Add
a
street
element
to
the
main
view
Remove
a
street
element
from
the
main
view
Change
a
street
element
location
in
the
main
view
Mirror
a
street
element
on
the
other
side
Add
an
object
to
a
street
element
Edit
street
element's
width
Edit
street
element's
level
Edit
street
element's
surface
color
and
texture
The
Street
tab
consists
of
4
main
sub-sections
'Set
RoW',
'Transit'
,
'Add
Element',
and
Edit
Element.
Set
RoW
button
only
appears
in
retrofit
mode.
Set
RoW
Please
refer
to
this
help
section
(Section
3.5).
Add
Transit
Please
refer
to
this
help
section
(Section
5.7).
Add
Street
Elements
Please
refer
to
this
help
section.
(Section
5.1)
Edit
Currently
Selected
Element
Please
refer
to
this
help
section.
(Section
5.2)
Utilities
Tab
The
utilities
tab
editor
enables
you
to:
Add
a
utility
to
a
street
element
33
Remove
a
utility
from
a
street
element
Change
utility
location
in
the
main
view
Change
utility
model
to
New,
Existing,
or
Relocated
Change
utility
properties
like:
Service
corridor
width
Chamber
corridor
width
Offset
between
edges
of
service
and
chamber
corridors
Offset
measured
from
either
Left/Right
Pipe
diameter
Service
offset
and
spacing
Depth
Chamber
shape
Chamber
spacing
34 34
3.5 Setting
the
Right-of-Way
Click
the
"Set
RoW"
button
to
fix
the
available
right
of
way
at
any
time
when
re-designing
an
existing
street.
When
you
have
set
a
fixed
width,
the
dimension
line
will
be
displayed
below
the
cross
section
view.
This
guiding
line
that
appears
below
the
street
cross
section
view
and
ruler
visually
delimits
the
target
available
right
of
way
of
the
re-designed
street.
The
set
row
button
will
only
appear
in
retrofit
mode
.
35
3.6 Settings

Click
the
'Settings'
button
to
update
the
general
street,
display
options,
and
international
parameters.
1-
Street
Tab
General
Settings
You
can
use
these
options
to
change
the
street
name
and
the
orientation
of
the
street.
Note
that
changing
the
orientation
will
affect
the
shadow
visualisation.
USDM/UCDM
Settings
You
can
use
these
options
to
alter
the
land
use
context
and
street
,
family,
and
design
mode
which
can
potentially
reset
the
whole
street
to
the
typical
arrangement.
Choose
the
"Include
the
design
of
utility
corridors"
checkbox
to
enable/disable
utility
design
scope
for
the
given
street.
When
unchecked,
the
Utilities
tab
will
be
hidden
and
an
enable
utility
design
link
will
appear.
Pressing
on
the
enable
utilities
link
will
enable
the
utility
mode
again
.
36 36
Validation
is
used
to
validate
the
design
of
the
street
in
free
mode
against
the
USDM
and
UCDM
rules.
2-
Display
Options
Tab

Options
in
this
tab
mainly
affect
the
visualisation
of
the
street
design
elements.
Label
Options
The
first
4
options
control
the
information
label
displayed
in
the
top
center
part
of
the
viewport.
Vehicles
and
Pedestrians
Options
Show/Hide
objects
on
the
street
such
as
cars,
buses,
pedestrians,
and
shadows
Street
Length
This
options
sets
the
street
length
used
for
visualisation
of
the
plan
view,
export
to
PDF/DXF,
and
Estidama
37
calculation
for
shading
and
water
budget
(Section
7.1).
Shadows
The
tool
allows
the
visualisation
of
shadows
based
on
the
sun
position
and
angle
for
the
street
location,
date
and
time
of
day.
In
the
below
example
street
information
is
hidden,
as
well
as
cars,
buses,
pedestrians.
Shadow
color
is
changed
to
orange.
System
of
Measurement
and
the
Decimal
Digits
for
Numbers
The
default
system
of
measurement
for
New
Streets
and
Retrofit
Streets
design
modes
is
the
metric
system.
However,
you
can
change
it
to
the
imperial
system
in
the
Free
design
mode.
The
tool
will
perform
direct
conversion
of
the
typical
dimensions.
Changing
the
number
of
decimal
places
affects
the
dimension
bar,
all
editors,
and
all
exported
outputs.
Below
is
an
example
of
a
dimension
bar
using
2
decimal
digits
in
the
metric
system.
Below
is
an
example
of
a
dimension
bar
using
no
decimal
digits
in
the
imperial
system.
3-
International
Tab
38 38
Location
Settings
You
can
select
a
city
from
the
predefined
list
or
enter
its
geographic
location
and
time
zone.
This
setting
affects
the
visualisation
of
shadows.
Time
and
Date
Settings
To
set
a
date
and
time
of
day,
choose
the
current
date
and
time
of
the
default
spring
equinox
and
summer
solstice
dates
and
times.
This
setting
also
affects
the
visualisation
of
shadows.
Pedestrian
Style
Settings
You
can
switch
the
style
of
pedestrians
displayed
on
the
through
zone
street
elements
between
UAE,
international,
mixed
(both
UAE
and
International
in
a
random
fashion).
UAE International Mixed
39
4 Saving and Exporting
40 40
4.1 Saving
and
Opening
the
Street
Design
Model
Saving
the
Model
Click
the
'Save/Export'
button
on
the
toolbar.
The
'Save/Export'
popup
window
below
will
appear.
Choose
the
first
option
(USDT)
-
this
will
download
your
file
in
a
proprietary
JSON
text
format
with
a
.USDT
extension.
This
option
is
useful
to
store
copies
of
your
street
designs
and
share
them
with
others.
Opening
the
Model
To
open
a
saved
model
file,
click
on
the
Open
button
on
the
toolbar.
This
will
bring
the
open
dialog,
click
the
choose
file
to
select
the
local
street
file
on
your
system
having
the
extension
USDT
and
click
open
street.
The
street
will
be
loaded
automatically
from
the
point
it
was
saved.
41
4.2 Exporting
to
PDF
To
export
your
street
to
a
printable
PDF
format,
click
on
the
Save/Export
button
and
choose
the
second
PDF
option.
This
will
export
a
one
or
two
page
summary
of
your
street
or
utilities
views
based
on
the
current
design
scope
and
the
settings
that
you
choose
in
the
"Export
to
PDF"
dialog
box.
Export
Options
You
can
specify
the
page
size
A3
or
A4,
the
page
orientation,
the
section
of
the
street,
and
a
summary
table
of
the
street
elements
(when
in
landscape
mode
only).
You
can
also
control
the
display
of
the
dimensions
bar
and
whether
warnings
shall
be
displayed
in
the
page
output
and
next
to
each
street/utility
element.
Export
Samples
The
below
is
an
example
of
an
exported
street
having
a
page
of
size
A4
in
portrait
orientation
and
showing
both
cross
section
and
30m
of
the
plan.
42 42
The
below
is
an
example
of
exported
utilities
having
a
landscape
page
orientation
of
size
A3
and
showing
only
the
cross
section
Along
with
an
information
table
displaying
the
design
elements.
43
4.3 Exporting
to
DXF
To
export
your
street
to
CAD
format,
click
on
the
Save/Export
button
and
choose
the
third
DXF
option.
The
DXF
(Autodesk
Drawing
Exchange
Format)
represents
the
cross-section
and
plan
in
a
simplified
CAD
drawing.
The
below
is
an
example
of
an
exported
street
view.
The
below
is
an
example
of
exported
utilities
view.
44 44
Utilities
of
the
same
type
are
stored
in
a
separate
layer
for
compliance
with
infrastructure
design
best
practices.
45
4.4 Exporting
to
CSV
To
export
your
street
to
comma
separated
text
file
format,
click
on
the
Save/Export
button
and
choose
the
fourth
CSV
option.
CSV
(comma-separated
variables)
format
-
will
export
information
about
your
street/utility
design
elements
in
a
tabular
form
which
can
be
opened
in
Microsoft
Excel
The
below
is
an
example
of
an
exported
street
view.
The
below
is
an
example
of
an
exported
utilities
view.
46 46
47
5 Editing the Street
48 48
5.1 Adding/Removing
Street
Elements
Adding
a
Street
Element
To
add
a
street
element,
click
on
the
Add
button
located
in
the
top
section
of
the
editor
area.
If
you
are
working
under
the
Utilities
design
scope,
you
can
still
add
a
street
element
by
selecting
one
from
the
cross
section
above
street
level
or
from
the
plan
view
below
the
cutaway
plan
if
visible.
Using
drag
and
drop
Click
on
the
element
that
you
wish
to
add,
then
drag
it
and
drop
it
in
the
desired
location
next
to
other
street
elements.
Dragged
items
will
be
highlighted
in
a
yellow
strip.
After
dropping
the
item
the
add
toolbox
remains
open
to
allow
the
further
addition
of
elements.
In
the
example
above
a
centre
median
was
dragged
and
dropped
between
the
travel
and
curb
lanes.
Using
select
and
click
Another
way
to
add
an
element
is
to:
1-
Highlight
a
specific
street
element
that
is
located
to
the
left
of
the
element
to
be
added.
49
2-
Click
on
add
tab
again
to
display
the
toolbox
of
available
elements.

3-
One
click
on
the
new
element
from
the
toolbox
will
add
automatically
to
the
right
of
the
pre-selected
element.
In
the
example
above
a
bus
lane
was
added
between
the
left
side
curb
and
travel
lanes.
Removing
a
Street
Element
Using
Drag
and
Drop
To
remove
a
street
element
highlight
it
and
then
drag
and
drop
it
outside
the
street
view.
50 50
Using
the
Delete
Button
Select
the
street
element
that
you
wish
to
remove
and
click
on
the
delete
button
as
depicted
in
the
screenshot
below.
51
5.2 Editing
Street
Elements
Opening
the
Element
Editor
To
edit
a
street
element
highlight
on
the
element
from
either
the
cross
section
or
the
plan
view.
A
transparent
blue
strip
identifies
the
selected
element.
After
selecting
an
element
click
on
the
edit
element
button
on
the
left
side
bar
of
the
editor.
Using
the
Shortcuts
Side
Bar
52 52
The
left
side
bar
of
the
editor
area
displays
a
set
of
quick
functions
to
modify
the
selected
element
without
having
to
open
its
editor.
Examples
of
such
shortcuts
include:
Widening
and
Narrowing
the
Width
To
quickly
increase
or
decrease
the
width
of
the
element
by
increments
of
0.1m,
use
the
double
arrow
buttons.
Moving
an
Element
To
move
an
element
to
the
left
or
to
the
right,
use
the
move
left/right
buttons.
Moving
an
element
can
also
be
done
by
dragging
an
element
and
dropping
it
in
its
desired
position.
Mirroring
an
Element
To
create
a
clone
of
a
specific
element
on
the
opposite
side
of
the
street,
select
that
element
and
click
on
the
mirror
button.
This
will
create
a
duplicate
of
the
selected
element
having
the
same
properties.
In
new
and
retrofit
modes,
value
editors
such
as
the
width
is
accompanied
with
a
set
to
typical
button.
Clicking
it
will
reset
the
width
and
level
settings
to
their
original
value
as
per
the
typical
arrangement.
53
5.3 Adding
Objects
The
tool
supports
the
addition
of
a
rich
variety
of
furnishing
objects
including
trees,
shelters,
lighting,
and
miscellaneous
furnishing
objects.
The
addition
of
objects
is
available
on
certain
elements
only
such
as
furnishing
zones,
centre
medians,
side
medians,
and
edge
zones.
Adding
an
Object
To
add
an
object
to
an
element,
you
need
to
select
the
street
element
on
which
the
objects
will
be
added.

When
an
element
is
selected,
click
the
'Add
Objects'
button
(below).
This
will
show
the
'Edit
Objects'
in
the
editor's
left
side
bar.

All
objects
located
on
this
street
element
are
displayed
inside
the
Placed
Objects
panel.
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To
add
an
object
just
pick
the
parent
category
from
Plants,
Lighting,
Shelters,
Furnishing
then
click
on
the
object
under
the
corresponding
category
wish
to
add
click
on
'Done'
and
it
will
be
added.
Editing
the
Properties
and
Options
of
an
Object
Upon
adding
an
object
or
later
when
selecting
it
from
the
placed
objects
panel,
a
popup
window
displays
the
properties
and
options
of
the
object
as
shown
below
(applicable
to
trees
and
plants).
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The
properties
of
a
tree
object
allows
the
selection
of
the
type
and
its
water
demand
rate,
the
age
of
the
tree
at
planting
and
physical
dimensions
of
the
tree.

56 56
Options
defines
the
distribution
and
spacing
of
the
object
along
the
street
plan
and
its
horizontal
positioning
with
respect
to
the
centre
of
the
containing
street
element.
Deleting
an
Object
To
delete
an
object
click
the
delete
button
from
its
corresponding
editor
or
simply
click
the
shortcut
delete
icon
right
below
it.

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5.4 Editing
On-Street
Parking
The
parking
street
element
has
options
to
adjust
the
parking
angle,
side,
distribution
and
spacing
of
cars
along
the
street
in
plan
view.
To
access
the
parking
street
element
editor
highlight
one
of
the
parking
street
elements
located
on
either
side
of
the
road.
Click
on
the
edit
street
element
button
located
inside
the
editor
area.
Parking
angle
and
side
Changing
the
parking
angle
will
alter
the
view
of
the
parking
street
element
in
both
cross
section
and
plan
views.
The
above
standard
parking
angles
translate
into
the
below
car
parking
positions
with
0
indicating
parallel
parking.
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The
parking
side
changes
the
way
the
cars
park
facing
the
curb
with
the
right
side
(the
regular)
or
to
the
left.
Car
Spacing
The
Car
Spacing
editor
allows
for
the
adjustment
of
the
number
of
parking
locations
and
their
distribution
along
the
plan
view.
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5.5 Editing
the
Urban
Context
To
edit
the
urban
context,
select
a
left
or
right
side
urban
edge.
In
the
screenshots
below,
the
urban
context
on
the
right
of
the
street
has
been
selected
and
is
indicated
by
a
transparent
blue
colour.
After
you
have
selected
the
urban
context,
to
access
the
urban
context
editor
click
on
the
edit
element
button.
Edge
type
The
edge
type
is
used
to
switch
between
an
urban
edge
type
with
buildings
and
walls
and
a
public
realm
edge
type
(Section
5.6).
The
Urban
setup
Pick
the
appropriate
option
for
the
desired
urban
setup.
There
are
multiple
options
where
a
user
can
select
Choose
this
button
to
view
only
a
building.
Choose
this
button
to
view
a
building
and
a
wall.
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Choose
this
button
to
view
a
wall
configuration
Choose
None
to
show
an
empty
urban
context
side
configuration.
Setback
The
setback
is
defined
as
the
distance
between
the
frontage
and
the
urban
component.
You
increase
and
decrease
the
setback
from
the
editor
controls
shown
below.
A
higher
setback
value
will
push
the
urban
component
away
as
depicted
in
the
example
below.
Changing
the
Building
Representation
The
building
representation
can
be
interchanged
between
a
realistic
and
a
geometric
view.
By
default,
the
tool
adopts
a
different
realistic
building
representation
based
on
the
land
use
context.
Resulting
view
of
the
building
for
each
representation
is
as
follows.
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Building
Width
You
can
modify
the
viewable
width
of
the
building
in
the
urban
context
using
the
width
control.
Building
Storeys
You
can
control
the
height
of
the
ground
floor
and
the
upper
storey
as
well
as
the
number
of
storeys
for
the
left
and
right
side
buildings.
To
edit
the
properties
of
the
upper
storeys
click
on
the
upper
storey
accordion.
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63
5.6 Editing
the
Public
Realm
Context
The
street
edge
context
can
also
represent
public
realm
sceneries.
To
access
public
realm
features,
first
select
a
building
on
either
side
of
the
main
window
and
then
choose
public
realm.

The
below
options
represent
different
types
of
public
realms,
choosing
one
will
change
the
scenery
at
the
corresponding
side
of
the
street.
Corniche
Embankment
Desert
Park

Public
realm
width
To
change
the
width
of
the
public
realm
use
the
width
editor.

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5.7 Public
Transport
Options
The
tool
supports
the
following
four
types
of
public
transport
options
which
can
be
added
on
the
street:
1.
Bus
Lane
2.
Bus
Rapid
Transit
(
BRT
)
3.
Light
Rail
Transit
(
LRT
)
4.
Metro
BRT
and
LRT
support
3
different
types
of
platforms:
1.
Without
platform
2.
Island
Platform
Stop
3.
Side
Platform
Stop
While
Metro
supports
elevated
and
underground
metro
stations.
The
dimensions
of
all
public
transport
elements
used
in
the
tool
are
based
on
the
Abu
Dhabi
Department
of
Transportation
designs
and
standards.

Adding
Public
Transport
Elements
in
the
New
Streets
Mode
To
add
one
of
the
public
transport
elements
click
on
the
transit
button
located
in
the
editor
area.

After
clicking
the
transit
button
the
editor
area
shows
a
list
of
transit
options
that
you
can
add.
65
The
Transit
Options
editor
provides
a
simple
menu
of
selection
within
each
type
of
public
transport
elements.
The
Centre
Median
can
only
be
occupied
by
one
public
transport
type.
The
Left
and
Right
side
areas
can
either
be
occupied
by
a
side
LRT
element
or
a
Metro
element
but
not
both.
Underground
stations
can
only
be
visualized
when
the
plan
view
is
hidden.
Adding
Public
Transport
Elements
in
the
Non-typical
New
Streets/Retrofit
of
Existing
Streets
and
Free
Design
Modes
In
these
modes,
you
can
freely
add
public
transport
elements
like
any
other
street
design
element
by
selecting
the
position
in
the
street
you
want
to
add
it
at,
and
then
clicking
the
'Add'
button
on
the
right,
or
by
using
the
drag-drop
method
detailed
in
Adding/Removing
Street
Elements
(Section
5.1)
from
the
Public
Transport
toolbox
shown
below.
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The
center
median
has
a
shortcut
in
the
editor
sidebar
that
you
can
use
to
change
to
other
public
transport
elements
that
can
be
installed
in
the
median.
Updating
a
Public
Transport
Element
You
can
also
change
the
platform
type
of
public
transport
element
(BRT,
LRT,
Metro)
by
clicking
the
edit
side
bar
button.

Select
the
configuration
accordion
then
choose
a
platform
as
depicted
in
the
snapshot
below.
67
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5.8 Bus
Stops
You
can
insert
bus
stops
that
are
viewable
in
the
cross
section
and
plan
views.
All
bus
stops'
dimensions
and
configurations
are
based
on
the
Abu
Dhabi
Department
of
Transportation
designs.
There
are
3
main
bus
stop
types
with
each
having
several
sub-types:
1.
Kerbside,
standard
bus
stop
that
is
adjacent
to
a
curb
lane.
It
supports
4
different
bus
configurations:
One
articulated
bus
Two
standard
buses
One
standard
bus
with
parking
permitted
Two
standard
buses
with
parking
permitted
2.
Layby,
bus
stop
is
recessed
into
the
pedestrian
realm
so
that
travel
lanes
are
not
blocked.
It
supports
3
different
bus
configurations:
One
standard
bus
One
articulated
bus
Two
standard
buses
3.
Bulb,
bus
stop
is
extended
into
the
parking
lane.
It
supports
2
different
bus
configurations:
One
articulated
bus
Two
standard
buses
Bus
stops
are
not
applicable
in
Access
Lanes.
Adding
a
Bus
Stop
To
add
a
bus
stop,
click
on
the
edge
element
of
a
pedestrian
realm
or
a
side
median
on
boulevards
and
avenues
that
have
a
frontage
lane.
Then
select
the
bus
stop
sidebar
icon
which
brings
the
bus
stop
editor
shown
below.
Pick
the
appropriate
bus
stop
type,
the
desired
bus
configuration,
and
the
location
of
the
stop
from
the
top
of
the
plan.
69
When
clicking
on
a
non
edge
or
side
median
street
element,
you
will
be
guided
to
go
to
an
edge
element
to
perform
this
action.
Representation
of
the
Bus
Stop
in
the
Plan
View
Below
is
the
representation
of
the
bus
stop
in
the
plan
view
along
with
its
various
components.
Parked
cars
and
furnishing
objects
are
cleared
from
pedestrian
areas
that
intersect
with
the
bus
stop.
Representation
of
the
Bus
Stop
in
the
Cross
Section
View
Below
is
the
representation
of
the
bus
stop
in
the
cross
section
view,
the
bus
shelter
is
placed
based
on
its
corresponding
position
in
the
plan
view.
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5.9 Pedestrian
Crossing
and
Traffic
Calming
You
can
insert
4
types
of
pedestrian
crossing
and
traffic
calming
objects
on
the
street's
plan
view,
these
are:
1.
Mid-block
crossing
2.
Signalised
mid-block
crossing
3.
Raised
cross
walk
4.
Speed
table
Signalised
mid-block
crossings
are
applicable
for
use
in
boulevards
and
avenues.
Speed
tables
are
applicable
for
use
in
1x1
streets
and
access
lanes.
Adding
a
Pedestrian
Crossing
Object
To
a
pedestrian
crossing
object,
click
on
a
travel
or
curb
lane.
Then
select
pedestrian
crossing
sidebar
icon
which
brings
the
pedestrian
crossing
editor
shown
below.
To
add
an
pedestrian
crossing
object
simply
click
on
one
of
the
desired
icons
from
the
selection
lists.
When
clicking
on
a
non-travel
street
element,
you
will
be
guided
to
go
to
an
edge
element
to
perform
this
action.
Editing
the
Pedestrian
Crossing
Properties
When
the
pedestrian
crossing
object
is
added
or
when
you
click
on
one
from
the
placed
objects
selector,
the
below
editor
opens
up
to
allow
you
edit
the
properties.
71
Spanning
an
Entire
street
or
a
Section
To
insert
a
pedestrian
crossing
on
a
single
street
section
such
as
a
frontage
lane,
use
the
second
row
of
pedestrian
crossing
objects.

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5.10 Street
Design
Validations
The
tool
continuously
validates
the
street
design
against
the
USDM
typical
street
element
width
ranges
and
typical
street
arrangement
for
the
selected
family
and
land
use
context.
After
any
deviation
from
the
above
rules,
a
validation
warning
message
is
displayed
below
the
street
element
as
depicted
in
the
screenshot
below.
Validation
is
only
activated
in
the
New
and
Retrofit
design
modes
only.
Public
transit
deviations
inform
the
user
to
refer
back
to
the
Department
of
Transportation
for
further
validation.
The
top
right
side
warning
label
displays
a
comprehensive
list
of
all
current
warnings
in
a
popup
window.
You
can
move
the
window
in
any
location
you
desire
and
keep
it
visible
at
any
time.
73

As
soon
as
you
address
the
violation,
the
warning
will
automatically
disappear.

Warning
can
be
optionally
included
or
excluded
in
the
PDF
export
file.

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5.11 Street
Animation
When
you
press
the
play
button
on
the
left
side
of
the
plan
view,
cars,
buses,
cyclists,
and
public
transit
vehicles
will
start
to
move
up
and
down
your
street
plan
view.
You
can
control
the
speed
of
the
vehicle
by
selecting
its
corresponding
lane
and
changing
the
speed
value
from
the
lane
editor.
By
default,
the
speed
values
follow
the
USDM
desirable
vehicle
operating
speed
per
street
family.
To
stop
the
animation,
press
the
'Pause'
button.
Note
that
animations
are
available
only
in
the
Street
design
scope
and
when
the
plan
view
is
visible.
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6 Editing the Utilities
76 76
6.1 Adding/Removing
Utilities
Adding
a
Utility
Element
To
add
a
utility
element,
click
on
the
Add
button
located
in
the
section
of
the
editor
area.
In
all
design
modes,
the
add
utility
toolbox
is
the
same
allowing
you
to
freely
drag
and
drop
utilities
to
the
street
area.
Removing
a
Utility
Element
Using
Drag
and
Drop
To
remove
a
utility
element,
highlight
it
and
then
drag
and
drop
it
outside
the
street
view.
77
Using
the
Delete
Button
Select
the
utility
element
that
you
wish
to
remove
and
click
on
the
delete
button
as
depicted
in
the
screenshot
below.
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6.2 Editing
Utility
Elements
The
Utility
Element
Preview
Editor
Upon
selecting
a
utility
element,
the
preview
screen
shows
up
in
the
right
side
editor
area
highlighting
the
position,
retrofit
action
(for
Retrofit
design
mode
only),
useful
definitions
diagram,
and
customisation
of
properties
(for
the
Free
design
mode
only).
Utility
Positioning
Diagram
This
simplified
diagram
shows
the
exact
positioning
of
the
utility
from
the
left
and
right
edges
of
the
right-of-way
and
from
the
left
and
right
edge
of
its
street
zone
location
such
as
the
traveled
way,
pedestrian
realm,
or
centre
median.
Retrofit
Action
This
option
is
used
to
distinguish
the
utilities
that
are
new,
existing
and
keeping
their
same
location
in
the
street
that
is
being
retrofitted,
or
being
relocated
from
their
original
location
while
retrofitting.
All
existing
utilities
get
marked
in
grey,
while
relocated
ones
are
marked
by
a
an
oblique
hash
pattern.
All
utilities
are
considered
new
by
default
until
you
mark
them
otherwise.
Customising
Properties
79
You
can
customize
the
name,
abbreviation
(displayed
on
top
of
the
utilities
in
the
street
view),
and
color
of
utilities
in
the
Free
design
mode
to
fit
international
requirements
outside
the
Abu
Dhabi
emirate.
Any
such
update
will
apply
to
all
elements
that
exist
or
to
be
added
in
a
given
street
model.
Simply
type
in
the
desired
name
and
abbreviation
in
the
corresponding
text
boxes
or
click
on
the
desired
color.
The
Element
Properties
Editor
After
selecting
the
desired
utility,
click
on
the
Edit
Element
side
bar
button
to
bring
out
the
editor.
Properties
in
this
editor
are
organized
in
3
tabs:
Dimensions
Array
Advanced
Dimensions
Tab
This
tab
shows
the
main
chamber
and
service
corridors
widths,
service
(pipe
or
duct)
width,
offset
between
and
corridors
and
the
minimum
offset.
Based
on
the
design
mode,
updating
the
corridor
widths
is
offered
via:
Typical
values
pickers
restricted
to
the
allowed
ranges
as
per
street
family
and
land
use
context
in
the
new
design
mode.
Free
value
editor
for
the
free
design
mode.
A
combination
of
both
typical
values
and
a
free
value
editor
for
the
retrofit
design
mode.
An
example
dimensions
editor
for
a
wastewater
utility
in
retrofit
design
mode
is
shown
below.
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Some
properties
are
restricted
from
being
edited
in
the
New
mode.
Array
Tab
The
tab
applies
to
duct
based
telecom,
high
security,
and
traffic
surveillance
utilities.
It
allows
the
update
of
duct
rows,
columns,
vertical
and
horizontal
spacing.
An
example
array
editor
for
a
telecom
utility
in
retrofit
design
mode
is
shown
below.
81
Advanced
Tab
This
tab
allows
the
update
of
the
various
depth
values,
the
chamber
shape
and
spacing,
the
chamber
access
opening
shape,
color,
and
offset
within
the
chamber.
An
example
advanced
editor
for
a
stormwater
utility
in
free
design
mode
is
shown
below.
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83
6.3 Utility
Design
Validations
The
tool
continuously
validates
your
design
of
utilities
as
you
make
modifications
to
ensure
compliance
with
the
UCDM.
Validation
is
activated
in
the
New
and
Retrofit
design
modes
only.
Validation
Rules
The
main
validation
rules
that
are
applied
include:
Validation
of
typical
dimensions
of
service
corridors
and
utility
corridors.
Validation
against
the
typical
UCDM
arrangements
per
street
family
and
land
use
context.
Validation
of
positioning
of
utilities
with
respect
to
the
upper
street
elements,
objects
(trees
and
street
lights),
and
curb
edges.
Validation
of
positioning
of
utilities
with
respect
to
each
other
and
with
respect
to
the
edge
of
the
right-of-
way.
Validation
against
overlap
of
utilities.
The
editing
process
within
tool
ensures
that
you
do
not
violate
the
physical
structure
of
utility
corridors
whereby
the
service
(pipe/duct)
are
contained
within
the
bounds
of
the
service
corridor
which
in
turn
is
contained
within
the
bounds
of
the
chamber
corridor.

Classification
of
Validations
Validations
are
classified
into
2
types:
1-
Errors:
inlcude
all
non-compliant
overlaps
between
utility
corridors,
improper
alignment
of
corridors
to
curb
and
right-of-way
edges,
positioning
outside
the
right-of-way,
positioning
with
respect
to
other
utilities
with
improper
clearance,
improper
position
within
the
street
elements,
and
ommission
from
the
street.
2-
Warnings:
include
non
typical
dimensions,
insufficient
and
excessive
inclusion
of
utilities
in
the
street.
Display
of
Errors
and
Warnings
After
any
deviation
from
the
above
rules,
a
validation
warning
message
is
displayed
below
the
utility
element
as
depicted
in
the
screenshot
below.
The
top
right
side
warning
label
displays
a
comprehensive
list
of
all
current
warnings
in
a
popup
window.
You
can
move
the
window
in
any
location
you
desire
and
keep
it
visible
at
any
time.
84 84
85
6.4 Utility
Tunnels
Adding
a
Utility
Tunnel
To
add
a
utility
tunnel,
click
on
the
Add
button
and
drag
its
corresponding
icon
from
the
add
toolbox
to
the
street
view.
Utility
Tunnel
Properties
You
can
manipulate
the
geometrical
shape
of
the
utility
tunnel
using
the
dimensions
illustrated
below.
These
properties
are
found
in
the
Dimensions
tab
of
the
utility
tunnel
editor
illustrated
below.
86 86
Specifying
the
Utilities
that
are
Included
in
the
Tunnel
Use
the
second
tab
of
the
utility
tunnel
editor
to
specify
the
utilities
that
are
installed
within
the
tunnel.
A
color-bulleted
list
of
abbreviations
of
these
utilities
is
displayed
within
the
tunnel
representation
in
the
cross
section.
87
Utility
Tunnel
Validations
The
tool
validates
against
locating
Gas
and
gravity
based
utilities
above
the
tunnel.
Utilities
that
are
included
within
the
tunnel
are
not
subjected
to
the
UCDM
typical
inclusion
rules
e.g.
total
Power
Distribution
corridor
widths.
Depth
clash
between
the
utility
tunnel
and
the
utilities
placed
above
it.
88 88
6.5 Custom
Utilities
The
tool
offers
the
flexibility
to
develop
utility
corridor
designs
that
do
not
strictly
abide
by
the
UCDM.
Adding
a
Custom
Utility
To
add
a
custom
utility,
click
on
the
Add
button
and
drag
its
corresponding
icon
from
the
add
toolbox
to
the
street
view.
Custom
utilities
are
only
available
in
the
Free
design
mode.
Custom
Utility
Options
Like
all
other
standard
utilities
in
the
Free
design
mode,
you
can
customize
properties
such
as
the
name,
the
abbreviation
code,
and
the
color.
Specifically
for
custom
utilities,
you
can
define
the
type
of
service
for
this
custom
utility
via
the
picker
shown
below.
The
custom
utility
editor
functionality
gets
adjusted
based
on
this
type.

89
7 Using Estidama Features
90 90
7.1 Estidama
Overview
The
tool
calculates
the
shading
requirements
and
landscape
irrigation
requirements
over
the
specified
street
length
in
accordance
with
the
Estidama
Public
Realm
Design
Manual
that
is
currently
under
pilot
project
testing.

You
can
activate
this
feature
from
the
Plan
View
Estidama
side
tab
on
the
left
side.
Upon
clicking
this
tab,
the
Estidama
Summary
window
will
open
displaying
2
tabs
one
for
the
shading
calculation
results
and
one
for
the
water
budget
calculation
results.

Click
the
Back
tab
to
close
the
window
and
resume
the
design
mode.

After
launching
the
Estidama
results,
you
will
not
be
allowed
to
modify
street
elements
or
switch
utilities
design
scope
until
you
close
that
results
window.
The
only
items
that
you
are
allowed
to
modify
but
not
add
are
the
plants
and
the
shading
objects
such
as
shelters.
Exporting
to
PDF
You
can
export
the
input
data
together
with
the
shading
and
water
budget
results
to
a
PDF
file
by
clicking
the
Export
to
PDF
button.
Output
is
scaled
to
2
pages
of
A4
size
and
landscape
orientation.

91
7.2 Estidama
Shading
Calculation
Background
The
Estidama
shading
calculation
presents
the
interim
and
final
shading
provision
achieved
based
on
a
1.8m
width
within
the
through
zone.
The
shading
calculations
are
affected
by
the
following
factors:
The
buildings
upper
storey
setback
if
it
extends
over
the
through
zone
The
trees
shade
projection
over
the
through
zone.
Tree
shades
are
considered
as
circular
based
on
the
exact
canopy
diameter
of
the
selected
tree
type
listed
from
the
Public
Realm
Design
Manual
(PRDM).
The
canopy
shade
projection
over
the
through
zone.
Canopy
shade
is
considered
as
rectangular
following
the
canopy
width
and
length.
The
existence
of
colonades
within
the
urban
context.
The
shading
calculation
assumes
that
the
sun
will
be
directly
overhead.
Calculation
Results
Upon
opening
the
Estidama
window
and
selecting
the
Shading
tab,
the
results
table
is
displayed
as
shown
below.
The
tool
computes
all
shaded
areas
from
building
projections,
trees,
canopies,
and
within
colonnades.
It
then
divides
the
total
shaded
area
by
the
total
area
of
the
through
zone
within
a
1.8
m
maximum
width.
A
percentage
achieved
shading
of
100%
means
that
1.8
m
or
more
of
the
through
zone
is
entirely
shaded.
The
table
displays
two
sets
of
results
based
on
the
trees
at
5
years
growth
after
planting
(Interim
Shade
Provision)
and
the
trees
at
full
maturity
(Final
Shade
Provision).
The
table
also
compares
against
two
targets
when
considering
the
street
as
a
primary
walkway
and
as
a
secondary
walkway.
If
the
percentage
achieved
is
greater
or
equal
to
the
percentage
shading
requirements,
a
green
check
mark
is
shown;
otherwise
a
red
cross
mark
is
shown.
You
can
display
results
for
the
left
through
zone
or
the
right
through
zone
or
both
through
zones
(the
default
option).
Visualisation
in
the
Plan
View
When
in
Estidama
mode,
the
plan
view
is
slightly
modified
by
keeping
visible
all
trees
and
plants,
canopies,
and
benches
and
hiding
all
other
objects
for
clarity
purposes.
Shading
from
trees
at
5
years
growth
after
planting
(Interim
Shade
Provision)
and
the
trees
at
full
maturity
(Final
Shade
Provision)
is
shown
in
2
different
green
colors,
while
shading
from
canopies
is
shown
in
light
grey.
92 92
93
7.3 Estidama
Water
Budget
Calculation
Background
The
Estidama
water
budget
calculation
computes
the
water
budget
demand
of
the
street
section
based
on
mean
and
peak
rates.
The
tool
adopts
the
values
published
in
the
PRDM
for
the
irrigation
rates.
The
major
factors
contributing
in
the
water
budget
calculation
are:
Evapotranspiration
(ETo)
based
on
the
predefined
Abu
Dhabi
emirate
locations
or
custom
value
Irrigation
rates
at
mean
and
at
peak
based
on
the
irrigation
classification
per
plant
type
and
family
Total
number
of
trees
and
palms
Total
area
of
plantation
for
shrubs,
succulents,
ground
covers
and
grass
Calculation
Results
Upon
opening
the
Estidama
window
and
selecting
the
Water
Budget
tab,
the
results
table
is
displayed
as
shown
below.
The
tool
computes
the
number
of
all
trees
and
palms
and
the
areas
planted
with
grass,
shrub,
ground
cover,
and
shrubs.

You
can
control
the
result
output
selectively
to
display
the
average
and
peak
irrigation
demand.
If
the
total
irrigation
rate
in
l/m2/day
is
less
than
or
equal
to
the
target
water
efficiency
requirements,
a
green
check
mark
is
shown;
otherwise
a
red
cross
mark
is
shown.

94 94
8 Keyboard
Shortcuts
The
below
table
shows
the
keyboard
shortcuts
applicable
in
both
street
and
utilities
design
scope:
Key
Combination Scope Function
Left
Arrow Street
and
Utilities Moves
the
selection
to
the
next
element
on
the
left
or
jumps
to
the
rightmost
element
when
the
leftmost
element
is
reached
Right
Arrow Street
and
Utilities Moves
the
selection
to
the
next
element
on
the
right
or
jumps
to
the
leftmost
element
when
the
rightmost
element
is
reached
Up
Arrow Street Selects
the
first
street
element
in
the
centre
of
the
street
or
removes
the
current
selection
Down
Arrow Street Selects
the
first
street
element
in
the
centre
of
the
street
or
removes
the
current
selection
Up
Arrow Utilities Moves
the
selection
to
the
street
element
right
above
the
currently
selected
utility.
Down
Arrow Utilities Selects
the
first
utility
in
the
centre
or
moves
the
selection
from
the
street
element
to
the
first
utility
under
that
street
element.
CTRL
-
Left
Arrow Street
and
Utilities Swaps
current
element
selected
with
the
element
to
the
left
CTRL
-
Right
Arrow Street
and
Utilities Swaps
current
element
selected
with
the
element
to
the
right
CTRL
-
Up
Arrow Street Increases
the
level
of
the
currently
selected
street
element
CTRL
-
Down
Arrow Street Decreases
the
level
of
the
currently
selected
street
element
SHIFT
-
Left
Arrow Utilities Nudges
the
selected
utility
element
to
the
left
SHIFT
-
Right
Arrow Utilities Nudges
the
selected
street
element
to
the
right
CTRL
-
S Street
and
Utilities Opens
the
Save/Export
window
CTRL
-
Y Street
and
Utilities Redo
CTRL
-
Z Street
and
Utilities Undo
CTRL
+ Street Increases
the
width
of
the
currently
selected
street
element
CTRL
- Street Decreases
the
width
of
the
currently
selected
street
element
CTRL
-
DELETE Street
and
Utilities Deletes
the
selected
element
95
9 Help
and
Support
Please
send
any
questions
or
suggestions
related
to
the
online
tool
to
upc.usdm@upc.gov.ae
96 96
10 Index
Adding
Objects,
54-57
Adding/Removing
Street
Elements,
49-51
Adding/Removing
Utilities,
77-78
Bus
Stops,
69-70
Controlling
the
Viewport,
31-32
Cover
Page,
-1-0
Custom
Utilities,
89
Design
Priorities
for
Too
Little
Right-of-Way,
26
Design
Priorities
for
Too
Much
Right-of-Way,
25
Editing
On-Street
Parking,
58-59
Editing
Street
Elements,
52-53
Editing
the
Public
Realm
Context,
64
Editing
the
Urban
Context,
60-63
Editing
Utility
Elements,
79-83
Estidama
Overview,
91
Estidama
Shading
Calculation,
92-93
Estidama
Water
Budget
Calculation,
94
Exporting
to
CSV,
46-47
Exporting
to
DXF,
44-45
Exporting
to
PDF,
42-43
Help
and
Support,
96
Keyboard
Shortcuts,
95
Overview,
28-29
Pedestrian
Crossing
and
Traffic
Calming,
71-72
Pedestrian
Realm,
13-14
Public
Transport
Options,
65-68
Retrofitting
Streets,
23-24
Saving
and
Exporting
Exporting
to
CSV,
46-47
Exporting
to
DXF,
44-45
Exporting
to
PDF,
42-43
Saving
and
Opening
the
Street
Design
Model,
41
Saving
and
Opening
the
Street
Design
Model,
41
Setting
the
Right-of-Way,
35
Settings,
36-39
Street
Animation,
75
Street
Design
Elements,
15
Street
Design
Validations,
73-74
Street
Typology,
12
The
Editor
Area,
33-34
The
Exception
Process,
22
The
UCDM
Manual,
21
The
USDM
Manual,
19-20
Using
the
Tool
Controlling
the
Viewport,
31-32
97
Overview,
28-29
Setting
the
Right-of-Way,
35
Settings,
36-39
The
Editor
Area,
33-34
Which
Mode?,
30
Using
the
Tool
for
the
First
Time,
5-11
Utility
Design
Elements,
16-17
Utility
Design
Validations,
84-85
Utility
Tunnels,
86-88
Welcome
to
the
Urban
Street
and
Utility
Design
Tool,
4
Which
Mode?,
30
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2 About the Tool

3 Using the Tool

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4 Saving and Exporting

5 Editing the Street

6 Editing the Utilities

7 Using Estidama Features

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