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Adding Mixed Use to Cairo's Sprawling Suburbs

Developers in Egypt are looking to bring mixed-use developments to Cairo's sprawling suburbs.

May 2, 2010 - Zawya

Tourism Trumps Residents in Egypt

The temple of Luxor is a must-see on the Egyptian tourism route, and city officials are clearing homes of locals out of the way to uncover an ancient parade route. Locals say the government is creating an excuse to clear low-income residents.

March 3, 2010 - Inter Press Service News Agency (IPS)

Finding Public Space Wherever They Can in Cairo

Dense Cairo has few sanctioned public spaces. So residents make do wherever they can.

June 21, 2009 - The New York Times

Cairo's Downfall

Downtown Cairo has undergone a steady decline in recent years, with more slums developing and more beggars filling the streets. This article from Bloomberg says there are many reasons for the decline.

July 16, 2008 - Bloomberg

From Dump to Park in Cairo

Cairo's first new green space in more than 100 years has opened -- on top of a 500-year old garbage dump.

May 7, 2008 - NPR

Noise and the City

Cairo, Egypt is becoming increasingly noisy.

April 15, 2008 - The New York Times

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