Graduation Project Questionnaire: Rehabilitation of the City of Qaboun - Damascus

We are students at the Faculty of Architecture - University of Damascus, and we are preparing a graduation project aimed at rehabilitating the Qaboun area. Your opinion is important to us in developing the area in accordance with your needs and aspirations. Thank you for your collaboration!

Prepared by: Kinda Qado – Lina Adalbi – Lana KashloUniversity of Damascus – Faculty of Architecture

Results are publicly available

1. Gender:

2. Age:

3. Are you original residents of Qaboun?

4. How many years have you lived in Qaboun?

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

6. What is your general opinion about the previous urban condition of Qaboun?

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

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

9. What is 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. Would you prefer the area to be more: Residential / Commercial / A mix of both?

11. What is the first thing you would like to see changed or improved in Qaboun?

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

14. Do you support the existence of green spaces and public gardens?

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

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

17. What do you think about establishing a comprehensive government services complex in the area?

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

19. What do you think about establishing an organized popular market for the locals?

20. Would you like to have a developed medical center or hospital?

21. How was the road condition in Qaboun, in your opinion?

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

23. Is public transportation important to you?

24. What do you think about the idea of having a main train or bus station connecting Qaboun with the rest of the city?

25. Is there a need for organized public parking?

26. Do you think it is necessary to have solar or alternative energy projects in the area?

27. What do you think about the existence of a waste sorting or recycling system?

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

29. Is it important for you to have a clean and organized sewage and water system?

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