Ep.322 (Video): 'Lebanon, Then & Now' with Mohamad Tohmé

0:00 Intro 5:39 Instagram page 15:12 Measurements 36:06 Done it better 46:26 Without Solidère 52:28 People 1:03:01 The story 1:11:38 A whole chapter of history We're with Mohamad Tohmé for Episode 322 of The Beirut Banyan. Click to watch: https://youtu.be/XI_9NZuvZl0 We discuss his Instagram page (lebanon_then_now) and the measurements needed to accurately layer before and after photos throughout Beirut. Our conversation includes the Municipality and Solidère's varying roles in post-civil war urban development, and a consideration of what downtown would have looked like without a private company managing public space. We also talk about the emotions associated with reflection and nostalgia, and the value of Gabriele Basilico's photography in the immediate aftermath of post-civil war downtown. Mohamad Tohmé is an architect and designer. Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan Subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: www.ronniechatah.com Music by Marc Codsi. Animation & illustration by Sana Chaaban.