Green System Development in the Medinas of Tunis and Marrakesh—Green Heritage and Urban Livability

Research demonstrates the potential of urban green infrastructure (UGI) to enhance livability and preserve heritage in UNESCO-listed Medinas, such as those in Tunis and Marrakesh. The study highlights that integrating historical green systems—rooted in medieval Islamic and colonial-era designs—can mitigate degradation from urbanization and climate change while retaining intangible cultural values. By analyzing the evolution of green spaces across three distinct periods, the research provides a design guideline for applying UGI within the Medinas' dense, historic morphologies. This approach offers a sustainable model for balancing urban development with heritage conservation in Maghreb cities.

Ben Salem, S., Lahmar, C., Simon, M., & Szilágyi, K. (2021). Green System Development in the Medinas of Tunis and Marrakesh—Green Heritage and Urban Livability. Earth, 2(4), 809–825. https://doi.org/10.3390/earth2040048