Urban Development & Planning in Palestine
Urban Development & Planning in the Palestinian Territories
Presented By:
Director, Urban & Regional Planning Unit An-Najah National University, Nablus
Dr. Ali Abdelhamid
Introduction:
Urban development and planning practice and experience in Palestine which stemmed back to mid 19th Century had passed through various changes and developments in terms of characteristics, policies, principles, and management. The urban planning system in Palestine seems to be unique in its composition and context. This uniqueness is related to the fact that planning practice was controlled and experienced by external forces (or foreigners) and not by native bodies (Palestinians themselves).
Background
The Palestinian Territories (PT), including West Bank (WB) and Gaza Strip (GS), covers an total area of 6,209 km2 (5844 km2 in the West Bank and 365 km2 in Gaza Strip). Palestine has a large and rapidly growing population. As of early 2013, there were approximately 4.3 million people in the PT (2.6 million in WB and 1.7 in GS) living in 557 localities (cities, towns, villages, hamlets & refugee camps). Population density is (672 person/km2 in PT), 444 person/km2 in WB & 4,206 persons/km2 in GS)
Urban Development in Palestine:
The Palestinian land is a composite of numerous elements reflecting an environment of great ecology, culture, history and religious values. Moreover, it has a big diversity in its topography and landscape within a very small area.
Factors Impacting Urban Development :
1) Political Factors. 2) Historical Factors (Previous or Past Experiences). 3) Geographic or Location Factors. 4) Institutional or Administrative Factors.
(1) Political Factors:
Political Agreements: Classification of Land:
Area (A) where the Palestinians have a political and security control as well as the responsibility for planning and development issues in such areas; (%2.8). Area (B) where the Palestinian have only the responsibility of
Presented By:
Director, Urban & Regional Planning Unit An-Najah National University, Nablus
Dr. Ali Abdelhamid
Introduction:
Urban development and planning practice and experience in Palestine which stemmed back to mid 19th Century had passed through various changes and developments in terms of characteristics, policies, principles, and management. The urban planning system in Palestine seems to be unique in its composition and context. This uniqueness is related to the fact that planning practice was controlled and experienced by external forces (or foreigners) and not by native bodies (Palestinians themselves).
Background
The Palestinian Territories (PT), including West Bank (WB) and Gaza Strip (GS), covers an total area of 6,209 km2 (5844 km2 in the West Bank and 365 km2 in Gaza Strip). Palestine has a large and rapidly growing population. As of early 2013, there were approximately 4.3 million people in the PT (2.6 million in WB and 1.7 in GS) living in 557 localities (cities, towns, villages, hamlets & refugee camps). Population density is (672 person/km2 in PT), 444 person/km2 in WB & 4,206 persons/km2 in GS)
Urban Development in Palestine:
The Palestinian land is a composite of numerous elements reflecting an environment of great ecology, culture, history and religious values. Moreover, it has a big diversity in its topography and landscape within a very small area.
Factors Impacting Urban Development :
1) Political Factors. 2) Historical Factors (Previous or Past Experiences). 3) Geographic or Location Factors. 4) Institutional or Administrative Factors.
(1) Political Factors:
Political Agreements: Classification of Land:
Area (A) where the Palestinians have a political and security control as well as the responsibility for planning and development issues in such areas; (%2.8). Area (B) where the Palestinian have only the responsibility of