Urban Development Heritage in Historic Cairo The head of the Civilization Development Fund (صندوق التنمية الحضارية) announced that 100 billion EGP would be invested in renovating historic Cairo. The Information Committee on the situation of Cairo’s historic cemeteries has yet to present its findings. Meanwhile, demolition work continues. A MP also expressed concern about the transformation…
Urban Development Demolitions et reconstructions Demolitions of unregulated neighborhoods continue in the capital, including Ezbet Abu Qarn in Old Cairo where 15 buildings were demolished, and Mansheyyat Nasr where 185 buildings were destroyed. At the same time, alternative housing is being built in October Garden City for the inhabitants of Warraq Island. The Ministry of…
Urban Development Development of the city center The Higher Council for Urban Planning, composed of the Ministers of Defense, Culture, Tourism, Local Development, Environment and Planning, decided to redevelop several areas of the city center: the Corniche on the Nile in Shubra and Maadi, Ramses Square, and Dar al-Salam. Some people are concerned that this…