تخطيط مدينة دينية سياحية في محافظة القدس ضمن إطار المخطط الوطني المكاني 2050
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2025
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راما سالم
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Urban planning for new cities is a strategic tool to address spatial, social, economic, and political challenges—especially in areas facing geopolitical transformations such as Jerusalem. This research, titled "Planning a Religious-Touristic City in the Jerusalem Governorate within the Framework of the National Spatial Plan 2050", proposes a comprehensive urban vision that integrates spiritual, cultural, and economic dimensions while reinforcing the Palestinian identity and presence in Jerusalem.
The project envisions the establishment of a religious-touristic city located in a carefully selected site in the Jerusalem Governorate. The city is designed to include religious landmarks, traditional markets, cultural and recreational facilities, residential zones, and an efficient transportation network including a light rail and a cable car system. This urban model aims to relieve pressure on the old city, promote religious tourism, and counteract demographic shifts caused by Israeli settlement policies.
The research methodology combines spatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), field surveys, and comparative studies of international and regional precedents such as the Vatican, Karbala, and the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. The theoretical framework draws upon concepts of new towns, religious tourism, and spiritual urban design.
This project contributes to the academic and professional discourse on Palestinian urbanism by offering a practical model for future development. It also highlights the role of urban planning as a national resistance tool—employing space to assert cultural identity, support economic sustainability, and preserve the sanctity and heritage of Jerusalem in the face of ongoing geopolitical challenges.