Participation in Public Space: a Model for Urban Development and Social Justice
Community development
Human rights
Urban development
Urban development
Climate Change, Urban Migration, and Tribal Communities: a Cycle of Marginalization
Climate and Environment
Gender and Feminism
Human rights
Urban development
“House Visit”: Providing Medical Care for People Experiencing Homelessness
Human rights
Public Health
Urban development
Urban Development in Ramallah: Between Now and Then, a Vanishing Childhood Memory
Ahmed Yasin
Ramallah today is a product of its history—not only centuries of continuous habitation, but also the reality of occupying and economic forces ignoring the needs of its population. Ahmed Yasin argues that urban development must be tied to local history—and the knowledge of the city’s inhabitants is an important asset in this case.
What it Means to Learn Hebrew and Arabic in Jerusalem
Elianne Kramer
"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world” – Ludwig Wittgenstein
Reclaiming Space in a Divided City
Liel Maghen and Tariq S. Nassar
This paper will present the differences between the approaches towards the notion of “land,” examining the political implication of “placemaking” activities such as forming shared public spaces neutral of national meaning, across the city of Jerusalem.
Designing for Childhood: What’s Good for the Children is Good for All
Deborah Rahmane
What’s life in the city like for a three-year-old? The everyday experiences of children is a crucial perspective in urban development initiatives, it gives unique insight into the challenges faced by populations with specific needs, promotes equality, and can shape an effective framework for long-term change.
Bet Shemesh as a Model for Rapid Urban Development and Sustainability
Gilan Miller-Gertz
Urban development initiatives often pit competing interests against one another—ultimately, to the detriment of all. The city of Bet Shemesh stands as an exemplar for a collaborative and sustainable approach. The difference? An approach that recognizes community needs, and facilitates access to key resources.
Slums and Informal Settlements: By the People and for the People: A New Approach for Slum Upgrading
Alon Cohen Lifshitz
The development of informal urban settlements is a perennial challenge for residents and municipal authorities—a challenge compounded by the absence of consultative processes and shared objectives. Alon Cohen Lifshitz presents two grassroots initiatives, seeking to give slum dwellers a voice and a stake in their own futures.
Participation in Public Space: a Model for Urban Development and Social Justice
Kali Silverman
Tackling urban inequalities requires a plural approach, drawing from community knowledge and experiences. But it can sometimes be a challenge even to harness this resource. Kali Silverman presents the “Ladder of Participation” as a means of shaping a sustainable and practical response to social problems.
Climate Change, Urban Migration, and Tribal Communities: a Cycle of Marginalization
Rachel Gerber and Jacob Sztokman
Climate change in India has created waves of internal migration, with a devastating impact on rural communities—particularly the most vulnerable members, women and children. Rachel Gerber and Jacob Sztokman describe the cycle of deprivation and marginalization that this led to —a prompt, should one be needed, for more assertive steps to protect the environment.
“House Visit”: Providing Medical Care for People Experiencing Homelessness
Ronnie-Lee Sneh
Homelessness, already a significant challenge in urban areas has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Homelessness is often accompanied by poor health, which together feeds a cycle of vulnerability and increased pressure on health care resources. Street Medicine, taking adapted healthcare services to the homeless, provides a bridge between the street and hospitals—improving outcomes and strengthening service delivery to a vulnerable population.