93 Placemaking

A two-part session that will begin with an introduction to the Sokolov garden, one of the numerous community gardens in Jerusalem. It will continue from there to a gardening workshop on the green roof of the President Hotel.

Led by Natan Mazeh and Inbal Cohen, the session will demonstrate what placemaking is – an urban planning approach that encourages the local community to take an active role in creating public spaces and making them meaningful for the community members. This approach was implemented in the abandoned space at the President Hotel that was scheduled to be torn down. Thanks to a determined community and dedicated volunteers, it has become a green and vibrant spot in the city center.

The second part of the session will be devoted to a gardening workshop held on the green roof of the President Hotel. The participants will learn about plant propagation and root cuttings, the construction of a hydroponic system, and more.

The activity is part of Gag Eden – the Jerusalem Rooftop Festival.