Project Description
Approach Words: Integrated City, Smart City, Sustainability

Public Policy Instruments: Organization, Physical Intervention, Planning, Regulatory

The New Administrative Capital (NAC), referred to as “The Capital Egypt,” is a transformational urban development project currently underway in Egypt. It is designed to be Egypt’s new capital city and a major regional administrative and financial center. The project underscores the goal of creating a sustainable and technologically advanced “Smart City of Tomorrow”, set to boost the country’s economic potential and alleviate congestion in Cairo i, in line with the objectives laid out in Egypt’s Vision 2030 strategy ii.

Located about 45 kilometers east of Cairo, the NAC spans a total area of approximately 725 km, in one of the country’s most strategic areas midway between Cairo and Suez. The city’s master plan features a diverse mix of residential, administrative, and recreational uses and a wide range of amenities. Specifically, it includes a new government administrative district, a diplomatic quarter, a cultural district, 21 residential districts, and a new airport. The Central Business District is the commercial artery of the new capital, adopting “smart and sustainable city principles”. The site's masterplan also includes The Iconic Tower, a 385 m high skyscraper, set to become the Tallest Tower in Africa. The core of the master plan features the Green River Park, also referred to as Central Park, designed as a “10-kilometer urban oasis” which “combines natural and man-made elements, offering a variety of historical gardens, leisure activities, eco-conscious landscaping, and distinct zones to cater to a broad spectrum of preferences” and “enrich the ecological landscape of the region”. In terms of transport and infrastructure, NAC will be linked to Cairo via a newly established Cairo Monorail and will comprise smart infrastructure and energy management systems.
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