Al-Jitan Square

Al-Jitan Square

Year of Finishing: 
2011
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The Jitan square can be considered a quasi-public area as it constitutes the entrance to an area including tens of housing units.It is surrounded by commercial venues and shops, such as metal scrap shops and washing-machine servicing shops within the Old City of Nablus.It was in a deteriorated state as there was tarmac only on parts of the area while the rest was covered with dirt.The whole square was thus, stone tiled to facilitate the inhabitants’ entrance to the three or four storey housing units surrounding the plaza.This was, of course implemented after the complete rehabilitation of the infra-structure, electrical and mechanical systems within the houses.The coloured stone tiling, the ornamented wooden and iron seats, and the potted plants installed in the square have given the area a relaxing atmosphere that has contributed to altering the inhabitants’ psychology and attitudes towards life. In addition, this neglected square has been transformed into a meeting space for the community in general and for the children in particular, who have been provided with an outdoor play area. The rehabilitation work for the project was completed in 2011. 

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