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by Hamburg University in Germany who
contacted her.The two decided to hold a
workshop in Beirut comprised of twenty
visual art students from Hamburg Uni-
versity and various Lebanese universities.
After much organization, the one-day
workshop was held in January.The aim
of the participants was to find long-term
solutions to establishing green spaces in
Beirut, rehabilitating existing parks, rais-
ing awareness campaigns, and creating art
in public spaces.
Still in its infancy, Beirut Green Project
has many initiatives in mind, such as
designing maps that highlighting Beirut’s
green spaces.
“Everyone deserves to have a green
space,” said Boulad. “We had our IC
campus in Beirut and that was great. But
others don’t have anything. We still need
to find funding and support but we can
do it.”
For more information about Beirut Green
Project, go to: http://beirutgreenproject.
wordpress.com/page/3/
Dima Boulad and Nadine Feghaly.
Pop-up day in Sassine Square.