Rebuilding Beirut:

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Some heritage buildings are still under construction, with scaffolding in front of them, while others are empty, quiet, and untouched. This kind of detailed craftsmanship is difficult to recapture,” says architect and co-founder of Beirut Heritage Initiative, Joy Kanaan. The Beirut Heritage Initiative is an independent collective dedicated to restoring Beirut’s built and cultural heritage damaged by the blast. Photo credit: Beirut Built Heritage RescueA rush of rescuersWithin 48 hours after the blast, 40 restorers and engineers-initiated Beirut Built Heritage Rescue to support the Lebanon Directorate of Antiquities to assess the damage. Photo credit: Beirut Built Heritage RescueThe Airbnb effectAs buildings were enhanced and brought back to life, short-term rental markets such as Airbnb accelerated.