The seven hectares of public gardens, situated at the top end of the Corniche and in the heart of the capital's bustling business district, includes a children's playground and "dancing" water fountains that spout out of the ground.
CMC's recommendations come as the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning (MMUP) announced plans to begin construction on 59 public parks in Qatar by early 2016 at a cost of QR1.5 billion.
A senior MMUP official said that the government has also been working to respond to the needs of park-goers by upgrading facilities at several existing parks by adding lighting and more children's facilities.
Renovations to Al Busat Al Akhdar Park are expected to last until the end of 2015 and include upgrades to walkways, fences and lighting systems. Additionally, a new jogging track will be constructed to give visitors more athletic options.
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