Abstract
By intrinsically uniting people from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds, marketplaces can play an integrative role and support inclusive city life. This paper aims to investigate the impact of Syrian refugees on the livability of Alrehab market within the context of a “market city”. The study used a mixed-method approach in which qualitative methods were used. An analytical study was conducted Using PPS's seven Market cities focusing on Variety and Place-Making principles. Followed by A mapping tool to map out the various activities relating to shop activities. The Empirical study's data collection method is non-participant structured observation and structured interviews. The research concluded that Syrian restaurants attract more users than their Egyptian counterparts. Furthermore, the findings show that several aspects of the city's market, such as Vitality and Conviviality, have undergone significant change. In addition to the dining-in experience, the results show a higher level of sociability, with people using restaurants as gathering spaces as well as places for social interactions.
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Dawoud, Sofia A. Msc of Engineering in Urbal Planning and Eid Huneidak, Sarah Eid Msc
(2024)
"Impacts of Syrian Refugees on Public City Markets,"
Future Engineering Journal: Vol. 4:
Iss.
2, Article 1.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/fej/vol4/iss2/1