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Mohammad al-Asad, Reef Qubailat, Lara Zuriekat, Zaid Wahbeh, and Sama Gaith

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  • Public buildings as urban landmarks.
  • Urban infrastructure: Transcending the utilitarian.
  • Co-existing with the surrounding natural context.
  • Developing public spaces in the city.
  • Improving housing conditions for the urban poor.
  • Protecting and revitalizing the city’s built heritage.
  • Addressing the needs and challenges relating to post-conflict cities.
  • Architecture and planning university students.
  • Architects and planners.
  • Municipal decision makers and staff.
  • High school students who wish to continue their studies in architecture and planning.
  • The general public.

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