Caroline Hanna Harb

Coastal freedom

Lebanon, a country rich in history, cultural diversity and natural beauty, is facing challenges in its management of public spaces, despite urbanisation and increasing densification. One of these challenges is the privatisation of the maritime sector. In defiance of legislation on public access to the sea, about 80% of the coastline is currently owned by private interests, creating physical and social barriers to the joys of the sea, a source of life and a permeable border. For example, the heritage-rich town of Batroun is undergoing a privatisation and “Disneylandification” of its coastline. The chosen design for the public space will therefore serve as a model for the entire coast, combining leisure activities with environmental protection, in order to mobilise, raise awareness and influ

Teachers

Evangelos Vasileiou

Keywords

Environ 80% du domaine maritime libanais est privatisé. Un nouvel aménagement public va offrir un accès pour tous et servir de modèle contre la privatisation côtière, tout en préservant l’environnement afin de mobiliser, sensibiliser et influencer.