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Yazan K. Mahadin is a Jordanian architect and landscape architect, currently serving as the Commissioner for Petra Archaeological Park and Tourism at the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA). He is known for his contributions to environmental protection through landscape architecture and has led significant projects promoting sustainability and cultural heritage conservation in Jordan and the broader Middle East region.

Early Life and Education

Yazan K. Mahadin earned a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering from Cairo University in 2011 and later pursued a Master's degree in Landscape Architecture at Mississippi State University, which he completed in 2015. He also obtained a second Master's degree in Risk Management from the American University of Madaba in 2024.

Career

MK Associates

Before his appointment as Commissioner, Mahadin was the CEO of MK Associates, Jordan's first landscape architecture firm, founded in 1987. Under his leadership, the firm played a key role in developing sustainable design solutions across various projects, including urban planning, heritage conservation, and environmental rehabilitation.

Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA)

Mahadin was appointed Commissioner for Petra Archaeological Park and Tourism at PDTRA, where he oversees the management, conservation, and tourism strategies for one of Jordan's most significant historical and cultural sites.

Other Roles

Mahadin has been actively involved in academia and sustainable development initiatives. He has lectured part-time at the American University of Madaba and previously taught at the University of Jordan. He has also served as the Vice-Chairman of The Green Building Committee at the Jordan Engineers Association and was a board member at Watershed and Development Initiative (WADI), advocating for sustainable land use and conservation practices.

Awards and Recognition

Mahadin has received numerous awards for his contributions to landscape architecture, including:

Landscape Middle East Sustainability Award (2023) for the Baptism Development Zone Project

Honor Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects (Mississippi Chapter) (2015)

Three ASLA Merit Awards

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Award (2014)

First Prize, Manhattan Call Competition (2019)

Selected Projects

The Baptism Development Zone Master Plan (2023)

Rivera Complex Master Plan, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia (2023–2024)

Rehabilitation of King Fahd Park Master Plan, Medina, Saudi Arabia (2023)

Palm Trail Resort, Aqaba, Jordan (2019)

Al Multaqa Resort, Petra, Jordan (2018)

Union Green Project, Mississippi State University (2013)

Winterville Mounds Museum, Mississippi, USA (2016)

Publications

Mahadin has written extensively on landscape architecture and environmental sustainability. His publications include:

"Petra, Wadi Rum, Baptism Site and Aqaba: Oprah's Visit Shines a Spotlight on Jordan's Gems" – Jordan Times, 2023

"The Intersection of Art and Survival: Why Landscape Architecture is Critical in the Fight Against Climate Change" – Landscape Middle East Magazine, 2023

"Designing with Nature: Aqaba Town Park" – Landscape Middle East Magazine, 2023

"Park Design and User Behavior Pattern: A Case Study of the High Line Park in New York" – Mississippi State University, 2016

References

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^ "Mahadin joins advisory board of Landscape Sustainability Awards". Jordan Times. July 16, 2023.
^ "Pilgrims and profits: Jordan looks to holy baptism site to boost religious tourism". Middle East Institute.
^ https://pdtra.gov.jo/En/List/Members_of_the_Board_of_Commissioners
^ Agency (Petra), Jordan News. "PDTRA hosts 200 airlines representatives". Jordan News Agency - Petra.
^ "PDTRA chief chairs meeting to discuss Petra's preparations to tourism season return". Jordan News Agency - Petra.

[1] "Mahadin joins advisory board of Landscape Sustainability Awards". Jordan Times. July 16, 2023.

[2] "Pilgrims and profits: Jordan looks to holy baptism site to boost religious tourism". Middle East Institute.

[3] ttps://pdtra.gov.jo/En/List/Members_of_the_Board_of_Commissioners

[4] Agency (Petra), Jordan News. "PDTRA hosts 200 airlines representatives". Jordan News Agency - Petra.

[5] "PDTRA chief chairs meeting to discuss Petra's preparations to tourism season return". Jordan News Agency - Petra.

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