Abstract
The study investigates the built environment in Palestinian refugee camps, focusing on spatial modifications and unregulated urban planning due to shifting needs and constraints. Initially intended as temporary settlements, refugee camps have become intricate urban landscapes, reflecting prolonged displacement and population growth among Palestinian refugees. The research explores different development phases in these camps, concentrating on spatial adjustments such as infill development, vertical expansion, and public space transformation. The study examines factors driving these changes, including socioeconomic conditions, administrative frameworks, and cultural impacts. The findings enhance understanding of informal urbanism and spatial adjustment mechanisms in refugee camp settings. The research underscores the importance of using adaptable, contextually appropriate planning and design strategies to address the evolving needs of refugee communities and documents the development of built environments in Palestinian refugee camps.
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Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
Built environment, Spatial dynamics, Informal Urbanism, Palestinian Refugee Camps
