Residential-Hosh

The Jitan square can be considered a quasi-public area as it constitutes the entrance to an area including tens of housing units.It is surrounded by commercial venues and shops, such as metal scrap shops and washing-machine servicing shops within the Old City of Nablus.It was in a deteriorated state as there was tarmac only on parts of the area while the rest was covered with dirt.The whole square was thus, stone tiled to facilitate the inhabitants’ entrance to the three or four storey housing units surrounding the plaza.This was, of course implemented after the complete rehabilitation of t

A whole residential complex (Hosh), where 18 families lived, was completely destroyed in 2002 during the Israeli invasion of Nablus. The Technical Office implemented a comprehensive reconstruction project including a phase to remove debris & remains and 2 phases for reconstruction of the destroyed parts, provision of new infrastructure and restoration of the remaining historic parts. Project implementation started in 2006 and completion is expected before end 2009. 

A large part of this complex had been destroyed as a result of the main Israeli incursions of 2002 and those ensuing. Five families who had been forced to leave the area at the time were able to return after the WA team completed its rehabilitation intervention in 2010. This was considered an emergency intervention, as the buildings and destroyed part of the complex constituted a hazard to the surrounding inhabitants, which needed an urgent solution.

Located in al-Qisariyyeh neighborhood (Harah), in the Old City of Nablus, Hosh Obaid or al-Jibali as many residents prefer to name it, is considered one of the poorest and most marginalized communities in the old city.

Located in al-Qisariyyeh neighborhood (Harah), in the Old City of Nablus, Hosh Obaid or al-Jibali as many residents prefer to name it, is considered one of the poorest and most marginalized communities in the old city.

This historic Mamluk complex is one of the oldest pilgrims’ hostels in the Old City of Jerusalem and has been the home of the Palestinian African community since the late Ottoman period. It was selected for comprehensive restoration based on its important historic and architectural value, its proximity to al Haram al Sharif, and the needs of the community for improved living conditions. This was the first OCJRP project implemented with full community participation.

The housing renewal component is a major part of OCJRP activities since the programme establishment, consisting around 70% of its projects.

This component includes rehabilitation and restoration of individual housing units or comprehensive restoration of residential complexes (AHWASH).

The OCJRP team carefully restores the historic parts of the building or complex according to International standards for conservation and replaces the unsuitable additions by modern spaces compatible with the needs of residents.

The housing renewal component is a major part of OCJRP activities since the programme establishment, consisting around 70% of its projects.

This component includes rehabilitation and restoration of individual housing units or comprehensive restoration of residential complexes (AHWASH).

The OCJRP team carefully restores the historic parts of the building or complex according to International standards for conservation and replaces the unsuitable additions by modern spaces compatible with the needs of residents.

The hosh, one of the largest and most densely populated residential complexes in the old city, is home for 9 families (82 residents). Most of its parts suffered from severe physical and environmental problems, lack of services, ventilation and sanitation.

The housing renewal component is a major part of OCJRP activities since the programme establishment, consisting around 70% of its projects.

This component includes rehabilitation and restoration of individual housing units or comprehensive restoration of residential complexes (AHWASH).

The OCJRP team carefully restores the historic parts of the building or complex according to International standards for conservation and replaces the unsuitable additions by modern spaces compatible with the needs of residents.