The Placemaking Round-Up
A biweekly newsletter with public space news, resources, and opportunities.
The Biweekly Bazaar
A curated dispatch on all things public markets plus the latest announcements from the Market Cities Program.
A biweekly newsletter with public space news, resources, and opportunities.
A curated dispatch on all things public markets plus the latest announcements from the Market Cities Program.
Please note that these Hall of Shame nominations were written in a moment in time (most over a decade ago) and likely have since changed or even been transformed. If the above entry is now great, or still not so great, go ahead and comment below on how it has evolved or nominate it as a great place.
A large open space used by the community for gathering, and sometimes for selling items.
It is supposed to be an upgraded area especially after the Azhar Park was built. Behind the park people are so unfortunate and they really need some help to sustain their life.
It is adjacent to the Azhar Park. People nearby are always there. At this stage it is not easy for people to circulate in it and find its features, however, it is accessible by foot, as well as by car. However, there are no sidewalks for pedestrians. It is in the middle of old historical Cairo.
Men are more seen in the street, because there is not much seating areas for women, and the vehicles do not dominate the place because it is adjacent to the park from the back side.
People regularly use the space and the range of activities is selling and buying items and the users vary in terms of age, gender.
They are very sociable and the local pride comes from the fact that they live in a historic area along with the new Azhar Park.
*Please note that these Hall of Shame nominations were written in a moment in time (most over a decade ago) and likely have since changed or even been transformed. If the above entry is now great, or still not so great, go ahead and comment below on how it has evolved or nominate it as a great place.
