Public forum debate about the opening of Horsh Beirut

You are invited to a public discussion about the challenges that stand against the opening of Horsh Beirut.

Horsh Beirut, the largest green park in Beirut, is a public property and a right for all. Yet, it has been closed for public for more than twenty years and only few people are granted the right to access it.

After designing and rehabilitating Horsh Beirut ten years ago, the municipality still did not open it for public and never provided legitimate reason for this decision.

We demand a clear decision to open Horsh Beirut and provide us with a date for its opening. Our right to public spaces is inalienable, and we have the right to access it with no restrictions.

We will not stop campaigning for our right to have public spaces in Beirut. Green parks, especially in a polluted city like Beirut, is a basic social and public health need, as well as an essential space for interaction among citizens who have always been victims of political and sectarian divisions.

In this open discussion with the municipality, and with the presence of experts on the subject, we will debate the municipality’s argument, present Nahnoo’s point of view and arguments and look over the role that can be played by citizens to open and save the park.

Be a part of the discussion!

Special Formula:Discussion schedule:

Mr. Eric Bouvard’s speech, the representative of the municipality of Ile De France in Beirut

The speech of the representative of Beirut municipality

Mr. Nizar Saghie’s speech, lawyer

Mr. Mohammad Ayoub’s speech, the executive director of Nahnoo organization

Mr. Bilal Hamad speech, the president of Beirut municipality

Moderator: Mr. Gilbert Doumit

A small cocktail reception will follow the discussion along with a photography exhibition of a collection of pictures from the park.