Review article

The article deals with the problem of air dust content in Damascus and the need to consider the local climatic characteristics in urban development. The factors of dust content formation are highlighted taking into consideration such features as the relief of the terrain and building development of the city. Theoretical and field observations in the coastal areas of the Barada River were conducted to study the air dust content in Damascus. Research results show that air dust content in the housing development located on the river banks depends on its density and the character of relief. According to the aerodynamic modeling, conditions of dust content dispersion in various zones of the city can differ considerably.