Survey of Palestinian Neighborhoods in East Jerusalem
Over the course of about three years, Bimkom-Planners for Planning Rights conducted a survey of the Palestinian neighborhoods of East Jerusalem in order to create a database of useful and up to date information for use by residents and planners seeking to promote the development of the neighborhoods. The survey is based on comprehensive data, collected via meetings with residents and independent research, regarding the physical situation in the Palestinian neighborhoods of East Jerusalem as well as approved and pending plans for these neighborhoods. From this data, the main issues and problems affecting each neighborhood were singled out, as were opportunities for their improvement. Overall, the survey revealed a tremendous gap between the needs of the population and the planning solutions offered, if at all. It was also revealed that, in many cases, approved and in-process plans hinder development in the neighborhoods and cause significant damage to the existing fabric of live.
Over the course of about three years, Bimkom-Planners for Planning Rights conducted a survey of the Palestinian neighborhoods of East Jerusalem in order to create a database of useful and up to date information for use by residents and planners seeking to promote the development of the neighborhoods. The survey is based on comprehensive data, collected via meetings with residents and independent research, regarding the physical situation in the Palestinian neighborhoods of East Jerusalem as well as approved and pending plans for these neighborhoods. From this data, the main issues and problems affecting each neighborhood were singled out, as were opportunities for their improvement. Overall, the survey revealed a tremendous gap between the needs of the population and the planning solutions offered, if at all. It was also revealed that, in many cases, approved and in-process plans hinder development in the neighborhoods and cause significant damage to the existing fabric of live.
