tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724043031283924282.post7047554899615061999..comments2023-12-02T15:13:47.883+02:00Comments on Beirut the Fantastic: Illegality and informality clashes in Lebanonsrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11922740967252084103noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724043031283924282.post-40532361676969675832011-07-21T11:36:39.739+03:002011-07-21T11:36:39.739+03:00Actually, the status quo benefits no one but the i...Actually, the status quo benefits no one but the informal communities. You have to remember that these communities are taking over properties that very expensive, and any legalisation of their situation will directly drive them out of these spaces. The elite in power are actually pushing for government action, and the communities are on the defense. The solution for this problem in Lebanon is very simple, "efficient public transport". People would rather live in their villages and go down everyday to Beirut if the state can provide fast, reliable, comfortable, and inexpensive transportation.Basharnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724043031283924282.post-43737318722233845252011-07-20T00:47:34.892+03:002011-07-20T00:47:34.892+03:00Interesting..although it is unlikely that we can s...Interesting..although it is unlikely that we can see our weak state truly moving on this issue. the network of elites in power are superstructural to the state and therefore benefit from keeping the status quo and at times interfere to block government action so that they can serve as saviours of their own communities ad infinitum and nauseum. Others are only interested in rule of law and removal of illegal/informal housings for their private business interests..things are rotten in both the formal and informal state of Lebanon!!Sarahnoreply@blogger.com