The Arab population, which is mostly traditional in character, generally looks for housing solutions in the locality in which they were born. However, there is a general lack of diverse housing potential in these localities, as well as lack of public resources, such as land or budgets for planning and development. These lead to increased … read more
Ma’ale Adummim and its establishment and its effect: The present report has two principal objectives. One, to describe the spatial changes that havetaken place in the area and their effect on Palestinians’ human rights; and two, to examine these changes in light of the historyof Ma’ale Adummim and the intentions behind its establishment. Chapter 1 presents … read more
Planning Principles in J Mukaber The Jabel Mukaber ’Arab as-Sawahra neighborhood (hereafter, Jabel Mukaber) is situated in the southern part of Eastern Jerusalem, at the dwelling place of the as-Sawahra Bedouin tribe. The neighborhood is home to more than 20,000 residents, and covers an area of some 460 hectares (see: Illustration 1: Neighborhood location). … read more
For full publication click here: Planning Principles in Jabel Mukaber The Jabel Mukaber ’Arab as-Sawahra neighborhood (hereafter, Jabel Mukaber) is situated in the southern part of Eastern Jerusalem, at the dwelling place of the as-Sawahra Bedouin tribe. The neighborhood is home to more than 20,000 residents, and covers an area of some 460 hectares (see: Illustration 1: Neighborhood location). Given the present … read more
