The future of the perimeter area of the Citadel is logically interconnected with the Citadel itself, and is considered to be one united entity with the Citadel. A comprehensive urban study of the Citadel perimeter area is currently being completed. As a result of the study, the following problems were found, among them: general traffic problems and the mixing of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

As a result, the goals for improving the area include the placement of a parking area, improvement of the facades of surrounding buildings in the perimeter area, and directing tourist activities in the direction most beneficial to other surrounding neighbourhoods. Full site development, in addition to the necessary activities, attractions, and services, requires attention to the importance of infrastructural improvements to area streets, creation of green spaces in the area, and so forth.

Also depending on the results of the survey is the implementation of international standards for the site, with tourist and cultural attractions appropriate both for the Citadel and its perimeter as an international monument, tourists, and, in particular, the residents of the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Taking into account the importance of the Citadel of Aleppo and its perimeter, a group of individuals who appreciate the true value of the site founded a private non-profit society for investment in the Citadel and its perimeter. The scientific and cultural activities of the society are limited to the City of Aleppo. The goal of the society is the care of the Citadel of Aleppo and its perimeter.

Aleppo Citadel Friends is a domestic non-profit civil society dedicated to the scientific and human advancement of participation in the care of the Citadel of Aleppo and its perimeter, in addition to what the government provides for its upkeep and care.

The participation in the development of financial and cultural contributions to the Citadel of Aleppo and its perimeter cannot be achieved unless its previous planning and work is continued by specialized and qualified volunteers, who maintain the same scientific and methodological standards as previous work, and do so in cooperation with the concerned governmental entities for the care and protection of the Citadel of Aleppo and its perimeter

• Introduction and description
• The Citadel Now
• Citadel and Preimeter
• History of the Citadel