Benghazi

Benghazi's old-city waterfront is an important public edge between the built city and the Mediterranean. The Corniche occupies the historic Sedi Akhribish area, above remains of the ancient city of Berniki, linking a long-established urban site with contemporary public space.

Its rehabilitation has formed part of recovery after the conflict, which left surrounding buildings damaged. UNDP documented the completion of Corniche works in 2021, including plastering, tiling, lighting and electricity connections. This intervention explains an aspect of Benghazi's rebuilding through the repair of shared urban infrastructure, alongside the wider challenge of reconstructing the older city and restoring its recreational spaces.