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Urban Regeneration in Kurdistan region and its impact on society.
Since 2006 Kurdistan Region of Iraq ( KRI) have gone through major change, Pawrez Zabihi is researching the impact on this fast development and will be lecturing in Europe and Middle East about what is happening, how these developments can improve, existing master plan or lack of it and bright future ahead. Cities are growing beyond imagination. number of cities are being effected, we will be looking at these cities and other Kurdish cities in Kurdistan. Following areas will be discussed both critically and constructively, pointing out existing projects that are taking to accounts areas that other developers need to learn and take notice. Environmental impact of new urban development is one of the key strategies of any new project. Responsible developer will need to take in to account what impact will it have on the immediate local area, both during the life time of the development and after it is handed over to the people. What is its carbon footprint during development and after wards when people move in to the properties? How environmentally friendly is the building, is installation both for winter and summer well considered. How well plan is recycling and waste management of the site after it is fully occupied. If electricity and water is supplied as part of the project, what is the long-term plan to join the National Grid when it is fully operational? How and who administer the services once is fully operational. How well do the scheme take advantage of alternative energy generation from sun and wind for public spaces as well as individual buildings? There are compelling evidence that once you have local population involved in developing the scheme, and have clear policy of inclusion in the project, the entire development is more successful and there will be a sense of belonging, ownership and pride by the people who occupy the properties. In addition the environmental policy of the Government will need to be reviewed. I am sure there will be more to discuss, one thing I am certain that there is a will by the residents of all this region to make life better and more prosperous. Cleaner and healthier living and greener can help our cities to look and feel better to live in. Biography:

Parwez Zabihi Kurdish national Have lived and worked in the UK since 1986, studied fine arts at Central St. Martin School of Arts and later finished his postgraduate studies at Central School of Speech and Drama, with particular emphases on European philosophy (question of Identity) with in urban society.

Later went on to study MBA at University of London.

His passion is beauty of landscape in particular Kurdistan, he has been researching the development of the Kurdistan region since 1992, his research focuses on processes of National and regional changes both in society and in landscapes, paying particular attention both Geographically and historically to the area that have witnessed major changes both politically and socially since the collapse of Iraqi regime. He is currently delivering series of lectures on environment and its impact on society, long term planning on energy in KRG.