Dynamics of urban green space in an arid city : the case of Cairo, Egypt
Green spaces are the lungs of any city. Egyptian cities are historically characterized by high densities and compacted urban forms, developed through cultural, religious and climatic factors. In such arid contexts, the golden thread weaving sustainability concepts together is 'greening'. T...
Main Author: | Kafafy, Nezar Atta-Allah |
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Cardiff University
2010
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Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.584897 |
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