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What is the case study for attempts to solve urban problems in a developing area of the world?
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Cairo, Egypt |
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What Traffic problems does Cairo face and what has been done to solve them? |
A huge ring road was built around Cairo The Cairo Metro (the first in Africa) was built, giving clean, comfortable, air-conditioned rides to 2 million commuters a day |
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What sewage and waste problems does Cairo face and what has been done to solve them?
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Crumbling sewage systems dating back to 1910 and overpopulation causes huge problems in Cairo, sewage on streets is a common sight in poorer areas, leading to disease and pollution Major work is underway to extend and strengthen the sewage systems, especially in poorer areas The operation licence of the Zabbaleen (Cairo's traditional waste collectors on donkey carts) has been extended to make them the waste collectors and recyclers of some of the poorer areas in Cairo |
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What housing problems does Cairo face?
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Every Cairo citizen has an average living space of 2m2 2-3 million have made homes in the Cities of the Dead |
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What has been done to solve the housing issues?`
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An example is the 6th October City, it's full of high rise flats but new mosques, schools, parks and industrial zones are part of the plans Public services and useful transport links have been a key part of the plans to convince people to move into the new settlements However many critics say the plans favour middle classes, who can afford the rents |
