Connect with us
Urban Researcher
Heba is an urban planner, researcher, and developer. Her research interests lie in human settlements, culture, heritage, community, and urban development. She has a bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urban Planning from Alexandria University and a master’s degree in Urban Development from the Technical University of Berlin. She has worked on a variety of urban development and research projects with regional and international organizations. Originally from Egypt, Heba joined the Charter Cities Institute as a member of the Atlas Corps Fellowship.
Fascinated by the striking modern architecture of Cairo Road the project team aims to answer questions on the history of one of the oldest roads in the city The main goal of this project is to document Cairo Road s urbanism and architectural histories <
Urban planning is ultimately a dynamic process that must evolve as the needs of the city evolve These guidelines provide an overview of how charter city planners can effectively create a charter city that generates sustained and inclusive economic growth
The CCI Summer Fellowship exposes participants to academic and real life urban discourse This document through several Project Briefs overviews the proposed projects of the 2021 CCI Fellows
Informal settlements are often depicted as shantytowns However informal settlements in Cairo don 8217 t often fit this stereotype
Urban development of African City-States have long contributed to its proud history of civilization. On its tropical East Coast, Kilwa Koswani developed and flourished alongside other city-states. Kosami, a city-state turned Empire, formed one of Africa’s most vibrant and advanced pre-colonial civilizations. Kano, another city-state, has a legacy of political
Scale Up Africa Podcast: In this episode we chat to Heba Elhanafy, an urban planner, researcher, and developer who has worked on city issues in Egypt and various countries across the MENA region. We talk about her shift from architecture to urban planning in pursuit
Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest updates and our published research papers delivered right to your inbox.
The Charter Cities Institute is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to empowering new cities with better governance to lift tens of millions of people out of poverty.
© 2024 Charter Cities Institute. All rights reserved.