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Urban Agriculture Retrofitting within Residential Buildings; A Comparative Analysis between New Cairo and Nasr City

Nourhan Ashraf, Ghada Farouk, Marwa Khalifa

Engineering Research Journal

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This study conducted a comparative analysis of the physical applicability and social acceptability of urban agriculture (UA) retrofitting in residential buildings in New Cairo and Nasr City, Egypt. Site visits and face-to-face questionnaires were used, revealing spatial alternatives for UA applicability. The results also showed residents' needs for more green areas and their differing preferences and concerns regarding UA retrofitting within residential buildings.