Author: ed. Evin Ahmet
Place: Singapore
Publisher: Concept Media Pte Ltd
Year: 1985
Volume: Metropolis edia Pl 8
Pages: 238
Source: Donated by The Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Islamic Architecture
Keyword: Architectural Transformations in the Islamic World
Classification: 720
Shelf: C4R2
Accession No: B302
Contents: Seminar Participants Opening Remarks Keynote Addresses 1- Cairo: The History and the Heritage 2- Cairo: Towards Meeting the Challenges Mid-Point Lectures A Look at Other Urban Centres Workshops Concluding Remarks Closing Speech Closing Remarks
Abstract: The seminar “The Expanding Metropolis: Coping with the Urban Growth of Cairo” explores the challenges and opportunities of Cairo’s rapid urbanization. It will examine the city’s historical significance, its evolving infrastructure, and strategies for sustainable growth. Keynote addresses will focus on preserving Cairo’s cultural heritage, while discussions will compare its growth to other global cities. Workshops will foster innovative solutions for urban development. The seminar will conclude with reflections on balancing urban expansion with preservation, aiming for a resilient, inclusive future. The closing speech will emphasize the importance of collective action in shaping Cairo’s future trajectory.