Back to Human Scale : Rethinking Human Spaces for Tomorrow

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    Urban planning dimensions of informal settlements in post-war Aleppo
    (2022) Aboasfour, Yara; Escola de Comunicação, Arquitetura, Artes e Tecnologias da Informação
    Informal settlements are considered the fastest-growing human gatherings and the most significant urban challenge facing different countries. In case of any crisis, the urban fabric of these settlements is usually the most affected area. This is due to their poor planning, construction, and infrastructure. Therefore, upgrading their environmental standards has become essential in meeting the challenge of crisis recovery. In the city of Aleppo-Syria, Informal settlements represent about 35% of the total housing units. Many are deteriorating, and most have minimal construction, urbanization, and services. During the Syrian conflict, these areas have become part of military fortifications and suffered severely from destruction and displacement. That has put all urban options back on the table for reconsideration in the prospects of future reconstruction. The housing theme is always considered a priority and an urgent need for the immediate urban and design response after the war. This process, however, should not be understood as returning to the pre-war situation. Accordingly, it is a significant opportunity that must be used positively to upgrade the reality of informal settlements and make their urban environment more resilient and sustainable for the future. The paper aims to identify the impact of informal settlements on the urban structure of Aleppo. It also aims to unveil the city-urban development needs to upgrade informal settlements' morphology in conjunction with Aleppo city’s growth during the reconstruction phase, and the different urban policies of intervention.