IUSD 4th Intake Journal

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Rethinking Halted Investments Exploring the Potential of Interim Use in Amman Mohammad Aljabi Supervisors: Prof. Mohamed Salheen Prof. Wolf Reuter Dr. Ayat Ismail Abstract With the continuing effort to globalize Amman, the city adopted a neoliberal agenda as a means of economic development. The effects of these policies became prevalent after the 2007 financial crisis, most notably its physical manifestations; colossal buildings erected in key locations around the city and set abandoned in a limbo state.


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