Old Cities Jerusalem, Revitalization Programme (OCJRP)-Taawon has completed specialized training course "Local regulations and issues for working within the Old City of Jerusalem." as part of the "Quality Urban Development and Sustainable Interventions – Rehabilitation for Revitalization" (QUDSI-R4R) project, which is funded by the European Union, managed by UN-Habitat, and partly implemented by Taawon/OCJRP.
- 17 engineers from Jerusalem and the West Bank participated.
- Four online sessions via Zoom and one practical training day were held.
- Topics covered:
- Introduction to Safety and Environmental Quality, using the pocket guide Safety, Security, and Environmental Quality and Working at Height.
- Local regulations and work restrictions in the Old City of Jerusalem, with a focus on the preservation of historic buildings.
- Architectural preservation within the Green Line, including a case study on preserving Shafa Amr Castle.
This course is an integral part of the OCJRP's efforts under the training component, which aims to improve the technical and professional skills of specialists, civil engineering students, and workers involved in preserving Palestine's architectural and historical heritage. The training component is one of the main components of the OCJRP, along with restoration and conservation, documentation, and public awareness.#OCJRP #Training courses #Historic heritage preservation #JerusalemRevitalisation #EU_Funded #UNHabitat #Taawon
