Beirut Urban Observatory

The Beirut Urban Observatory is a platform of geolocalized urban data informing ongoing post-blast recovery efforts.

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Category: Mapping & citizen science
Based in: Beirut, Lebanon
Website: beirut-urban-observatory-aub.hub.arcgis.com
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Last checked: 13 October 2026

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