Public Works Studio participated in the 2017 City Debates at AUB where we exhibited the findings of our research project, “Mapping Beirut through its Tenants’ Stories,” in the lobby of the Architecture and Design department. Nadine Bekdache took part in a round-table discussion entitled “Comparing Mobilization Experiences: Emerging Strategies and Frames,” where she spoke about residential evictions in Beirut.”

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Right to Housing: The Landscape From Ras Beirut

A Research Workshop Within the Series «Mapping Beirut Through Its Tenants’ Stories»

The workshop consists of five sessions that involve discussions and field research, which are held in collaboration with The AUB Neighborhood Initiative. It targets youth interested in urban issues, research, mapping, and Beiruti …

Workshop: Housing Policy in Beirut, Towards Affordable Housing and an Inclusive City

In partnership with the «Social Justice and the City» program at the American University of Beirut, Public Works Studio organized a consultative meeting and workshop titled «Towards Affordable Housing and an Inclusive City» …

Beirut Evictions Monitor Launch

Public Works Studio participated in Beirut Design Week and launched the «Beirut Eviction Monitor». The event was structured into three components: an exhibition, a data gathering workshop, and an interactive presentation. During the …

Exhibition and Discussion: Beirut Evictions Map

Public Works Studio showcased the eviction map at Mansion and organized a seminar on the right to housing, featuring Zaki Taha, an activist in the old tenants movement. The exhibition was captured in …

Mapping Beirut through its Tenants’ Stories

This project studied the impacts of market-driven developments and policies on housing rights in Beirut and the creation of social and spatial injustices, resulting in the displacement of many low and middle-income families. …

Mapping Beirut through its Tenants’ Stories workshop series

A participatory research space with the aim of promoting the right to the city and affordable housing through a series of six workshops. These workshops specifically focus on gathering and sharing the experiences …