WHERE GOD ,GOT INSPIRED TO CREATE HEAVEN

Context overview Escape Explore Experience

Development framework Existing facilities

Land availability Proposed initiatives Potential development

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Escape Explore Experience

Escape

Escape the bustle of the city and go on an adventure of self discovery

Escape WINTER HIKE WINTER HIKE

Wear your snow hiking gear at the first sign of frost and enjoy views that you'll never see during the summer.

ESCAPE TO THE WINTER HIKING TRAILS

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Escape PARAGLIDE Fly and get enriched by the diversity of Bsharri’s landscapes, with mountain valleys and forests that can be enjoyed from the sky ESCAPE TO THE SKY - 2800 m departure - 800 m landing Perfect weather condition

Ridge soaring

4 hours flight

Gorgeous scenery

Escape CAMP Gather by the fire and roast some marshmallows while you make the most memorable moments with your loved ones ESCAPE TO THE CAMPING GROUNDS

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Valley camping

Forest camping

Mountain camping

Escape CLIMB Take the rocks by the storm and climb your way to the top

ESCAPE TO THE CLIFFS

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Escape OFF-RAOD feel the adrenaline and off-road through the natural trails of the valley and the mountains.

ESCAPE TO THE TRAILS

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Snow off-road

High pick Off-road

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Escape HIKE Take the next challenge and hike up Bsharri’s trails to connect with nature and discover unexplored places.

ESCAPE TO THE TRAILS

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Explore

Discover Bsharri’s holly valley, ski slopes , cedars of God and evergreen landscapes

Explore CULTURE Explore the ancient monastery within the dramatic scenery of Bsharri the Gibran Museums that tells the story of legendary LebaneseAmerican poet , philosopher and painter Gibran Khalil Gibran.

EXPLORE THE CULTURE

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- Gibran Khalil Gibran Museum - Shellfish museum 20000 visitor Around the year

International visitors

VVIP visitors

Explore CAVING Discover God’s natural beauty creation by going deep inside the mountains.

EXPLORE THE KADISHA GROTTO

- Around 600,000 $ Regeneration - Project donated by (USAID & UNICEF) 12000 visitor (4 months)

International visitors

Development strategy

Explore NATURE Breathe in the fresh air by visiting the Cedars of God forest (UNESCO world heritage site)to nourish your body and freshen your mind EXPLORE THE NATURE

- 500 HA of 160, 000 New planted tree 64000 visitor Around the year

International visitors

VVIP visitors

UNESCO World heritage site

Explore HISTORY Explore the religious and archeological landmarks to feed your mind with tales and past.

EXPLORE THE HISTORICAL SITES -

9 Monasteries Around 800 cave 17 Patriarch tomb Quadisha Mummies (-1283 AD) Agriculture terraces

200,000 visitor Around the year

International visitors

VVIP visitors

UNESCO World heritage site

Explore HOLINESS Reconnect with God at UNESCO wolrd heritage site, valley of Kadisha Bsharri’s holiest site .

EXPLORE THE RELIGIOUS SIGHTS - 33,000 Miracle by Saint Charbel - Vatican placed Quadisha as Christian pilgrimage destinations Maronite Patriarchate Saint Charbel Village summer residence

UNESCO World heritage site

Experience

Create your special moments with friends and family by experiencing Bsharri as it should be

Experience STAY Spend the night at one of Bsharri’s & Cedars incredible spots and wake up to a breathtaking scenery that will melt your heart away.

EXPERIENCE THE HOSPITALITY

# 63 33 hotels

30 Guest-houses

Experience FESTIVALS Watch the best international singers and performers “Shakira , Andrea Bocelli ... ” and experience the prestigious festival and say “I was There” EXPERIENCE THE CEDARS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL -13000 sold tickets (2018) -5 international Festivals -4 old Cedars Festivals 3 international Artist Flower Festival Fairouz – Bocelli – Shakira Hasroun

Kids Festival Bsharri

Experience SKI Take the mountain by storm and experience the world class ski destination.

EXPERIENCE THE SKI SLOPES OF THE CEDARS - Elevation difference 2,850 – 2,095 (755 m ) - 7 Ski lifts (9 km) - 2 cross country ski track (6 km) - 20 % Area of ski domain is developed 4 KM Easy

2KM Intermediate 3KM Difficult

Experience DRINK Indulge in the rich flavors of Bsharri’s drink serving sumptuous cognac and traditional Arak

EXPERIENCE THE TRADITIONAL DRINKS

Arak

Cider

Wine

Cognac

Experience EAT Taste the mouthwatering Lebanese delicacies from Bsharri’s famous mouneh cuisines.

EXPERIENCE THE FOOD

100 Labneh

Goat cheese

Jam

Mouneh

DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

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LOCATION & ACCESS

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SITE ANALYSIS 10 min to HEAVEN

TRIPOLIS

Bsharri - Mostly known as the birthplace of Lebanon’s famous poet - artist and philosopher Khalil Gibran. It lies in the Bsharri District of the North Governorate in Lebanon and is about 120 km of the city of Beirut.

Bsharri, a quaint and welcoming town nestled in the heart of the Qadisha Valley in northern Lebanon, is rich in history, natural beauty and culture. Bsharri town, 1,500 meters above sea level, is capped by the emblematic millennium cedar forest called Arz el-Rab (Cedars of the Lord) and Qornet el-Sawda, which, at 3,088 meters, is the highest point in Lebanon.

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CONNECTIVITY

SITE ANALYSIS

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Cedars area is easily accessible from many adjacent cities and town. It borders Baalbak al Hermel, Zgharta, Batroun, Koura and Douniyeh district that gives its location a strategic touristic hub linking major touristic areas in Lebanon . It is also an easy hour-and-fifty drive from the heart of Beirut.

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SITE ANALYSIS Bsharri, 1,500 meters above sea level, is capped by the emblematic millennium cedar forest called Arz el-Rab (Cedars of the Lord) and Qornet el-Sawda, which, at 3,088 meters, is the highest point in Lebanon.

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LAND AVAILABILITY DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

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LAND AVAILABILITY DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

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DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

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DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK PROPOSED INITIATIVES Bsharri municipality / urban strategy is focusing on urban interaction to connect the Cedars of God with its surrounding to prosper the economical development through regenerative process.

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A 6 0 - C E N T I M E T E R T E L E S C O P E D O N AT E D B Y J A PA N W I L L B E S E T U P B Y N D U U N I V E R S I T Y AL AL-ZANANIR PEAK (3073M) “ T H I S W I L L B E T H E H I G H E S T O B S E R VATO R Y IN THE ARAB WORLD, HIGHER THAN THE N AT I O N A L O B S E R VATO R Y I N T U R K E Y ” T H E O N LY OT H E R O B S E R VAT O R I E S I N T H E W O R L S AT A C O M PA R A B L E A LT I T U D E W O U L D BE THOSE IN SWITZERLAND, ETHIOPIA, INDIA, CHILE AND HAWAII.

CEDARS VENUE AND TECH HUB WILL HOST EVENTS AND CONCERTS.IT WILL THRIVE TO S U P P O R T B U S I N E S S E S B Y C R E AT I N G H E A LT H Y ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS,DEVELOPERS, A N D T E C H C O M PA N I E S TO P R O M OT E O F I D E A S A N D I N N O VAT I O N .

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I T I S A F O U R S E A S O N R E S O R T D E S I G N AT I O N .

T H E I D E A WA S TO C R E AT E A P L A C E TO L I V E W O R K A N S P L AY A N D R A I S E T H E B A R F O R R E S P O N S I B L E A N D S U S TA I N A B L E S K I R E S O R T IN LEBANON , ADJACENT TO THE CEDARS OF G O D I N C L U D I N G B U S I N E S S D I S T R I C T, F R I E N D LY FA M I LY N E I G H B E R H O O D, V I B R A N T MIXED-USE STREETS AND HOTELS DISTRICTS.

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THIS PROJECT IS TO ORGANIZE , THE FUNCTIONING AND CHARACTER APPEARANCE O F T H E C E D A R S A R E A T H AT W I L L P O S I T I V E LY I M PA C T E C O N O M I C A L A C T I V I T I E S A N D E C O TOURISM.

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THIS PROJECT AIM TO ORGANIZE THE FUNCTIONING AND THE AESTHETIC C O N D I T I O N O F T H E C E D A R S F O R E S T, B Y S O LV I N G T H E P R O B L E M AT I C O F T H E I N F O R M A L E C O N O M I C A L AT I V I T I E S S U R R O U N D I N G T H E F O R E S T, TA K I N G A L L E N V I R O N M E N TA L A S P E C T I N T O C O N S I D E R AT I O N .

WAY F I N D N G S TO I N F O R M V I S I TO RS O F T H E I R D E S T I N AT I O N S A N D TO H E L P FA M I L I A R I Z E T H E M S E LV E S W I T H T H E TOURISTIC AND URBAN FACILITIES. B U I L D I N G C O D I N G , T O FA C I L I TAT E T H E RECOGNITION OF ADRESSES AND IMPROVING A D M I N I S T R AT I V E W O R K A N D D ATA B A S E O F T H E M U N I C I P A L I T Y.

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IMPROVING LAND ASSETS BY DEVELOPPING THE SURROUNDING OF KADISHA GROTTO T H R O U G H P P P ( P R I VAT E , P U B L I C P R O J E C T ) B Y AT T R A C T I N G S M A L L , M E D I U M A N D B I G I N V E S TO R S , TA K I N G A L L E C O L O G I C A L A N D S U S TA I N A B L E A P P R O A C H E S I N T O C O N S I D E R AT I O N . .

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A C T I VAT E T H E C E N T R A L P U B L I C R E A L M O F BSHARRI TOWN BY ENSURING PEDESTRIAN A C C E S S I B I L I T Y, S O C I A L E Q U I T Y A N D E C O N O M I C A L I N T E G R AT I O N .

DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

ORIENTATION ANALYSIS DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL

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A survey of land ownership in Bsharri-Cedars reflected many land fragments that were municipality owned. These plots have been identified and analyzed to locate the highest priority plots to be developed.

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LAND PRIORITY ANALYSIS DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL

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REAL ESTATE SKI SLOPES - ORIENTATION SUNNY NOT SUNNY - TOPOGRAPHY STEEP SLOPE SMOOTH SLOPE - OWNERSHIP MUNI. OWNED PRIVATE OWNED - INFRASTRUCTURE EXISTING NOT EXISTING

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- ORIENTATION SUNNY NOT SUNNY - TOPOGRAPHY STEEP SLOPE SMOOTH SLOPE - OWNERSHIP MUNI. OWNED PRIVATE OWNED - INFRASTRUCTURE EXISTING NOT EXISTING

- ORIENTATION SUNNY NOT SUNNY - TOPOGRAPHY STEEP SLOPE SMOOTH SLOPE - OWNERSHIP MUNI. OWNED PRIVATE OWNED - INFRASTRUCTURE EXISTING NOT EXISTING

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LAND PRIORITY ANALYSIS DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL

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LAND PRIORITY ANALYSIS DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL

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