International Conference II: Reclaiming Public Space in Metropolitan Areas 22-24 Nov. 2017 1. Conference Overview 2. Stay Essentials 3. Madaba Guide 4. Excursion Trip
- Project Brief - Conference Aims and Objectives Overview: - Agenda 01Conference The Conference is organized by : - TU Dortmund University/ Spatial Planning Faculty - Department of Urban Design and Land-Use Planning - German Jordanian University (GJU) - School of Architecture and Built Environment - Supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Project Brief: The Project is a three year cooperation between the German Jordanian university and TU-Dortmund. The project explored the role of The public space as a catalyst of urban transformation, taking a critical and comparative stance on the conceptualization and the role of public space and public urban nodes in urban integration, giving special focus to contexts of industrial areas, renaturalization of neglected ecological components, and integration of critical social groups. Parallel lessons were taken from the Ruhr Region in Germany and from the districts of Marka and Sahab within the geographical expanse of Amman - Jordan. Conference Overview: The Conference forms the culmination of the three year project by the two universities, taking a critical and comparative stance on the conceptualization and the role of public space and public urban nodes in urban integration, giving special focus to contexts of industrial areas, Parallel lessons were taken from the Ruhr Region in Germany and from the districts of Marka and Sahab within the geographical expanse of Jordan. The Conference will showcase the products of the Project, in form of student work, research projects and knowledge exchange that occurred among the German- Jordanian counterparts; it will showcase the role of major stakeholders envisioning and enabling urban transformation in Jordan; and will act as an international platform to discuss new ideas and create the opportunity to initiate a dialogue with esteemed colleagues and global intellectuals. The conference follows the broad themes of: Urban transformation and the role of public space, Nature based planning approaches, Social and cultural dimension of cities 2
4 General Information: Date 22-24 Nov. 2017 Venue: German Jordanian University main Campus-Madaba Building H - Auditorium Weather: The weather in November is relatively cold, the temperature ranges from 10 to 25 degrees celcius Currency: The official currency in Jordan is the Jordanian Dinar (JD) 1 JD = approximately 1.2 Euros 1 JD = Approximately 1.4 US dollars Language: Arabic is the official language in Jordan English is the official language of the conference, Simultaneous interpretation are not available Important Phone Numbers Prof. Ziyad Haddad +962 79 074 1005 Dr. Maram Al-Tawil +962 79 902 1029 Fabio Bayrokaiser +49 23 1755 /8008 Lubna Alawneh +962 79 908 9248 Saba Tarawneh +962 79 094 6467 Lama Kushman +962 79 034 8182 Emergency Number 911 German Jordanian University (SABE) +962 6 429 4444 /4300 Conference Agenda: 22.11.2017 23.11.2017 24.11.2017 - Conference Opening - Key Notes speech - Reclaiming public space Intercultural dialogue Project - base for conference - Panel discussions Social and cultural dimension of cities - Key Notes speech - Panel discussions Urban transformation and the role of public space - Panel discussions Nature based planning approaches - Closing Ceremony - Excursion trip (Amman Downtown, Jerash Archaeological site)
Transportation from Amman Queen Alia Airport: Stay Essentials: - General Information - Transportation upon arrival and departure - Hotel options 02- Transportation within the stay Airport Taxi: Taxis operate 24 hours a day. Prices are fixed by law and are posted in the taxi park at the terminals exits. Taxi ride from the airport to Amman city center should cost around 20 JOD. We recommend you to agree a price with the taxi driver to avoid an inflated price or a detour during transportation. Tel: +962 6 4451074 / +962 6 4451302 Airport Express Buses: Depart every 30 minutes from 6:00am to 6pm, and every 60 minutes from 6pm to 12pm. The Express bus stop is outside the Terminal building. Travel time to/from the airport to Tabarbour bus station in Amman -with a stop at the 7th Circle- it takes about 45-60 minutes. Bus route: North Bus Station - Housing Bank Complex - Fourth Circle - Fifth Circle - Six Circle - Seventh Circle - QAIA. Rent a Car: Car rental service is available from Amman airport. 6 Source: (QAIAirport, 2017)
Hotel Options: Hotel Options: InterContinental Amman Amman Intercontinental amman 5* Hotel Madaba Grand Madaba Hotel 4* Hotel Madaba St John Hotel Madaba 3* Hotel Duration from the Airport: 37 min(37 KM) Duration to GJU Madaba: 31 min (25KM) Prices: Single: 110.80 JOD Double 123.40 JOD Meals: - Breakfast included - Lunch or Dinner: 23.62 JOD Website: ihg.com Map from Airport to Hotel Map from Hotel to GJU: Source: (intercontinental, 2017) Source: (Hotel, 2017) Source: (SAINT-JOHN, 2017) 8 Source: (intercontinental, 2017)
Hotel Options: Hotel Options: Grand Hotel Madaba Saint John Hotel & Restaurant Duration from the Airport: 32 Min (24 KM) Duration to GJU Madaba: 10 Min (6.6KM) Prices: Single: 40.00 JOD Double: 50.00 JD Contact at the hotel: Mr. Samer Twal Phone number: 00962 79 570 2200 Email: sales@grandhotelmadaba.com Duration from the Airport: 31 Min (22 KM) Duration to GJU Madaba: 16 Min (7.9KM) Prices: Single: 25 JOD Double: 30 JOD Contact at the hotel: Mr. Omar Al-Farah Phone: 00962 79 601 8908 Email: alfarahomar@hotmail.com **Please Refer to our Conference at GJU when emailing the contact person. **Please Refer to our Conference at GJU when emailing the contact person. Map from Airport to Hotel Map from Hotel to GJU: Map from Airport to Hotel Map from Hotel to GJU: 10 Source: (Hotel, 2017) Source: (SAINT-JOHN, 2017)
12 Transportation within the stay: Public Transportation in Amman: The most common way of getting between cities is by bus, most of which are fifteen- or eighteenseater minibuses. Some larger buses and air-conditioned coaches also serve as public transport. City connecting busses usually depart when they are full rather than a specific time table. Public Tranportation in Amman: Amman Transportation map is unofficial map created by Maan Nasel Initiative. This map helps the residents and visitors of Amman plan their trips using the existing network of buses, Coasters and services. Information in the map has been collected through a network of volunteers, and we encourage you all to join in and feed the map with more routes covering different parts of the city and eventually the whole country. Map PDF Link: http://maannasel.net/map/ Transportation within the stay: Yellow Taxi: Private taxis are painted yellow, can be flagged from the side of the road and have cheap fares. For longer journeys around town, then you re best off agreeing a price per hour or per journey. Service Taxi: These white cabs are shared taxis that stick to specific routes and are not permitted to leave the city limits.they cost less than a yellow taxi and drive through specific routes only and to specific stops. Taxi Applications: Kareem: Through an application, Select your car type and choose Ride now or Ride later depending on when you want to get going. Then, choose your drop off location for a fare estimate. Uber: Choose your ride and set your location. You ll see your driver s picture and vehicle details, and can track their arrival on the map. Easy Taxi: An application that connects taxi drivers and passengers allowing them to experience a fast, convenient and safe ride, at just a tap of button.
04 Madaba Tourism Attraction: - Madaba Tourism Map - Madaba top attractions and restaurants 14
Top 10 Things to Do in Madaba: Top 10 Things to Do in Madba: Along with the attractions in the city, madaba is concedered close to the dead sea area, one of the important attractions in Jordan. The duration between Madba and the Dead sea is around 30 minutes by car. 16 1. Madaba Institute for Mosaic Art & Restoration 6. John The Baptist Catholic Church 2. Madaba Archaeological Park 7. Madaba Museum 3. Burnt Palace and Martyrs Church 8. Church of Apostles 4. St George Church 9. Tell Madaba 5. Al Sayara Building 10,11,12. Madaba Heritage Houses Restaurants in Madaba: 13. Bawabet Madaba Restaurant 14. Coffee shop Ayola 15. Darna Restaurant 16. Haret Jdodna Restaurant 17. Shate, AlRaha Restaurant 18. Alaa AlDeen Coffee shop 19. Adonis Restaurant 20. Dana Restaurant 21. Jasmine Restaurant 22. Fresco Cafe 23. Ayar Restaurant source: (Madaba, 2017) Another important attraction that can be easly reached from Madaba is Nebo Mount, which is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land. The view from the summit provides a panorama of the Holy Land and, to the north, a more limited one of the valley of the River Jordan.The duration from Madba Downtown to the mount is a 15 min drive.
5 Conference Field Trip Route: - Trip agenda - Downtown Amman tourism attractions - Jerash tourism attractions Madaba Jerash Archaeological Site Amman Downtown GJU Madaba Madaba Downtown 18
Jerash Archaeological site: Amman Downtown Map: Numerous Corinthium columns Hadrian s Arch source: (Ababsa, 2013) South Theatre Amman Citadel 20 Roman Theatre Nymphaeum Grand Husseini Mosque GJU School of Architecture and Built Environment The circus/hippodrome source: (Ababsa, 2013)
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