The city of Alexandria, Egypt has a population of 4 million people and developed a City Development Strategy (CDS) to address challenges around economic growth, environmental protection, and improving living conditions in squatter settlements. Through a participatory process involving stakeholders from government, business, and civil society, the CDS identified priorities like upgrading infrastructure around a lake, supporting private sector development, and improving access to services in squatter areas. The CDS integrated environmental protection into development plans and new projects have emerged around issues like coastal management, pollution reduction, and upgrading slums. The leadership of Alexandria's Governor and involvement of stakeholders were key to the success of the CDS in addressing both social and environmental issues through an inclusive planning process.
SymbioCity Sustainability By Sweden Brochure english new!
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L'originale eventualmente aggiornata la trovate
This presentation was presented in 'The Lahore Project' Monthly Discussion Forum on Environment, introducing the scope of the sector, key concepts, issues and strategies for a sustainable urban ecology by Rafia Kamal, on 21st Aug.2013 at Dabistan-e-Iqbal, (2-S, Gulberg II) Lahore.
MODULE 1 An Introduction to Urban Planning.pdfMansiNavadiya
This document provides an overview of module 1 of a course on participatory urban planning. It discusses the definitions of urban areas and how they vary globally. In India, the census defines an urban area as having a population over 5,000, a density over 400 persons per square kilometer, and 75% of males engaged in non-agricultural work. The document outlines the course authors and support organizations. It provides the table of contents and overview of the three units that make up the introductory module.
Smarter Urban Planning: Match Land Use with Citizen Needs and Financial Const...Beniamino Murgante
Smarter Urban Planning: Match Land Use with Citizen Needs and Financial Constraints
Maria-Lluïsa Marsal-Llacuna - Department of Architecture and Building Engineering, Urban Planning Area, Girona University
Ying Tat Leung, Guang-Jie Ren - IBM Almaden Research Centre
The Challenges and the Opportunities in the Urban Planning PreparednessESD UNU-IAS
The Challenges and the Opportunities in the Urban Planning Preparedness
Presented by:
Mr. La Ode Mansyur – Ministry Marine and Fisheries, UPT, Makassar Coastal and Marine Resource Management Center (BPSPL), Indonesia
Ms. Maliha Binte Mohiuddin – Regional Ambassador, YouthMappers Network, Bangladesh
Mr. Yin Shuxi – Lecturer, Center of Disaster Management, Hefei University of Technology, China
Ms. Maria Therese Sandra C. Cacas – Junior Engineering Associate, Campus Development and Maintenance Office, UP Open University
2019 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme
24-30 November, 2019
SymbioCity Sustainability By Sweden Brochure english new!
Copia presa a gennaio 2012 per sviluppare un articolo di http://pacheramanda.wordpress.com
L'originale eventualmente aggiornata la trovate
This presentation was presented in 'The Lahore Project' Monthly Discussion Forum on Environment, introducing the scope of the sector, key concepts, issues and strategies for a sustainable urban ecology by Rafia Kamal, on 21st Aug.2013 at Dabistan-e-Iqbal, (2-S, Gulberg II) Lahore.
MODULE 1 An Introduction to Urban Planning.pdfMansiNavadiya
This document provides an overview of module 1 of a course on participatory urban planning. It discusses the definitions of urban areas and how they vary globally. In India, the census defines an urban area as having a population over 5,000, a density over 400 persons per square kilometer, and 75% of males engaged in non-agricultural work. The document outlines the course authors and support organizations. It provides the table of contents and overview of the three units that make up the introductory module.
Smarter Urban Planning: Match Land Use with Citizen Needs and Financial Const...Beniamino Murgante
Smarter Urban Planning: Match Land Use with Citizen Needs and Financial Constraints
Maria-Lluïsa Marsal-Llacuna - Department of Architecture and Building Engineering, Urban Planning Area, Girona University
Ying Tat Leung, Guang-Jie Ren - IBM Almaden Research Centre
The Challenges and the Opportunities in the Urban Planning PreparednessESD UNU-IAS
The Challenges and the Opportunities in the Urban Planning Preparedness
Presented by:
Mr. La Ode Mansyur – Ministry Marine and Fisheries, UPT, Makassar Coastal and Marine Resource Management Center (BPSPL), Indonesia
Ms. Maliha Binte Mohiuddin – Regional Ambassador, YouthMappers Network, Bangladesh
Mr. Yin Shuxi – Lecturer, Center of Disaster Management, Hefei University of Technology, China
Ms. Maria Therese Sandra C. Cacas – Junior Engineering Associate, Campus Development and Maintenance Office, UP Open University
2019 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme
24-30 November, 2019
Rafik Ibrahim is a chartered town planner and urban designer with 15 years of experience working on projects around the world. His portfolio highlights several master planning projects he has led, including developing a master plan for an eco-town expansion in Chelyabinsk, Russia and regenerating urban waterfront areas in Dubai, UAE and Southampton, UK. His focus is on integrating sustainability principles and creating connected, walkable communities.
Three unplanned settlements in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia are being redeveloped under a USD 10 billion investment program. AECOM has been engaged to create concept master plans to transform the settlements into safe, complete neighborhoods with access to services and infrastructure. The plans aim to improve living conditions while avoiding unnecessary property disruption. Priority projects identified in the plans will be implemented through detailed design and construction contracts.
This document discusses an integrated strategy for waterfront redevelopment in Alexandria, Egypt. It begins by providing background on the historical role of waterfront areas and trends in waterfront redevelopment. It then outlines the study's aims to propose a framework for waterfront development based on sustainability, urban integration, stakeholder partnership, and efficient governance. The framework is applied to the case study of Mahatet El-Raml waterfront in Alexandria to develop recommendations highlighting key points for its future development.
GLOBAL VIEW OF A VIBRANT WORLD 360° THE ISSUE Urbanisation FACE TO FACEAdhitya Arjanggi
AN URBAN PLANET:The sustainable city challenge
CITY LIVING: Creating vibrant sustainable cities SECURING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SOME FOR ALL FOREVER:Water resource management on an urban planet
TRANSFORMING TRANSPORT: The 21st century urban challenge
URBAN ENERGIES RESOURCES DEMAND AND COMMUNITY IMPACTS A 360° face to face interview BUILDING A LEGACY Creating an agile global culture of inventiveness, safety and sustainability
NEW SKILLS MAKE THE SUSTAINABLE DIFFERENCE INSPIRATIONAL ENGINEERING CAPTURING THE VISION
The Business Continuity Conference, 25th October 2023 in Riyadh - Nuha EltinayContinuity and Resilience
Building Urban Resilience in Critical Infrastructure
Assets, systems, and networks that are essential by governments for the functioning of a society and economy and deserving of special protection for national security.
The ability of a system, community or society exposed to hazards to resist, absorb, accommodate, adapt to, transform and recover from the effects of a hazard in a timely and efficient manner, including through the preservation and restoration of its essential basic structures and functions through risk management (UNDRR).
The FIVE ICLEI PATHWAYS reflect ICLEI’s approach to achieving a sustainable city as well as local contributions to implementing the goals laid out in international frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals. Any of our individual projects or initiatives can be oriented along one or more specific pathways. We also look at how the pathways connect to bring about change in an INTEGRATED way. For example, we consider how nature-based development contributes to resilience, or how to bring equity into low emission development.
Cities need to look at resilience from a systemic governance perspective
Integrated management starts with wide-scale mobilization of support from stakeholders and robust facts and data.
Challenges often lie in the acceleration and upscaling of activities. Individual best practice is easier to achieve, follow-up funding and investment is challenging
The document proposes a sustainable development strategy to guide reconstruction in Lac-Mégantic following the 2013 disaster. The strategy focuses on promoting a thriving economy, encouraging social and cultural enrichment, protecting the environment, and improving mobility and transportation. It discusses sustainable development, resilience, and relevant global and provincial sustainability contexts. Key goals are to diversify the economy, develop housing and a healthy environment, enhance the environment, and improve transportation links.
this ppt is made by shrikrishna kesharwani , final year student of manit Bhopal, in this ppt I have given information about the sustainable metropolitan development scheme in detail.
Greenprint Midtown: Sustainability Plan 2012Jesse Budlong
Midtown Atlanta is perfectly positioned to be a leader in sustainability due to its location, its infrastructure, and its people. The purpose of Greenprint Midtown, is to spur actions that further enhance Midtown’s development as one of the nation’s most livable, innovative, economically successful, and sustainablecommunities. This plan adds a “green lens” to Midtown Alliance’s existing programs and identifies newopportunities to increase Midtown’s sustainability. The report examines five impact areas – energy, water, open space, transportation, and waste – focusing primarily on the 118 blocks that make up the core of Midtown.
The Importance Of Urban Planning On The City Of VancouverAmanda Hengel
Urban planning and management is impacted by a country's level of economic development, as less developed countries often face challenges in allocating sufficient resources and implementing plans, while more developed countries have greater capacity and resources but also increased complexity in urban areas. The document discusses how Vancouver has utilized urban planning principles like eco-density and green building to pursue sustainability goals like becoming carbon neutral by 2030 and the "greenest city on earth". It also outlines the city's Greenest City Action Plan and visions for a strong economy, vibrant neighborhoods, and livable city for future generations.
The Solutions local, together Nordic Conference on Sustainable Development in the Baltic Sea Region brought together over 580 experts from 18 countries to share innovative solutions for sustainable development. Key highlights included:
1) Municipal and regional leaders shared bold decisions and passionate projects that have driven sustainable development, such as Malmö's transformation of a dump site into sustainable housing.
2) New solutions were sought for green economy, sustainable lifestyles, Baltic Sea protection, climate change, and renewables. Restricting global warming to 2°C would cost little according to experts.
3) The conference evaluations found that while many found useful solutions, some felt social and economic dimensions could be emphasized more. More solutions will be
Summary secured governance for road development and secured township project ...Aneesh Suresh
This document provides a summary of a project to develop a secured transport governance system and secured townships along a 250 km highway from Delhi to Jaipur. Key aspects of the project include:
1. Developing 5 clusters of planned, integrated townships along the highway to improve security, infrastructure, economic opportunities, and quality of life.
2. Creating a multi-modal transportation network along the highway to drive economic growth through improved mobility of goods, services, and people.
3. Developing residential, industrial, commercial, and public sectors in the townships to support population growth and strengthen the local economy.
4. Implementing modern security and monitoring technologies to ensure safety across the transportation network and
Towards a Comprehensive Climate Adaptation Framework for India’s Port Infrast...IEREK Press
The ever-growing impacts of climate change such as extreme heat, more frequent heavy precipitation events, intensifying tropical revolving storms, and sea level rise continue to pose major threats to India’s critical maritime infrastructure. As the country moves towards its ambition of becoming a leading Blue Economy of the world, a wide range of initiatives have been taken by the central and state governments to expand the maritime sector with a specific focus on the transport sector. However, there is little emphasis being paid on protecting the existing and planned seaport infrastructure against the deleterious impacts of climate change. None of the major ports in India have a dedicated climate action strategy and climate adaptation finds no mention in the policy documents pertaining to the maritime transport sector. In this context, this paper aims to highlight the need for a comprehensive, holistic and dynamic climate change adaptation strategy for India’s port infrastructure including support infrastructure and supply chains. The adaptation strategy, at the individual ports’ level and the national level, must be preceded by rigorous risk assessment studies toidentify and prioritise the major challenges arising from climate change at the local level. The paper draws upon international best practices in climate risk assessments and adaptation measures to provide a way forward for Indian ports.
The document discusses green economy and sustainable development. It defines a green economy as one that increases investments and growth while reducing carbon footprints through renewable energy, efficient transportation and production, and sustainable resource management. A green economy aims to drive growth through investments that reduce pollution and emissions while protecting biodiversity. Cities are important for green economies as most economic activity occurs in cities, so urban infrastructure must be planned sustainably.
The document discusses the Eco2 Cities initiative, which aims to help cities in developing countries achieve greater ecological and economic sustainability through integrated urban planning and management. It provides examples of six cities - Curitiba, Brazil; Stockholm, Sweden; Singapore; Yokohama, Japan; Brisbane, Australia; and Auckland, New Zealand - that have implemented various sustainable practices. It also outlines some of the challenges faced in applying these approaches in developing country contexts, such as limited resources, institutional barriers, and dependence on outdated models of urban planning. The document concludes by providing "stepping stones" or recommendations for cities to begin adapting the Eco2 principles to their local needs and contexts.
Interface Reconnect: Strategies for Sustainable Peri-Urban Ecological Set-up,...IRJET Journal
This document discusses strategies for sustainable development of peri-urban ecological areas, using the East Kolkata Wetlands as a case study. The wetlands cover 125 sq km and provide livelihoods for local communities through traditional resource management practices. However, the wetlands are under threat from urbanization, infrastructure development, and changes in land use that are pushing out the local economy. The document argues for a decentralized, soft infrastructure approach that balances ecological protection with new development, ensuring long-term sustainability of the wetlands and local communities.
Volume 1 – focuses on the development plan and the physical manifestations of proposed innovations within that plan, including estimated economic impacts.
Sidewalk Labs, the part of Alphabet focused on cities and urban development, has unveiled its Master Innovation and Development Plan (MIDP) for a proposed smart neighbourhood on Toronto's Eastern Waterfront. The document, even in draft form, solidifies the company's thinking. It also gives Toronto residents the first clear picture yet of what a smart neighbourhood spearheaded by Google's sister company might look like. Below, the team has summarized the key takeaways from the document.
1) The Technical Committee presented its 2010-2013 Roadmap which focused on creating knowledge through publications, scholarships, and decision support systems. It engaged regions through workshops in various areas.
2) Key highlights from engagement with regions included workshops in the Mediterranean, South Asia, South Asia/East Africa, Central Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, and Southeast Asia.
3) The Committee also aimed to influence international debates by participating in major events on water and engaging with partner organizations.
NewBase 07 November 2023 Energy News issue - 1671 by Khaled Al Awadi_compre...Khaled Al Awadi
Greetings,
It is our pleasure to share with you our latest energy news NewBase 07 November 2023 Energy News issue - 1671 by Khaled Al Awadi.via attached file FYI .
Regards Founder and Senior Editoe of " NewBase Energy News " KhaledM Al Awadi, Energy Consultant
MS & BS Mechanical Engineering (HON), USAGreetings,
It is our pleasure to share with you our latest energy news NewBase 07 November 2023 Energy News issue - 1671 by Khaled Al Awadi.via attached file FYI .
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Rafik Ibrahim is a chartered town planner and urban designer with 15 years of experience working on projects around the world. His portfolio highlights several master planning projects he has led, including developing a master plan for an eco-town expansion in Chelyabinsk, Russia and regenerating urban waterfront areas in Dubai, UAE and Southampton, UK. His focus is on integrating sustainability principles and creating connected, walkable communities.
Three unplanned settlements in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia are being redeveloped under a USD 10 billion investment program. AECOM has been engaged to create concept master plans to transform the settlements into safe, complete neighborhoods with access to services and infrastructure. The plans aim to improve living conditions while avoiding unnecessary property disruption. Priority projects identified in the plans will be implemented through detailed design and construction contracts.
This document discusses an integrated strategy for waterfront redevelopment in Alexandria, Egypt. It begins by providing background on the historical role of waterfront areas and trends in waterfront redevelopment. It then outlines the study's aims to propose a framework for waterfront development based on sustainability, urban integration, stakeholder partnership, and efficient governance. The framework is applied to the case study of Mahatet El-Raml waterfront in Alexandria to develop recommendations highlighting key points for its future development.
GLOBAL VIEW OF A VIBRANT WORLD 360° THE ISSUE Urbanisation FACE TO FACEAdhitya Arjanggi
AN URBAN PLANET:The sustainable city challenge
CITY LIVING: Creating vibrant sustainable cities SECURING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SOME FOR ALL FOREVER:Water resource management on an urban planet
TRANSFORMING TRANSPORT: The 21st century urban challenge
URBAN ENERGIES RESOURCES DEMAND AND COMMUNITY IMPACTS A 360° face to face interview BUILDING A LEGACY Creating an agile global culture of inventiveness, safety and sustainability
NEW SKILLS MAKE THE SUSTAINABLE DIFFERENCE INSPIRATIONAL ENGINEERING CAPTURING THE VISION
The Business Continuity Conference, 25th October 2023 in Riyadh - Nuha EltinayContinuity and Resilience
Building Urban Resilience in Critical Infrastructure
Assets, systems, and networks that are essential by governments for the functioning of a society and economy and deserving of special protection for national security.
The ability of a system, community or society exposed to hazards to resist, absorb, accommodate, adapt to, transform and recover from the effects of a hazard in a timely and efficient manner, including through the preservation and restoration of its essential basic structures and functions through risk management (UNDRR).
The FIVE ICLEI PATHWAYS reflect ICLEI’s approach to achieving a sustainable city as well as local contributions to implementing the goals laid out in international frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals. Any of our individual projects or initiatives can be oriented along one or more specific pathways. We also look at how the pathways connect to bring about change in an INTEGRATED way. For example, we consider how nature-based development contributes to resilience, or how to bring equity into low emission development.
Cities need to look at resilience from a systemic governance perspective
Integrated management starts with wide-scale mobilization of support from stakeholders and robust facts and data.
Challenges often lie in the acceleration and upscaling of activities. Individual best practice is easier to achieve, follow-up funding and investment is challenging
The document proposes a sustainable development strategy to guide reconstruction in Lac-Mégantic following the 2013 disaster. The strategy focuses on promoting a thriving economy, encouraging social and cultural enrichment, protecting the environment, and improving mobility and transportation. It discusses sustainable development, resilience, and relevant global and provincial sustainability contexts. Key goals are to diversify the economy, develop housing and a healthy environment, enhance the environment, and improve transportation links.
this ppt is made by shrikrishna kesharwani , final year student of manit Bhopal, in this ppt I have given information about the sustainable metropolitan development scheme in detail.
Greenprint Midtown: Sustainability Plan 2012Jesse Budlong
Midtown Atlanta is perfectly positioned to be a leader in sustainability due to its location, its infrastructure, and its people. The purpose of Greenprint Midtown, is to spur actions that further enhance Midtown’s development as one of the nation’s most livable, innovative, economically successful, and sustainablecommunities. This plan adds a “green lens” to Midtown Alliance’s existing programs and identifies newopportunities to increase Midtown’s sustainability. The report examines five impact areas – energy, water, open space, transportation, and waste – focusing primarily on the 118 blocks that make up the core of Midtown.
The Importance Of Urban Planning On The City Of VancouverAmanda Hengel
Urban planning and management is impacted by a country's level of economic development, as less developed countries often face challenges in allocating sufficient resources and implementing plans, while more developed countries have greater capacity and resources but also increased complexity in urban areas. The document discusses how Vancouver has utilized urban planning principles like eco-density and green building to pursue sustainability goals like becoming carbon neutral by 2030 and the "greenest city on earth". It also outlines the city's Greenest City Action Plan and visions for a strong economy, vibrant neighborhoods, and livable city for future generations.
The Solutions local, together Nordic Conference on Sustainable Development in the Baltic Sea Region brought together over 580 experts from 18 countries to share innovative solutions for sustainable development. Key highlights included:
1) Municipal and regional leaders shared bold decisions and passionate projects that have driven sustainable development, such as Malmö's transformation of a dump site into sustainable housing.
2) New solutions were sought for green economy, sustainable lifestyles, Baltic Sea protection, climate change, and renewables. Restricting global warming to 2°C would cost little according to experts.
3) The conference evaluations found that while many found useful solutions, some felt social and economic dimensions could be emphasized more. More solutions will be
Summary secured governance for road development and secured township project ...Aneesh Suresh
This document provides a summary of a project to develop a secured transport governance system and secured townships along a 250 km highway from Delhi to Jaipur. Key aspects of the project include:
1. Developing 5 clusters of planned, integrated townships along the highway to improve security, infrastructure, economic opportunities, and quality of life.
2. Creating a multi-modal transportation network along the highway to drive economic growth through improved mobility of goods, services, and people.
3. Developing residential, industrial, commercial, and public sectors in the townships to support population growth and strengthen the local economy.
4. Implementing modern security and monitoring technologies to ensure safety across the transportation network and
Towards a Comprehensive Climate Adaptation Framework for India’s Port Infrast...IEREK Press
The ever-growing impacts of climate change such as extreme heat, more frequent heavy precipitation events, intensifying tropical revolving storms, and sea level rise continue to pose major threats to India’s critical maritime infrastructure. As the country moves towards its ambition of becoming a leading Blue Economy of the world, a wide range of initiatives have been taken by the central and state governments to expand the maritime sector with a specific focus on the transport sector. However, there is little emphasis being paid on protecting the existing and planned seaport infrastructure against the deleterious impacts of climate change. None of the major ports in India have a dedicated climate action strategy and climate adaptation finds no mention in the policy documents pertaining to the maritime transport sector. In this context, this paper aims to highlight the need for a comprehensive, holistic and dynamic climate change adaptation strategy for India’s port infrastructure including support infrastructure and supply chains. The adaptation strategy, at the individual ports’ level and the national level, must be preceded by rigorous risk assessment studies toidentify and prioritise the major challenges arising from climate change at the local level. The paper draws upon international best practices in climate risk assessments and adaptation measures to provide a way forward for Indian ports.
The document discusses green economy and sustainable development. It defines a green economy as one that increases investments and growth while reducing carbon footprints through renewable energy, efficient transportation and production, and sustainable resource management. A green economy aims to drive growth through investments that reduce pollution and emissions while protecting biodiversity. Cities are important for green economies as most economic activity occurs in cities, so urban infrastructure must be planned sustainably.
The document discusses the Eco2 Cities initiative, which aims to help cities in developing countries achieve greater ecological and economic sustainability through integrated urban planning and management. It provides examples of six cities - Curitiba, Brazil; Stockholm, Sweden; Singapore; Yokohama, Japan; Brisbane, Australia; and Auckland, New Zealand - that have implemented various sustainable practices. It also outlines some of the challenges faced in applying these approaches in developing country contexts, such as limited resources, institutional barriers, and dependence on outdated models of urban planning. The document concludes by providing "stepping stones" or recommendations for cities to begin adapting the Eco2 principles to their local needs and contexts.
Interface Reconnect: Strategies for Sustainable Peri-Urban Ecological Set-up,...IRJET Journal
This document discusses strategies for sustainable development of peri-urban ecological areas, using the East Kolkata Wetlands as a case study. The wetlands cover 125 sq km and provide livelihoods for local communities through traditional resource management practices. However, the wetlands are under threat from urbanization, infrastructure development, and changes in land use that are pushing out the local economy. The document argues for a decentralized, soft infrastructure approach that balances ecological protection with new development, ensuring long-term sustainability of the wetlands and local communities.
Volume 1 – focuses on the development plan and the physical manifestations of proposed innovations within that plan, including estimated economic impacts.
Sidewalk Labs, the part of Alphabet focused on cities and urban development, has unveiled its Master Innovation and Development Plan (MIDP) for a proposed smart neighbourhood on Toronto's Eastern Waterfront. The document, even in draft form, solidifies the company's thinking. It also gives Toronto residents the first clear picture yet of what a smart neighbourhood spearheaded by Google's sister company might look like. Below, the team has summarized the key takeaways from the document.
1) The Technical Committee presented its 2010-2013 Roadmap which focused on creating knowledge through publications, scholarships, and decision support systems. It engaged regions through workshops in various areas.
2) Key highlights from engagement with regions included workshops in the Mediterranean, South Asia, South Asia/East Africa, Central Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, and Southeast Asia.
3) The Committee also aimed to influence international debates by participating in major events on water and engaging with partner organizations.
NewBase 07 November 2023 Energy News issue - 1671 by Khaled Al Awadi_compre...Khaled Al Awadi
Greetings,
It is our pleasure to share with you our latest energy news NewBase 07 November 2023 Energy News issue - 1671 by Khaled Al Awadi.via attached file FYI .
Regards Founder and Senior Editoe of " NewBase Energy News " KhaledM Al Awadi, Energy Consultant
MS & BS Mechanical Engineering (HON), USAGreetings,
It is our pleasure to share with you our latest energy news NewBase 07 November 2023 Energy News issue - 1671 by Khaled Al Awadi.via attached file FYI .
Regards Founder and Senior Editoe of " NewBase Energy News " KhaledM Al Awadi, Energy Consultant
MS & BS Mechanical Engineering (HON), USA
NewBase 07 November 2023 Energy News issue - 1671 by Khaled Al Awadi_compre...
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Courtesy, ICLEI
Aerial view of Alexandria, Egypt.
ALEXANDRIA GOVERNORATE
EGYPT
Municipal Profile a key factor in prioritising the environment
within a development strategy. In Alexandria,
Alexandria has a population of 4 million, and
the sustainable development of the community is
a total area of nearly 2,300 square kilometres.
seen as an opportunity for economic growth and
The population density is 1,739 per square
social inclusion.
kilometre, and the Gross National Income per
capita is approx. US$1,570 (2005).
Urban Context
Key economic Port, textile, chemical, Alexandria is one of the major cities on the
areas fuel, primary metal, food, Mediterranean Sea, and plays an essential role
and tobacco industries
in Egyptian economy and cultural life as the
Urban manage- City Development country’s oldest and largest port. Most of
ment approach Strategy Egypt’s foreign trade passes through the port,
Environment entry Integrated in CDS which has 75 percent of the total capacity of
point Egypt’s Mediterranean ports. The city has a
coastline of 70 kilometres and lies between the
Mediterranean and Lake Marriout.
Why this Case Study Is Important Alexandria is a powerful industrial base,
The Alexandria case study shows how a CDS can home to over 4,500 industrial firms with an
be used to integrate environmental issues in city estimated workforce of 201,000. This represents
planning processes. It also shows how the leader- 17.3 percent of the total labour force of the city.
ship of an elected local government official can be Industrial output in Alexandria’s production
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represents 40 percent of Egypt’s total. Its most
important industries are iron and steel, petro- Alexandria CDS Vision, 2005–2017
leum, cement, chemicals, petrochemicals, spinning Alexandria will take advantage of its competi-
and weaving. tive endowments, better manage local assets,
remove constraints to private sector-led growth,
and ensure the socioeconomic integration of
Urban Management Approach the poor in the development processes.
Alexandria is focusing on integrated strategies for
certain sectors and environmental issues using
CDS approach promoted by the Cities Alliance.
The physical priority was to develop a par-
ticipatory urban upgrading strategy for the
Case Study squatter areas and a land use plan for the Lake
Under the leadership of its Governor, Alexandria Marriout area, within a sustainable urban devel-
embarked on a City Development Strategy in opment framework. The strategy was to include
2004. During the 2004–2006 phase, the Gov- definable measures to improve the living condi-
ernorate prepared a Comprehensive Strategic tions of residents and prevent further environ-
Development Plan for the city within the mental deterioration of the Lake area. It was also
framework of the Alexandria CDS, developed to help to establish a sound regulatory framework
using methodology tested by the World Bank, for the Governorate to manage the Lake and pur-
based on best practices developed by Cities sue participatory approaches to urban upgrading
Alliance, Cities of Chance and other donors. The and security of tenure.
first step of the CDS process, ‘organising the The Partnership Forum established three CDS
effort’, aimed to ensure the most appropriate insti- Pillars:
tutional set up for a participatory process which Ⅲ Formulate a local economy development
would allow partners from the public, business strategy;
and non-governmental sectors to work together. Ⅲ Devise a comprehensive strategic development
This ‘Partnership Forum’ identified economic and plan for Lake Marriout and the surrounding
physical priorities for the city’s development. area;
The economic priority was to develop a Ⅲ Develop a comprehensive urban upgrading
medium to long-term economic development strategy for squatter settlements.
strategy, which would investigate and build on
the city’s competitiveness. The aim was to diver- Local and international consultants prepared
sify and augment the economic base of the city, five reports8, which were used, together with
enhance productivity and establish an enabling
8“Alexandria Local Economy and Competitiveness Assessment”,
business environment. Specific strategies and “A Comprehensive Strategic Development Plan for Lake Mar-
initiatives were to be designed to create eco- riout Zone”, “A Strategic Development Plan for Land Sur-
rounding Lake and Wadi Marriout”, “A Squatter Settlements
nomic development opportunities, especially in and Urban Upgrading Strategy”, “Alexandria Tourism Devel-
low-income areas and squatter settlements. opment Strategy”.
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Ⅲ Upgrading of three slum areas—the objective Ⅲ Interest from other donors in contributing to
is to improve the standard of living for the the strategic development plan increased;
inhabitants of El-Amrawy, El-Hadra and Naga Ⅲ The central government was supportive.
El-Arab. The following operations began in
April 2006, and some have already been
accomplished.
Environment Entry Point
The CDS process proved to be an effective vehi-
A number of unexpected opportunities arose cle for integrating environmental considerations
from the CDS process. into Alexandria’s development plan. Early on in
the process, the CDS team benefitted from the
Ⅲ A large number of enthusiastic stakeholders Governor’s strong support to improving local
wanted to take part in the strategic planning environmental quality. In addition, the multi-
process; stakeholder approach to the Alexandria CDS
Ⅲ A democratic and cooperative atmosphere meant that citizens became aware of the impor-
dominated the workshop dialogues and dis- tance of sustainable development and the need to
cussions; manage natural resources wisely.
Ⅲ There were beneficial outputs from the Cost-benefit analysis relating to the environ-
exchange of ideas and knowledge between ment for any development project was used dur-
local and international consultants; ing the CDS process. Environmental protection
Highlights of Upgrading in Three Slum Areas in Alexandria, Egypt
Naga El Arab El Amrawy Hadra El Gedida
Health Centre Tree planting Land for health centre (made available)
Police Station Health centre (done) Land for youth & sports (made available)
Primary school Youth centre Land for two schools (made available)
Youth & sports activities Sanitary drainage Sanitary drainage (done)
Fund for roads and public Paving roads Water network
lighting (made available)
Wall off railway line (done) Pedestrian bridge Road paving
Tree planting (done) Covering canals Street lighting
Community centre Market & workshops Street widening and resettlement
Bus stops
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a CDS team with developed communication Key Contacts
skills to ensure that stakeholders, regardless of Ahmed Eiweida
their background or affiliations, participate ac- Sr. Urban Management Specialist
tively in the process. Environmental issues are The World Bank
Room H9-133, Mailstop: H9-900
clearly important to urban stakeholders, who are
Tel.: (1-202) 458 9046
likely to support the integration of environmen- Fax: (1-202) 522 2151
tal issues within the CDS process in other cities. Email: aeiweida@worldbank.org
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