Understanding the links between inherited built forms and urban design
Athens and Alexandria as case studies
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12339505 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Luna Khirfan (0000-0003-4978-7521, University of Waterloo, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2010 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 39-53 |
| Publication date | 2010-06-25 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Urban Morphology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1027-4278 |
| Publisher | International Seminar on Urban Form (PUBLISHER • FR) |
| DOI | 10.51347/jum.v15i1.3960 |
| OpenAlex | W4296234766 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 13 |
This comparative study of three historical layers of the urban form of Athens in Greece and Alexandria in Egypt focuses on the links between heritage and the design of the public realm (street networks, public open spaces, and civic structures). The approach combines Geographical Information Systems, elements of town-plan analysis, and historical archival research. The aim is to improve understanding of the impact of heritage on the design of the public realm and how this can inform future urban design. The analysis reveals that during major periods of their history, Athens and Alexandria shaped their public realms through combining elements of their urban heritage, street network design, and the innovative design of civic structures
Archaeology · Architectural engineering · Civil engineering · Cultural heritage · Geography · Plan (archaeology · Realm · Regional science · Urban design · Urban planning · Architecture and Cultural Influences · Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation · Engineering · Urban Design and Spatial Analysis
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2025 (5) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |