CITY STRATEGIES & GOVERNANCE
Preserve the land and build the future in Jezzine
The Union of Jezzine Municipalities was established in 2005 to work on the development of the different sectors in Jezzine Region. The main aim is preserving the natural and cultural heritage by applying high quality environmental norms, in order to attract visitors and investors to support economic growth and local job opportunities.
Tags: Sustainable Tourism, Cultural Heritage, Employment, Natural Preservation
Challenges addressed
- Develop tourism activities and services and expand their scope to include environmental, rural, cultural, religious, and archaeological tourism
- Develop the agricultural sector as one of the pillars of the local economy
- Increase employment opportunities in the region
- Strengthen the social fabric and affinity of the locals to their land
Main objectives
- Develop the different sectors in Jezzine
- Preserve the natural and cultural heritage and protect green spaces
- Support the economic growth to attract visitors and investors
- Create job opportunities for locals
Facts
Project type Urban development
Promoter Union of Jezzine Municipalities
Start date 2005
Estimated end On-going
Funding EU, private investors, taxes, donations
collaborations with other Mediterranean cities
Website www.jezzine-union.com/ar/
Project description
In 2005, the Union of Jezzine Municipalities was established, including 28 municipalities, and which counts with the support and funding of the European Union, the UN-HABITAT program and other partner cities.
The main objective of the Union is to develop various strategies and projects that are to be implemented applying high environmental standards in order to preserve the natural and cultural heritage, while attracting visitors and investors to enhance the economic growth and create new job opportunities for locals.
A strategy plan was designed with specific objectives for each of the 9 sectors, in order to identify and implement strategic interventions. The main sector is sustainable tourism, as it is a great source of investment and by attracting more visitors and investors, other urban development projects can be carried out.
As part of the objectives, it is very important for the Jezzine Region to organize properly its urban expansion and protect the existing green spaces, and create new ones, protect the environment by designing water and waste management systems and enhance the economic growth.
Impact and results
- 241 km2
- 9 project areas
- 70+ projects and strategies planned (15 projects undergoing or implemented)
- Refurbishment of the Jezzine market
- Rehabilitation of the lake bridge and the Said Wahbi Street
- Creation of a public garden in Roum
- Creation of the “Maison de la Foret” in Bacassen for sustainable tourism
- Design of a Waste Water Master Plan
- Development of a Solid Waste Management Plant Study
- Development of a Dairy Plant
- Design of a Nuts Processing Center
