The master plan aims to take care of the planning and interface on all issues to do with the properties of the Armenian Orthodox Patriarchate and its community. The plan includes a thorough review of the existing situation of the built-up area, definition of conservation areas and areas for reconstruction, development and regulation – all in accordance with the planning policy and specific criteria for the Old City. The master plan applies to the Armenian Patriarchate properties in the Old City, as well as Patriarchate properties outside the Old City walls. The plan sets out a planning strategy while detailing concrete project portfolios including detailed plans. The master plan will help maintain the assets and values of the Old City as a World Heritage Site. It will also assist in the Patriarchate’s efforts to regulate existing construction as much as possible, as well as the removal of hazards and solving problems for the benefit of the community, the residents and the property itself
The Armenian Quarter of the Old City, Jerusalem- Master Plan
Project Initiation: 2013
Location: Jerusalem
Project Area: 87 dunam
Program: Management of the Patriarchate properties and determining land uses for different areas, including for cultural, educational and religious institutions, commercial and residential uses, open spaces and housing welfare improvement
Planning Team: Ari Cohen, Ella Zilberfarb-Ben Ezra, Tzafi Shelef, Mike Turner
The master plan aims to take care of the planning and interface on all issues to do with the properties of the Armenian Orthodox Patriarchate and its community. The plan includes a thorough review of the existing situation of the built-up area, definition of conservation areas and areas for reconstruction, development and regulation – all in accordance with the planning policy and specific criteria for the Old City. The master plan applies to the Armenian Patriarchate properties in the Old City, as well as Patriarchate properties outside the Old City walls. The plan sets out a planning strategy while detailing concrete project portfolios including detailed plans. The master plan will help maintain the assets and values of the Old City as a World Heritage Site. It will also assist in the Patriarchate’s efforts to regulate existing construction as much as possible, as well as the removal of hazards and solving problems for the benefit of the community, the residents and the property itself