Graduation Project Survey: Rehabilitation of the Al-Qaboun District – Damascus

We are students at the Faculty of Architecture – University of Damascus, preparing a graduation project aimed at rehabilitating the Al-Qaboun area. We are interested in your opinions on developing the area in a way that meets your needs and aspirations. Thank you for your cooperation!

Prepared by: Kinda Qaddou – Lina Adlabi – Lana Kashlo University of Damascus – Faculty of Architecture

Results are publicly available

1. Gender:

2. Age:

3. Are you a native resident of Al-Qaboun?

4. How many years have you lived in Al-Qaboun?

5. Would you like to return to live in Al-Qaboun after its rehabilitation?

6. What is your general opinion on the previous urban condition of Al-Qaboun?

7. What were the main problems you noticed in the area? (Infrastructure, services, randomness, security...)

8. Do you think Al-Qaboun was a safe area before the war?

9. What was the most important thing that was missing in the area? (Service centers, green spaces, transportation...)

10. How was the condition of schools and health centers?

12. Do you prefer the area to be more: residential / commercial / a mix of both?

11. What is the first thing you would like to change or improve in Al-Qaboun?

13. Do you prefer the existence of high-rise buildings or low-rise buildings?

14. Do you support the presence of green spaces and public parks?

15. What types of activities would you like to see in the area? (Cultural – Sports – Recreational – Educational)

16. Do you prefer the existence of youth centers or public libraries?

17. What is your opinion on establishing a comprehensive government service center in the area?

18. Are there any professions or handicrafts you would like to see supported and present in Al-Qaboun?

19. What is your opinion on creating an organized popular market for the locals?

20. Would you like to have an advanced medical center or hospital?

21. How do you think the condition of the roads in Al-Qaboun was?

22. Do you see it necessary to widen and organize the streets?

23. Is public transportation important to you?

24. What is your opinion on the idea of having a main train or bus station connecting Al-Qaboun with the rest of the city?

25. Is there a need for organized public parking spaces?

26. Do you think there is a necessity for solar or alternative energy projects in the area?

27. What is your opinion on having a waste sorting or recycling system?

28. Do you support the use of sustainable and eco-friendly building materials?

29. Do you care about having a sanitary sewage and organized clean water system?

30. Do you have any other ideas you would like to see included in the rehabilitation? (Please mention them)