Towards a compatible methodology for Urban Heritage sustainable development A case study of Cairo Historical Center - Egypt

Abstract

Urban heritage preservation plays a key role in achieving urban sustainability at several levels via multidisciplinary activities. preservation plans in Egypt have policies and investments devoted to them, but they often fail to create sustainable urban environments that can meet community needs. Integrating heritage into sustainable development by developing guidelines to periodically maintain and monitor the impact of changing environmental conditions on the built heritage. Rethinking up– down strategies through decisions to materials and techniques used in preserving built heritage to take into account social, economic, and environmental sustainability . The paper aims at formulating consistent methodology for strategies to support and develop cultural heritage in historical areas and developing innovative planning strategies to integrate heritage into urban development processes to respond effectively to the rapid physical, social, and economic transformation of cities . This paper provides a theoretical background that clarifies objectives and explains the fundamental scientific terms of research variables for a better understanding of the complexity of urban heritage sustainable development processes. It conducts multiple attributes with a comparative analysis between different studies. Finally, the paper proposes a compatible strategy of urban heritage sustainable development.