The war-time urban development of Damascus: How the geography- and political economy of warfare affects housing patterns

This paper shows how the geography- and political economy of warfare has impacted upon residential patterns and housing practices in Damascus during the civil war. The empirical results are based on satellite imagery, policy documents and a survey among spatial planning experts and students.

Title: The war-time urban development of Damascus: How the geography- and political economy of warfare affects housing patterns
Authors: Barend Wind, Batoul Ibrahim
Publisher: Habitat International
Date: February 2020
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