The Arab World has recently witnessed significant popular movements demanding the improvement of economic and social conditions for the wider population.  Urban planning and architecture are two significant areas which will be greatly affected and influenced by such change.  The idea of holding the fifth Architectural Conference; ‘Building  on Change: Opportunities and Challenges of Urban Development in the Arab World” emerged as a direct response to discuss the inevitable change through the analysis of the current situation and to help draft better references and sound planning criterion and vision towards a better future for the Arab towns and cities ...continue