Urban Greening Strategies for Compact Cities, An-Najaf Historical City, Iraq, A Case Study

Urban greening is a crucial trend for achieving sustainability as it helps enhance the local climate and lower temperatures.So interesting green elements in cities is an urgent necessity, not an option.This study tries to elucidate suitable urban greening solutions in cities compact and limited in space.This study aims to clarify relevant urban greening strategies in densely populated cities with limited space, particularly old historical cities, by employing a methodology that involves formulating effective and suitable indicators to enhance urban greening in such places.The findings of the theoretical framework revealed various approaches to implementing urban greening in densely populated cities.These include the establishment of a network of green spaces, the installation of green roofs, the incorporation of front balconies, the use of temporary vegetation, and the creation of gardens and parks outside the city.These strategies were assessed using descriptive methods.These indicators were implemented in the ancient city located in the Al-Najaf Governorate, which is a historically significant city and a crucial hub.The implementation of these strategies can enhance the local climate of the city and transform its roadways and structures in a sustainable manner.