Summary
In 2010, Gaia Heritage surveyed Mar Mikhael and was granted funding to study the role of the creative industry in regard to urban regeneration – in historic or forgotten places.
But with many cultural hotspots popping up in and around Beirut, why has Mar Mikhail been chosen as the place for such an initiative?
Gaia is now working on helping young Lebanese artists and creatives develop and improve their abilities in order to ensure Mar Mikhael continues to prosper.
A "natural manner" means that much of Mar Mikhael's creative space has grown organically due to ripe conditions, in contrast to areas such as Hamra's Alleyway and Uruguay Street, which saw developers move in and create a party spot aimed at big business.
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