“While we are at the earliest stages of design, the new city will be built on core

principles that include places of education, economic opportunity and quality of life for
Egypt’s youthful population said Philip Enquist. “The new city will be designed and built
in harmony with nature as a showcase of environmentally sensitive development.
SOM says the site is defined by wadis and a unique topography, which will be preserved
and enhanced for future generations. The future city will be compact in urban form and
anchored by concentrated development districts, including – a central business
district, a government administrative district, a cultural district, a knowledge and
innovation district, and over 100 diverse residential neighborhoods. “The Capital
Cairo complements the national vision for an Egyptian renaissance. This is a rare
opportunity for the people of this vibrant nation to express and build their aspirations of
a better life for all:’ said Daniel Ringelstein, SOM City Design Practice Director. “The
future city will strengthen and diversify Egypt’s economic potential by creating
attractive new places to live, work and welcome the world.