TabsSummaryBasim S. Alatni has a Ph.D. in Urban Design from the University of Manchester. He is currently Assistant Professor in the College of Architecture and Planning at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, KSA. His research interests include Urban Form, Urban Open Spaces, Mixed-use Development and Sustainable Urban Centers. Dr. Basim is: Head of Examination and Assessment Committee Vice chairman of Curriculum Review Committee (Theory Courses) Member of Steering Committee Three (standard 5,6) Member of Students Affairs Committee Qualifications Bachelor of Architecture, College of Architecture and Planning, Saudi Arabia Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, United States of America Master’s degree in Urban Design, United States of America PhD In Urban Design, United Kingdom ResearchUrban Form, Urban Open Spaces, Financial Districts