Table 2 Sustainability criteria according to Egypt’s SDS plan. Source: author
Local sustainability criteria | |
|---|---|
Environment | Urban development |
Sustainable water system | Population settlement in new development areas |
Sustainable water consumption patterns | Balance between supply and demand in housing sector |
Sustainable solid-waste management system | Eliminate informal settlements |
Hazardous waste disposal system | Substitute and renew infrastructure |
Preserve natural resources | Provision of utilities in new areas |
Sustainable infrastructure | Sustainable building methods |
Minimal environmental conventions and protect biodiversity | Eliminate infringement |
Protect coastal and marine areas | Improve and increase the capacity of public transportation |
Reduce air pollution | Increasing construction capacity |