Published by the American University in Cairo Press, the series explores new research from a progressive and critical lens on the wide-ranging implications of urban transformation in the Middle East. Open Gaza: Architectures of Hope is part of the Middle East Urban Studies series edited by Deen Sharp and Noura Wahby. Terreform and all the contributors to Open Gaza: Architectures of Hope are deeply grateful for the generous support to this book by: Omar Al-Qattan Jay Schnitzer and Sara Roy Fonna Forman and Teddy Cruz at the Center on Global Justice, University of California, San Diego Malkit Shoshan at the Foundation for Achieving Seamless Territory (FAST) Terreform : The American University in Cairo Press, 2021 | Includes bibliographical references. Founded in 2005 by Michael Sorkin, its mission is to investigate the forms, policies, technologies, and practices that will yield equitable, sustainable, and beautiful cities for our urbanizing planet. Rao Senior Editors Sarah Abdallah Corinne Butta Research Assistants Isaac Gertman and Jenny Rosenberg, The Independent Group Book Design Marieke Krijnen Copy Editor Stephen Hoban Proofreader Terreform is a non-profit, urban research studio and advocacy group.
Open Gaza is dedicated to the memory of Michael Sorkin, who fought tirelessly for the social and spatial justice of Palestinians and whose vision enabled this book to come into being.ĭeen Sharp Michael Sorkin Editors in Chief Nic Cavell Maria Cecilia Fagel Vyjayanthi V. NORMALIZING THE SIEGE: THE GAZA RECONSTRUCTION MECHANISM (GRM)ĪRCHITECTURES OF HOPE “Remarkable” -Rashid Khalidi