Political instability is one of the most important drivers that affect land use change and urban expansion, especially in areas that face political problems and wars. Spatial planning at its various levels (local, national, and regional levels) in Palestine has been historically influenced by political events and systems that have dominated it since the second half of the nineteenth century. The limited area of the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT), the steady increase in the number of people, and the increasing demand for resources (the most important of which are land) require a rational and sustainable organization of land uses and proper planning to develop plans and policies for development.

This research aims at investigating the impact of political instability and conflict over land on urban development and planning in the OPT as well as exploring the role of the adopted urban planning policies and mechanisms by the PA in achieving a sustainable urban land management system. The research adopted descriptive methodology to understand land planning institutions and to guide and manage land supply policies.

The research concludes that for the achievement of a sustainable urban land management, the local authority has to develop the capabilities and the regulatory framework to manage urban land processes at the local, national, and regional levels. This research is based on historical, descriptive and analytical approaches. On the other hand, the research depends on both the academic and practical experience of the author in the field of urban planning.

Conference Title

Sustainable Urbanization: Zone Development Transformation and Innovation for Future Cities Driven by Industrial Parks

Conference Country

Egypt

Conference Date

Nov. 11, 2024 - Nov. 11, 2024

Conference Sponsor

Department of Architecture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt & School of Architecture, Southeast University, Nanjing, China

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