Egypt Transforms Slum Into Modernised Place In Cairo

Egypt is upgrading all the slums in the country.

They are being reconstructed and planned according to Cairo’s architectural style.

Seas of sewage, ruins and nests are being replaced with trees, lakes and luxury homes.

In addition to their lack of basic facilities such as electricity, running water, and sewage, many of those slums are designated as “unsafe zones”.

The Informal Settlements Development Fund (ISDF) identifies four levels of unsafety based on the threat they pose to citizens.

Level one is geological and environmental factors; two, conditions suitable for building; three, proximity to high-voltage power cables and exposure to industrial pollution; and four, location on state-owned land.

So this move of turning slums to cities is definitely a welcome development for those living there.