Graduation Project Survey: Rehabilitation of a Neighborhood in the Qaboun Area - Damascus

We are students at the Faculty of Architecture - University of Damascus, preparing a graduation project aimed at rehabilitating the Qaboun area. We are interested in your opinion on the development of the area in line with 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 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 overall opinion on the previous urban condition of Qaboun?

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

8. Was Qaboun a safe area before the war in your opinion?

9. What was the most lacking thing 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 change or improve in Qaboun?

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

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

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

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

17. What do you think about establishing a comprehensive government service 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 residents of the area?

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

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

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 train or main bus station connecting Qaboun to the rest of the city?

25. Is there a need for organized public parking?

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

27. What do you think about establishing a waste sorting or recycling system?

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

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

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