informal areas
The state of urban planning and informal areas after the Egyptian Revolution
Environment
March 17, 2013
The state of urban planning and informal areas after the Egyptian Revolution
Informal areas have largely been responsible for absorbing most of Egypt’s growing urban population for the past 30 years. But…
Years after deadly rockslide, Duweiqa residents still await relocation
Egypt
March 11, 2013
Years after deadly rockslide, Duweiqa residents still await relocation
Gamal Ramadan knocks against a bedroom wall and parts of it break off, setting free some cockroaches that were nesting…
The world from their backyard: Children in Ard al-Lewa learn about differences through Safarni
Life & Style
February 28, 2013
The world from their backyard: Children in Ard al-Lewa learn about differences through Safarni
After a sip of a traditional drink from the Ivory Coast, a young Egyptian child shivers. “This is very, very…
Minister: 383 areas nationwide unsafe for living
Egypt
February 27, 2012
Minister: 383 areas nationwide unsafe for living
A total of 383 areas nationwide are unsafe for living, and 29 are "maximum danger" areas located in Cairo, Aswan,…
Expert makes case for engaging residents in urban planning
Environment
October 17, 2011
Expert makes case for engaging residents in urban planning
In an attempt to address various issues facing the urban development of Cairo, the Institut Francais d’Egypte has been hosting…