Urban Planning

Blog Post Jerusalem in the Age of Possibilities

In 1900, Jerusalemites felt they were part of a city whose municipality was improving their quality of life in measurable ways. A book review.

Journal Article Sheikh Jarrah: A Struggle for Survival

A deep dive into the history of a historic neighborhood whose families are being targeted for removal

Short Take Mapping the Takeover: Israeli Settlement Expansion and the Judaization of Jerusalem

Israeli settlement expansion and land seizures reach unprecedented levels in 2024, report reveals.

Blog Post Uncovering the Other Jerusalem

A view of Jerusalem, not as a symbol of religiosity and conflict, but rather as a living city. A book review.

Blog Post Israel Approves Funding Plan for East Jerusalem—with an Ominous Condition

The government approved a continuation of Decision 3790 funding for East Jerusalem with a 50 percent increase—but with what real intentions and what ultimate results?

Case Study Israel’s City Center Plan Threatens Palestinian Educational Institutions in Jerusalem

Israel’s City Center Plan in the heart of Palestinian East Jerusalem puts several Palestinian schools at risk, jeopardizing education itself and further erasing the Palestinian identity of the city.