Egypt • Cairo Governorate

    Site analysis in Cairo

    An introduction to site analysis in Cairo, covering planning context, common constraints, climate, terrain and transport. Use this city overview to identify what needs checking at the specific site.

    Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.

    Planning regime

    Cairo 2050 Vision + General Strategic Plan + Building Law 119/2008

    Key constraints

    • Historic Cairo UNESCO WHS
    • Pyramid plateau buffer
    • Nile floodplain
    • New Administrative Capital relocation

    Climate context

    BWh hot desert. 3450 hrs sunshine. 25mm rainfall.

    Topography

    Nile valley 23m AOD, Mokattam plateau 200m east, desert plateau west.

    Transport spine

    Metro 3 lines (4th under construction), monorail, suburban rail, BRT planned.

    Building height context

    Iconic Tower 385m in NAC. Historic Cairo strict heritage limits. Most modern Cairo 8-15 storeys.

    Notable recent projects

    • New Administrative Capital
    • New Alamein
    • Maspero Triangle
    • Iconic Tower (385m, tallest Africa)

    Questions

    What planning policies apply in Cairo?

    Cairo 2050 Vision + General Strategic Plan + Building Law 119/2008

    What are the most common site constraints in Cairo?

    Historic Cairo UNESCO WHS. Pyramid plateau buffer. Nile floodplain. New Administrative Capital relocation.

    Can Atlasly run a site analysis in Cairo?

    Available site information depends on the address and data source. Start with the site location and review the returned sources and coverage before using the results.

    Run a site analysis in Cairo

    Start with a site location, review the available evidence and identify the checks needed for your next design decision.

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