Sustainable urban development of mobility and streetscape in historic city quarters, an ancient street in Alexandria - Egypt, as a case study

رصد البصمة الرقمية السياحية ومراكز الأنشطة السياحية من خلال بيانات التوسيم الجغرافي والبيانات المحددة للموقع: مدينة الإسكندرية كدراسة حالة

“…Its boundaries extend 70 km northwest along the coast from the Nile delta (World Bank Document, 2008). According to Hassan et al (2023), Alexandria extends along the 171kilometer Alexandria-Cairo desert route, reaching Abu Quir Bay and Edco Lake to the east, and El Hamam town at km 60 on the Alexandria-Matrouh highway to the west. Alexandria's strategic location on the Mediterranean Sea, which has given it historical and commercial popularity for centuries, is a contributing factor for its importance (Mohamed, 2023).…”

“…Alexandria's strategic location on the Mediterranean Sea, which has given it historical and commercial popularity for centuries, is a contributing factor for its importance (Mohamed, 2023). Out of the 5.9 million people living in Alexandria, roughly 95 percent reside in the city itself, while the rest of the population residing in Burg Al Arab new town and the surrounding areas (Hassan et al, 2023). Alexandria is regarded as the most popular summer travel destination (Soliman & Soliman, 2022).…”

“…In this context, this city has been selected as extremely suitable case study for several reasons (Martí et al, 2021): a distinct historical position as a cosmopolitan city and cultural landmark; unique assets related to archaeology and cultural heritage that span multiple eras and form a rich urban fabric; and modern landmarks (World Bank Document, 2008). With the reconstruction of Bibliotheca Alexandrina attracting a million visitors annually, the city is being positioned as a regional center for knowledge, science, and intercultural dialogue (World Bank Document, 2008); it also boasts a well-established, rapidly expanding, and diverse manufacturing sector accounting for 40% of Egypt's industrial investments, employing roughly 30% of the local labor force in Alexandria (Hassan et al, 2023) and important transportation infrastructure. It also provides two of the country's top seaports, handling roughly 60% of the nation's imports and 47% of its exports; two international airports; and the capacity to further diversify its economic base in areas with significant but unrealized potential, like tourism (Alexandria remains the main local tourism destination, but only receives 3-5% of Egypt's international visitors each year).…”

Measuring the Convergence and Divergence in Urban Street Perception among Residents and Tourists through Deep Learning: A Case Study of Macau

“…The result of this is that the residents of tourist-heavy areas are more sensitive to both positive and negative changes in their living environments. While developing tourism and the economy, the tour experiences of tourists and the life experiences of residents are often overlooked [17,18]. There is a tendency to prioritize the perspective of tourists while neglecting the wishes and feelings of residents.…”

The commuting behavior and perception correlates of commuting trips: a comparative study on the Egyptian and migrant populations in Cairo and Alexandria

“…Therefore, the connection between such areas and public transportation is weak and not easily accessible, and these areas suffer from major traffic problems due to the rapid motorization increase. In such cases, re-planning the streetscape and road rearranging is a must to further develop the accessibility to public transit [3].…”