Implications for new cities’ landscape design using place-making: A Comparative analysis study

Abstract

Despite the remarkable evolution of the new Cairo cities and the development of the quality of life, some citizens of Old Cairo districts still lack the motivation to change their residence to the new cities. The landscape design in New Cairo cities mainly manifests large green areas with water features and contemporary building exterior design to create an ordered, calm, and comforting scene. However, the landscape design in Old Cairo districts creates a significantly opposite scene. In most Old Cairo regions, green areas of large old trees occupy tiny spaces, buildings’ exterior designs are bold and classic, and the whole scene manifests great chaos, crowd, and noise. Cairo is one of the ten least resilient cities around the world. The city is vulnerable because of its inadequate infrastructure, degrading environment, and vulnerable climate. According to the World Health Organization standards for green open spaces, Cairo’s green open spaces provide weekly liveability. This research demonstrates theoretical and practical techniques to understand the psychological effect of the different landscape designs on Cairo citizens.