Feasibility analysis and execution of the complete street Model in Afghanistan: A case study of Dar-Ul-Aman Street in Kabul

Erkan, Gökhan Hüseyin and Maihan, Sumaya (2025) Feasibility analysis and execution of the complete street Model in Afghanistan: A case study of Dar-Ul-Aman Street in Kabul. International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 16 (1). pp. 288-302. ISSN 2582-8185

The horizontal and vertical growth of contemporary cities is an inevitable requirement that has resulted in the mechanization of existence and heightened reliance on cars. This has rendered the building of transportation networks a need rather than a choice. However, cities can only thrive and endure if they maintain a suitable balance between infrastructure and a variety of urban land uses. The Complete Street concept is a novel approach to urban planning and transportation. This essay explores the notion of a full street and assesses the feasibility of its implementation on Dar-Ul-Aman Street in Kabul through a case study of the adjacent areas. This research, aimed at assessing the feasibility and implementation of a complete street in Kabul, is applied in nature and employs both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS software, while qualitative data were reviewed through strategic environmental analysis. This research presents three potential models for converting Dar-al-Aman Street into a complete street. After that, the models were compared and judged based on factors such as sustainable development, improving the quality of life in cities, boosting social life, and reducing the need for personal cars. The alternative with the highest score was recognized as the optimal model for the execution of a comprehensive roadway on the Dar-Ul-Aman route. The findings of this research suggest that the execution of the Complete Street plan on Dar-Ul-Aman Street possesses significant potential and can substantially enhance quality of life, promote sustainable urban growth, and foster a more efficient urban environment.