A Vision of New Cairo Districts

The concept of carbon footprint and the increasing awareness of green energy alternatives and the call to conserve resources has advocated walkable communities and planning for liveable communities to strengthen sustainability. Land use patterns, transport systems, public facilities, housing and design features of the built environment, all contribute to the planning process. A major concern is to consider the neighborhood framework and how the buildings within the territory form...
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The concept of carbon footprint and the increasing awareness of green energy alternatives and the call to conserve resources has advocated walkable communities and planning for liveable communities to strengthen sustainability. Land use patterns, transport systems, public facilities, housing and design features of the built environment, all contribute to the planning process. A major concern is to consider the neighborhood framework and how the buildings within the territory form housing groups and communicate with the space they sit in. Planning should consider improved walkability and the critical factors enabling independence and autonomy in walking. A core principle recognizes transportation as integral to this vision leading to a greater community connectivity and liveability.