Evaluating the life efficiency of Mosul before liberation

Abstract

The research deals with the concept of urban liveability, which refers to cities that are able to satisfy the requirements of their inhabitants by providing a range of elements (healthy environment, safe public spaces, decent housing, gardens, opportunities for entertainment, social interaction, non-crowded roads and jobs). Studying the liveability of cities from the assessment of the reality of cities in order to identify the strengths of the city to conform them and identify its weaknesses to avoid them.The Iraqi government intends to assist the donor countries and humanitarian organizations to start the extensive reconstruction of Mosul city after it was destroyed by the liberation operations. So, the study aims to evaluate the reality of the city before the occupation of the city to identify the weaknesses to be avoided, and to identify the points of strengths to be fortified. The researchers came up with a set of conclusions and recommendations that are directly relevant to the research.