In a fascinating article, David Lepaska vividly describes the current state of ruin and revival in Beirut. The impulse to save the remaining 20 percent of historically valuable buildings has come from the people who live there and with support from private money and local government cooperation. This is a must read piece. http://nextcity.org/features/view/beirut-downtown-historic-preservation-cities-middle-east-cities
May 27
Preserving Beirut: Ruin & Revival
