Resisting creeping urbanization and gentrification in the Old City of Jerusalem and its surroundings

Palestinians in the Old City of Jerusalem face worsening living conditions and shrinking space due to demographic pressures, geopolitical factors, and Israeli policies like the border wall. The study highlights how these forces contribute to extra-legal adaptations that undermine the historic cultural integrity of the site. To counter this, the author proposes strategies such as 'Forest Life' and 'Urban Village,' alongside leveraging resistance tactics and UNESCO's role, to improve living conditions while preserving the Old City's heritage.

Khamaisi, R. (2010). Resisting creeping urbanization and gentrification in the Old City of Jerusalem and its surroundings. Contemporary Arab Affairs, 3(1), 53–70. https://doi.org/10.1080/17550910903488656