The IPCC organized multiple design studios annually, engaging urban leaders, young professionals, and architecture and urban planning students from Birzeit, An Najah, and Al-Quds Universities. Supported by IPCC...
The IPCC organized multiple design studios annually, engaging urban leaders, young professionals, and architecture and urban planning students from Birzeit, An Najah, and Al-Quds Universities. Supported by IPCC consultants and urban planners, these studios focused on designing community initiatives to enhance public spaces in East Jerusalem. Initial workshops emphasized participatory design, with activities including site visits, community consultations, and collaborative sketching. Implemented Community initiatives included urban access pathways, a green roof initiative in Jerusalem's Old City, and park designs in Silwan. Participants prioritized projects based on community readiness for implementation, finalizing designs with input from stakeholders.
In subsequent years, the studios expanded to address larger-scale public spaces and community demands. Initiatives included parks, playgrounds, green amphitheaters, and multi-purpose recreational facilities in neighborhoods such as Beit Hanina, Sur Baher, Ras Al Amud, Al-Issawiyya and Jabal Al-Mukabber. The projects incorporated innovative elements like botanic gardens, outdoor learning spaces, and community gathering spaces. Design studios from 2017-2021 involved documenting methodologies through a toolkit and design manual, providing a model for placemaking and sustainable urban design in East Jerusalem. These outputs emphasize community participation, resilience, and creative solutions tailored to local needs.
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Jerusalem design November 2018
