Urban upgrading of the riverfront of Mansoura City in Egypt-using LEED-ND criteria
Other Title(s)
الارتقاء الحضري للمطلات النهرية لمدينة المنصورة في مصر باستخدام "معيار ليد" لتطوير المجاورات السكنية
Joint Authors
al-Said, Duha
Shata, Sharif
al-Sayyad, Nanis
Source
Journal of Engineering Sciences
Issue
Vol. 46, Issue 5 (30 Sep. 2018), pp.587-598, 12 p.
Publisher
Assiut University Faculty of Engineering
Publication Date
2018-09-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Due to its geographical location, Egypt has long waterfronts of the Nile River and sea coasts.
Though, these areas are marginalized despite the efforts and plans laid by stakeholders for the development of these areas; some of which have already been applied.
This paper discusses the problems of riverfront locations in Mansoura City, Egypt; these include the deteriorated conditions of existing riverfronts; mainly neglecting the basic needs of residents and visitors to these areas.
The study tackles the reasons behind deterioration from the function and place-shaping factors, along with the human aspect of how the user especially the pedestrians, commensurate with these places.
This paper aims at introducing a sustainability-based proposal for the urban upgrading of riverfronts in Mansoura City, Egypt; adapted from and guided by LEED-ND criteria.
To attain its aim, the study demonstrates and analyzes a number of world recognized successful case studies, empowered by LEED-ND as guiding criteria.
A set of localized pedestrian friendly guidelines are concluded for the planning and design of integrated, sustainable solutions that promote environmental, visual and humanitarian planning and design potential for future riverfronts in Egypt.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Said, Duha& Shata, Sharif& al-Sayyad, Nanis. 2018. Urban upgrading of the riverfront of Mansoura City in Egypt-using LEED-ND criteria. Journal of Engineering Sciences،Vol. 46, no. 5, pp.587-598.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-912236
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Said, Duha…[et al.]. Urban upgrading of the riverfront of Mansoura City in Egypt-using LEED-ND criteria. Journal of Engineering Sciences Vol. 46, no. 5 (Sep. 2018), pp.587-598.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-912236
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Said, Duha& Shata, Sharif& al-Sayyad, Nanis. Urban upgrading of the riverfront of Mansoura City in Egypt-using LEED-ND criteria. Journal of Engineering Sciences. 2018. Vol. 46, no. 5, pp.587-598.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-912236
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Record ID
BIM-912236