Jerusalem is not just another city that illustrates the conflict between interests of professional planners and competing political perspectives. It is the Holy City; with a history of some 3;000 years. Moreover; numerous layers of historical remains have importance for intense and competitive religious and national interests. Israelis claim it as the capital of their country; and Palestinians want it--or part of it--as the capital of their not yet created state. Jerusalem is also a place where more than 700;000 people live; and the center of a metropolitan area with more than twice that number. Along with religious and national interests; there are the customary conflicts between what various groups--property developers; politicians; professional planners; neighborhood residents; and environmental activists--want to do with the land. Politics and Planning in the Holy City describes and analyzes the tensions between politics and planning. The authors tackle the economic; social; and political contexts that shape conflicts. Such problems include deciding what should be called "Jerusalem" and difficulties surrounding the construction of a defense barrier to protect Israelis from Palestinian terrorists--in the framework of a multicultural city where 30 to 40 percent of its residents are Palestinians. There is dissent over locating rail lines to the city; as some interests want them here; there; or nowhere; and over building a light rail line within a city already crowded and beset with conflicting interests. The creation of a football stadium is another venue for conflict; as many religious Jews view sports as a threat to their way of life. Issues include locating a site for housing new immigrants; as few Jerusalemites want large numbers of newcomers in their neighborhoods; and deciding which sites merit preservation in a city with many deserving candidates; but severely limited resources. This volume will attract urban specialists as well as those concerned with larger political issues.
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