I wanted to share this great and quick read on Cairo as it reinforces various issues sparked in previous posts, particularly referring to the future growth and development of the city:
WHERE DOES URBAN HARMONY BEGIN? LINK

left: RAMSES SQUARE TODAY (image from Urbanharmony.org); right: RAMSES SQUARE 1954 (image from Al-Ahram)
The article was written by Egyptian architect Manar Moursi. Moursi holds a dual degree in Architecture and Urban Planning from Princeton University .