SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN HISTORIC TOWNS: A CASE STUDY OF JERASH, JORDAN
The research explores the complexities and challenges of preserving and developing historic towns, focusing on sustainable urban development in Jerash. The study emphasizes the significance of maintaining and restoring historic buildings and urban spaces to yield benefits in aesthetics, tourism, l...
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| author | Omar JAWABREH Emad Al Dein Al FAHMAWEE Ehab ALSHATNAWI Haitham ABDELRAZAQ |
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| description | The research explores the complexities and challenges of preserving and developing historic towns, focusing on
sustainable urban development in Jerash. The study emphasizes the significance of maintaining and restoring historic buildings
and urban spaces to yield benefits in aesthetics, tourism, local economy, and property values. It highlights the urgency of
integrating conservation measures into development strategies to promote cultural heritage planning, adaptive reuse, and overall
revitalization. The rapid urbanization in Jordan has led to increased pressure on historic resources, necessitating the preservation
of cultural heritage as essential capital. The study outlines the importance of sustainable urban development in historic towns,
considering the diverse values they offer, including architectural accomplishments, historical significance, economic return,
environmental quality, and social functions. A case study of Jerash illustrates the historic and cultural significance of the town,
showcasing its unique urban setting with Roman architectural remains and a rich history spanning over 6500 years. The research
discusses current urban development initiatives in Jerash, addressing the challenges posed by socioeconomic factors, population
growth, and the transformation from a colonial to a tourist urban economy. The study underscores the need for an integrated
approach to sustainable urban development that balances growth and conservation, leveraging the town's cultural, social, and
physical components. The research provides strategies for sustainable urban development, focusing on the preservation and
conservation of cultural heritage, innovative urban planning and design approaches, community engagement, and participation.
Through comprehensive analysis and evaluation, the research aims to contribute valuable insights for future urban development
projects in historic towns, ensuring their sustainability and continued significance as cultural and historical treasures. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e9cdb3ab7fc040f8b2434687f3b9517c2025-08-20T02:46:05ZengEditura Universităţii din OradeaGeo Journal of Tourism and Geosites2065-08172065-11982024-12-015641816183410.30892/gtg.56436-1350SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN HISTORIC TOWNS: A CASE STUDY OF JERASH, JORDANOmar JAWABREH0Emad Al Dein Al FAHMAWEE1Ehab ALSHATNAWI2Haitham ABDELRAZAQ3The University of Jordan, Department of Hotel Management, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality, Amman, Jordan, e-mail: o.jawabreh@ju.edu.jo Applied Science Private University, Department of Interior Design, Faculty of Art and Design, Amman, Jordan, e-mail: e_fahmawee@asu.edu.joThe University of Jordan, Department of Tourism Management, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality, Aqaba Branch, Jordan, e-mail: e.shatnawi@ju.edu.joHospitality and Tourism, Churchill Institute for Higher Education, Australia, Sydney, e-mail: h.abdelrazaq@churchill.nsw.edu.auThe research explores the complexities and challenges of preserving and developing historic towns, focusing on sustainable urban development in Jerash. The study emphasizes the significance of maintaining and restoring historic buildings and urban spaces to yield benefits in aesthetics, tourism, local economy, and property values. It highlights the urgency of integrating conservation measures into development strategies to promote cultural heritage planning, adaptive reuse, and overall revitalization. The rapid urbanization in Jordan has led to increased pressure on historic resources, necessitating the preservation of cultural heritage as essential capital. The study outlines the importance of sustainable urban development in historic towns, considering the diverse values they offer, including architectural accomplishments, historical significance, economic return, environmental quality, and social functions. A case study of Jerash illustrates the historic and cultural significance of the town, showcasing its unique urban setting with Roman architectural remains and a rich history spanning over 6500 years. The research discusses current urban development initiatives in Jerash, addressing the challenges posed by socioeconomic factors, population growth, and the transformation from a colonial to a tourist urban economy. The study underscores the need for an integrated approach to sustainable urban development that balances growth and conservation, leveraging the town's cultural, social, and physical components. The research provides strategies for sustainable urban development, focusing on the preservation and conservation of cultural heritage, innovative urban planning and design approaches, community engagement, and participation. Through comprehensive analysis and evaluation, the research aims to contribute valuable insights for future urban development projects in historic towns, ensuring their sustainability and continued significance as cultural and historical treasures.https://gtg.webhost.uoradea.ro/PDF/GTG-4-2024/gtg.56436-1350.pdfsustainable urban developmenthistoric towncultural heritage preservationadaptive reuseurban planningheritage tourismarchitectural heritagejerashjordan |
| spellingShingle | Omar JAWABREH Emad Al Dein Al FAHMAWEE Ehab ALSHATNAWI Haitham ABDELRAZAQ SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN HISTORIC TOWNS: A CASE STUDY OF JERASH, JORDAN Geo Journal of Tourism and Geosites sustainable urban development historic town cultural heritage preservation adaptive reuse urban planning heritage tourism architectural heritage jerash jordan |
| title | SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN HISTORIC TOWNS: A CASE STUDY OF JERASH, JORDAN |
| title_full | SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN HISTORIC TOWNS: A CASE STUDY OF JERASH, JORDAN |
| title_fullStr | SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN HISTORIC TOWNS: A CASE STUDY OF JERASH, JORDAN |
| title_full_unstemmed | SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN HISTORIC TOWNS: A CASE STUDY OF JERASH, JORDAN |
| title_short | SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN HISTORIC TOWNS: A CASE STUDY OF JERASH, JORDAN |
| title_sort | sustainable urban development in historic towns a case study of jerash jordan |
| topic | sustainable urban development historic town cultural heritage preservation adaptive reuse urban planning heritage tourism architectural heritage jerash jordan |
| url | https://gtg.webhost.uoradea.ro/PDF/GTG-4-2024/gtg.56436-1350.pdf |
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