Cairo street chairs :: a journey

[Guest Post by Manar Moursi + David Puig] In one of the many sidewalk coffeehouses which dot the city of Continue reading →

Why loiter?

Why Loiter? (1)  I love to loiter (being in a public space without a purpose) but instead I often find Continue reading →

“Where Does Urban Harmony Begin?” by Manar Moursi on Cairo

I wanted to share this great and quick read on Cairo as it reinforces various issues sparked in previous posts, Continue reading →

RESILIENCE, Defining a New Paradigm through Informality

How do you analyze informality in a city that is basically all informal? A city where informality is the norm Continue reading →

Informal Settlements :: Ashaw’iyyats

OVERVIEW Close to 70% of inhabitants of greater Cairo are living in informal settlements. Although informal housing today represents the Continue reading →

Cairo :: A Quick Intro to the City

Capital of Egypt, Cairo is one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East. The city is Continue reading →