Salem Thawaba

Birzeit University, Architectural Engineering, Faculty Member

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My field of interest is urban planning within conflict zones,mainly in Palestine. In addition to urban development managment and growth control
Address: Ramallah, Palestinian Territory

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Jerusalem urban landscape fragmentation: from a city of peace into a city of pieces

Town Planning Review, Apr 20, 2023

Changing urban morphology, colonial and neoliberal footprints: a case from west bank, Palestine

Journal of Urbanism: International Research on Placemaking and Urban Sustainability, Nov 30, 2022

Rethinking masterplanning: A case study of Ramallah city, Palestine

Journal of Urban Regeneration and Renewal, Jun 1, 2021

His research interests are urban planning within conflict sones, mainly in Palestine, and urban d... more

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The Effectiveness of the Environmental Impact Assessment System in Palestine the Effectiveness of the Environmental Impact Assessment System in Palestine ‫فلسطين‬ ‫في‬ ‫البيئي‬ ‫الثر‬ ‫تقييم‬ ‫نظام‬ ‫فعالية‬ ‫فلسطين‬ ‫في‬ ‫البيئي‬ ‫الثر‬ ‫تقييم‬ ‫نظام‬ ‫فعالية‬

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who provided direction, support, and ... more I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who provided direction, support, and encouragement throughout this thesis endeavor. In particular, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the following:  To my thesis chair and friend, Dr. Issam Al-Khatib, who contributed his time and moral support throughout this research  To all-who I have preference to call them-the environmental community in Palestine (university professors, environmental engineers, researchers, and staff of government and non government institutions involved in environmental preservation and pollution prevention) for providing their feed back and comments.  To my friends who assisted in some of the data collection activities especially at times where I was out of the country.  To my family, who have provided immeasurable encouragement and support; especially, to my mother, wife and sweet baby-girl, Luna, I cannot adequately express my appreciation for all you have done for me I

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Post-Colonial Era: Rethinking Israeli settlements in the West Bank, Palestine

الخطة التنموية المكانية لمحافظة طولكرم

STRATEGIC PLANNING: A PROMISING PLANNING APPROACH FOR PALESTINIAN CITIES AND TOWNS Study by: STRATEGIC PLANNING: A PROMISING PLANNING APPROACH FOR PALESTINIAN CITIES AND TOWNS

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Revitalizing Urban Voides by using GIS

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Ramallah & AlBira from Automobile Downtown to Community Downtown

Urban centers in Developing countries are suffering from automobile dominance in all aspects. Thi... more Urban centers in Developing countries are suffering from automobile dominance in all aspects. This study tries to analyse this issue and tries to propose some solutions for making these centers more friendly with people rather than with cars. The case study was Ramallah and AlBira twin cities, in Palestine

Regeneration of Deir Ghassaneh Historic Center

The Integration of Gisinto School Mapping a Case of Ramallah City, Palestine

A Spatial Vision for Palestinian State

Urban Acupuncture and the ecological transportation hub, Ramallah, Palestine

This project will address the identification of the one of several parcels of public lands of the... more This project will address the identification of the one of several parcels of public lands of the city of Ramallah for the design of an ecological public transportation hub within the existing city fabric. This parcel shall function as a part of the series of spots selected within the city in order to achieve a sustainable urban environment.

Building and planning regulations under Israeli colonial power: a critical study from Palestine

Planning Perspectives, 2018

Colonial regimes used urban planning regulations as a tool to control and dominate other people a... more Colonial regimes used urban planning regulations as a tool to control and dominate other people and natural resources. Since the beginning of the past century, Palestine represented a good example of where urban planning regulations played a major role in urban transformation and development. The Israeli regime has been using old regional plans that were prepared by the British Mandate, and issued many others to achieve its aim of establishing settlements and dominating the West Bank. Consequently, this study explores how urban planning regulations can become a tool for controlling and dominating people and natural resources. This study investigated how these tools were used by controlling authority during the past century.

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Planning under a colonial regime in Palestine: Counter planning/decolonizing the West Bank

Land Use Policy, 2018

After the Oslo Peace Accords (1994), the West Bank, Palestine was divided into three zones as an ... more After the Oslo Peace Accords (1994), the West Bank, Palestine was divided into three zones as an interim agreement for establishing a Palestinian State, where Israeli control would end on the occupied region within 5 years. These zones: Zone A, under full Palestinian control, Zone B under joint control of Israeli and Palestinian authority and zone C which covers more than 60% of the West Bank area and which Israel has full control over security, planning, land administration, and construction. Most of the zone is designated for Israeli military uses, settlements and bypass roads. Palestinian communities in this zone suffer from significant shortages on different levels, among which is urban/rural planning and development. Planning in this zone is completely controlled by Israeli authority and has resulted in segregation and enclaving of the Palestinian communities. In Zone C, Palestinian communities look like scattered islands, which is a hinderance to any attempts to manage, develop or serve. This study aims at investigating planning policies in zone C, case studies for selected communities were chosen and examined to find out whether there were attempts by the Palestinians to counter Israeli planning in the assigned zone. From the cases, it is clear that there are some Palestinian attempts to counter Israeli plans, but they failed. It is concluded that planning in zone C is fully under control of the colonial power, no Palestinian plan proposal has been approved.

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Urban Planning for Developmental area in Anabta- Tulkarm

DESCRIPTION A product of urban planning class 2015

التحولات السكانية والمكانية في مدينة القدس خلال الفترة بين 1850- 2030

This study tackles the way Jerusalem’s landscape was changed through the implementation of Zionis... more This study tackles the way Jerusalem’s landscape was changed through the implementation of Zionist project in Jerusalem from the middle of 19th century until present, but it also is being extended up to 1930 As a 6000 year old and as a pure Arab city, Jerusalem’s spatial, demographic and religious fabrics are being systematically transformed by Israel. Since the middle of 19th century, Jerusalem as well as the rest of Palestine witnessed changes of five ruling power which are: The Ottoman empure 1517-1917 , British Mandate 1920- 1948, Jordanian Rule 1950-1967, Israeli occupation 1967-1994 and Palestine National authority 1994 to present. Each Reuling power had its imprints on Palestinian Landscape. At present, it is obvious that Israeli occupation authorities are trying to change Jerusalem’s landscape and its extension for the purpose of surrounding it through violating interational resolutions. Israeli acts are destorting Jerusalem to be city of apartheid system which did not so lo...

Multi Criteria and Landfill Site Selection Using Gis: A Case Study From Palestine~!2010-01-01~!2010-01-24~!2010-03-19~!

The Open Environmental Engineering Journal, 2010

Shortage of land for waste disposal and inappropriate landfill site is one of the biggest problem... more Shortage of land for waste disposal and inappropriate landfill site is one of the biggest problems in most of large urban areas. Therefore more efforts are needed to overcome this problem. Most of the landfill sites in Palestine are selected randomly, and waste is burned and not treated, which impacts nature and human. The main aim of this research is to determine a suitable landfill site with less impact on environment. In this research, a potential site for an appropriate landfill area for Ramallah Governorate was determined by using geographic information system (GIS) as a tool to aid the decision making process. To achieve this purpose, thematic layers and different tabular data such as topography, land use, roads network, ground and surface water, infrastructure, and urban areas were collected from different institutions and governmental agencies in Palestine. Thematic maps were used to create the vulnerability map for the area and the result was compiled to the buffer zones around sensitive areas. By using multi-criteria analysis, a candidate site was allocated taking into consideration the sensitive areas in order to find out the best location for the anticipated regional landfill site.

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Integration of GIS and perception assessment in the creation of needs-based urban parks in Ramallah, Palestine

Journal of Urbanism: International Research on Placemaking and Urban Sustainability, 2014

ABSTRACT In Palestinian cities, urban parks are rare and their size is limited, comprising roughl... more ABSTRACT In Palestinian cities, urban parks are rare and their size is limited, comprising roughly 0.5 m2 per person in Palestine’s fastest growing city, Ramallah. Prior studies indicate that conventional planning, zoning, and standards-based approaches do not fully meet people’s needs for parks in urban settings. Hence, a needs-based approach was implemented in this study. A survey instrument was administered to a representative stratified sample composed of planners, professionals, and academics. The questionnaire was successfully administered to more than six hundred respondents (n= 650) and the results divulged a number of important points that will aid in future park and green space location, creation, and park utility. These findings included (a) overwhelming (perceived) need for more parks provided with facilities like playgrounds, water features, and relaxing areas; (b) a perception of uneven distribution of parks and facilities in urban settings; and (c) an increase in accessibility via roads and walking paths.

Urban Growth of a City Under Siege: Tulkarm, Palestine Over the Past Century

Journal of Planning History, 2008

Tulkarm city experienced planning and regulation of its development under five different regimes ... more Tulkarm city experienced planning and regulation of its development under five different regimes during the past century. These regimes left their footprints on the city's physical structure, affected its growth pattern, and affected its quality of life. Ottoman rule, the British Mandate, Jordanian rule, Israeli Occupation and the Palestinian National Authority each ruled the area and contributed to the recent shape and physical spatial structure of Tulkarm City. This study highlights the major changes and influences on the city's growth pattern and physical spatial structure during the past century.