Urbanism and Geographic Crises: A Micro-Simulation Lens on Beirut

At a geographical and strategic confluence, the ancient city of Beirut, Lebanon, has witnessed crises from natural human causes over centuries. The modern urban peri-urban development is result neo-classical economics, laissez-faire regulations, complex socio-political structures. This article considers contemporary housing situation asks about its resilience to crises. methodological approach speculative simulation. We capture status quo through agent-based simulation, simulate range independent shocks. Although goal exploratory not historical replay, shocks considered are exemplars, such as explosion on August 4th, 2020. Looking across we measure qualitative effects economics dynamics. research question thus addressed determine optimal amount capital needed for regeneration without triggering price increase in market. contribution data-and-modelling humane questions interest scholars. simulation model available open source provoke further enquiry.