> HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Lebanon is part of the long list of underdeveloped countries, where the social, economical and geographical settings are conflicting and ever-changing.
“ Beirut’s urban planning has repeatedly been described as an Organized Chaos. Mainly characterized by its peculiarity & inconsistency, it left traces of anomalies in the urban fabric such as leftover (residual) spaces & consequently subjecting it to segregations and disconnections.
> PROBLEMATIC
> HOW DOES THE COMMUNITY COPE WITH THE LACK OF PUBLIC SPACE ? <
SYSTEM MAP
INGREDIENTS & AGENTS
> OPPORTUNITY
Towards a Community-centered Recovery.
A dual strategy is implemented to ensure a sustainable ecosystem for the long-term.
| a Physical Strategy for Urban Stitching | a Digital Tool for Public Space Organization
| Platform aims at > Informing | Connecting | Collaborating <
> MARKET
> MARKET SIZING + COMPETITORS
> CUSTOMER
> VALIDATION FEEDBACK
> IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
> RESOURCES
> 12,000 Meals | Implementation Plan
This initiative was launched around Christmas time [December 2021] to provide food to the people affected by the blast & the degrading situation in Lebanon. The collaboration of the following five partners is key in order to complete this common mission. This concept of Business ecosystem has been tested in Beirut [for different initiative] and has succeeded.
> FINANCING
> TEAM
//Project Credits
Students: Yasmine Chacour
Faculty: Davide Rovera