Fustat Hills Park…the largest in the Middle East for achieving sustainable infrastructure
Fustat Hills Park…the largest in the Middle East to achieve sustainable infrastructure
Fustat Hills Park embodies a new birth in the heart of Cairo, where the fragrance of history meets the pulse of the present, as the city redraws its features in a spirit of renewal and sustainability, through an integrated vision that reflects the Egyptian state’s philosophy of transforming heritage into renewable energy that revitalizes society and the environment together.
The Fustat Hills Park is a major step on the path to building green cities that respect the memory of the place, and grant future generations an inherent right to a dignified life and clean air, within a national path that puts people at the heart of sustainable development, and in accordance with the axes of the national agenda “Egypt Vision 2030”.
From this standpoint,The Earth Guards FoundationIn the following lines, it highlights this unique project as a milestone in the process of sustainable urban development in Egypt, and because it is a model that allows natural beauty to meet cultural heritage, and together achieve the goals of sustainable development. So keep reading.
What is Fustat Hills Park?
Fustat Hills Park is one of the largest green projects in Cairo. It extends over an area of 500 acres in the heart of the historic capital, in order to develop the cultural aspect of this area, and transform it into an integrated tourist, cultural and environmental destination, linking the “National Museum of Egyptian Civilization”, “Ain Al-Sira Lake”, “The Religious Complex” and “Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque”.
The park includes recreational, cultural, and investment areas, and includes green corridors, natural hills, an artificial river, and a huge water fountain, in addition to a Roman theater. The project also witnesses the restoration of the Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque, the implementation of integrated infrastructure facilities, a water treatment plant, and gates in a style that combines authenticity and modernity.
Sustainable development in the heart of Cairo
Regarding that national project, Dr. Mustafa Madbouly, “Prime Minister,” announced during a press conference that the Fustat Hills Park is in the final touches stage, and will truly be the largest public park in the Middle East, in an achievement that redraws the features of historic Cairo and confirms Egypt’s commitment to “Egypt Vision 2030.”
Transforming the past into a sustainable future
The Prime Minister said: “The Fustat Hills Park is a sustainable urban development and a cultural project to revive one of the oldest historical areas in Cairo, which originally included unsafe areas,” adding that the project aims to redefine the relationship between humans, the environment and heritage, within the framework of an urban philosophy inspired by the spirit of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Dr. Mustafa Madbouly explained that the park is part of the general plan to revitalize Greater Cairo, stressing that the Egyptian state was keen to ensure that the character of the buildings in Fustat was inspired by the character of Egyptian civilization, in a combination that combines authenticity and renewal, and at the same time preserves the visual identity of the old city.
Sustainable development in a civilized spirit
The Prime Minister also indicated that the cost of implementing this great civilizational work exceeded 10 billion pounds, pointing out that the project reflects the state’s orientation towards sustainable development, by transforming slum areas into open green spaces. It serves citizens, improves air quality, and restores Cairo’s environmental and urban balance.
He also added that the completion of various works in Fustat Park will take place during the next few weeks, coinciding with the completion of works onthe opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, which constitutes an integrated panel of urban, cultural and environmental renaissance at the same time.
Old Cairo.. the return of the soul
The Prime Minister stressed that the revival of Old Cairo is taking place in accordance with presidential directives, while preserving the architectural and historical heritage that characterizes the capital, stressing that building the new administrative capital does not mean abandoning the old capital, but on the contrary; Because it enhances the state’s efforts to preserve heritage and restore Cairo to its splendor that befits its ancient history.
In conclusion, Fustat Hills Park is a prominent model for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially Goal No. (11) sustainable cities and communities, and Goal No. (13) climate action. Because Fustat Hills Park is a green space and an integrated environmental project that contributes to reducing the carbon footprint, improving air quality, and reformulating the concept of “the human- and environment-friendly city.”
Therefore,The Earth Guards Foundationsees that the Fustat Hills Park embodies the desired transformation towards sustainable development in which the environment is integrated with heritage and modern urban planning. It is a practical model of the state’s vision based on achieving a balance between preserving historical identity and promoting sustainability in all its dimensions.
