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Solidere Development �
Solidere Developing The Finest City Center In The Middle East
Beirut city center is being taking shape gradually as planned . It is also being extended towards the sea to form a new city waterfront with ample , landscaped open space . Representing a project over 191 hectares of prime land , the Beirut city center is in the geographic and historic center of the Lebanese capital and has a strategic location being a central point on the Mediterranean between Europe and the Middle East .
Based on a grand vision , the project is a model in post-war reconstruction , a major urban regeneration and water development through which SOLIDERE ( the private real estate Lebanese company for the development and reconstruction of Beirut city center ) is recreating a vibrant and attractive mixed urban activities hub with a diversity of business , commercial , residential , leisure and shopping facilities .
This is re-positioning Beirut as a regional and international Business Center , a favored tourist and retail destination , and a prime residential area , endowed with the finest city center in the Middle East .
Respecting site topography and architectural heritage , the successful execution of SOLIDERE ’ s Master Plan now offers visitors and residents all they would expect from a city center with a very high quality �
16 DORCHESTER December 2012