The team created a visual documentation of the narratives using presentation tools, manual sketches, and photo collages. They presented the narratives of the people in Mohamed Ali Street, chronologically highlighting the historical events of the street and explaining that events had a significant impact on the formation of the region as it is now. The presentations showed interesting contrasts between both sides regarding the architectural style and the urban fabric. The team also highlighted the socio-economic differences between the communities on the two sides of the street in the past and how this still affects them. Although both sides share the same traumatic war events and subsequent victorious events, it was concluded from the presentation that there aren’t many differences now, as both sides face the same urban challenges and have similar dreams.
That was evident in the outcomes of the interactive activities the team conducted with the people on the street, where they expressed their vision for the future of the street. The outcomes showed that the people on both sides want the street to return to its original image, with fewer high-rise buildings. They miss the time when each building had only three or four floors with a Tarracina or Veranda for each residential unit.
Finally, the team presented a collage photo of the street, showing the landmarks and events related to the people’s collective memory and historical consciousness.