[bio-Urban Design Research Cluster]

[WL]    Wasteland



Due to the pause of the ''Mediterranean Gate' Project, the landfill on the southern bank of Tunis Lake has been discarded for 5 years.

[ENV] Environment

After the restoration project, the wasteland has been used for collecting waste and grazing. Local people regard it as a open space for various activities.

[SOC] Socio-political

After the restoration project, the Tunisian government and SAMA Dubai of the UAE have joint-ventured an investment agreement to develop the southern shore of the lake into a new commercial, residential and touristic center in Tunisia and the Mediterranean. However, the huge project will be against the oringinal activities here.