Sustainable Cities and Communities

11.4.7 Local authority collaboration regarding planning and development

2022 - 2023

Shaping Urban Futures Through Strategic Planning and Partnerships

AASTMT provides planning and development advisory services in many areas. These services include the preparation of initial studies and feasibility studies in addition to the required feasibility studies.

AASTMT collaboration with Urban Development Fund (UDF): AAST signed MoU with Urban Development Fund February 2023, the UDF focuses on projects in Egypt’s capital cities and governorates, aiming to protect areas with unique characteristics.

https://aast.edu/en/research/news-details.php?language=1&view=1&unit_id=473&news_id=486103483&event_type_id=1

Crafting Matrouh’s Identity: A Collaborative Vision for Culture, Heritage, and Sustainable Communities

Agreement with Matrouh Governorate for the Development of Visual Identity and Creation of Sustainable Communities: AASTMT designs the visual identity for Matrouh Governorate. This initiative is part of the ongoing collaboration between the Academy and the Governorate, following the signing of a protocol to prepare a guide for the visual identity. The project aims to highlight the cultural, historical, and touristic values of the governorate and enhance its overall image. It also seeks to improve services in Egyptian cities through sustainable development programs. A technical committee has been formed to study the establishment of a visual identity for each governorate to deepen national belonging among youth and children, with the involvement of local universities to ensure professionalism and quality in execution.

https://aast.edu/en/colleges/coe/elalamein/news-details.php?language=1&view=1&unit_id=608&news_id=486103405&event_type_id=1

https://aast.edu/en/colleges/coe/elalamein/event-details.php?language=1&view=1&unit_id=608&event_id=1941&event_type_id=1


Bridging Academia and Global Impact: The International Research Projects Center at AASTMT

The international research projects center is the link between Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport and external funding entities that support international research projects. Also the center liaisons with the national and international universities, institutes and organizations to put the outcomes of the research projects aligned with the strategic vision of the Academy in serving all the Arab region.

https://aast.edu/en/centers/iprc/

Charting the Future of Maritime Innovation: The AASTMT Maritime Research and Consultation Center

The Maritime Research and Consultation Center introduces innovative solutions that employ state of the art technologies to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and global competitiveness of the Egyptian, Arabian, and African transport sector communities.

https://aast.edu/en/centers/mrcc/index.php

Empowering the Community through Engineering Expertise: The AASTMT Consultation and Training Unit

The Consultation and Training Unit is one of many units of the College of Engineering and Technology that serves the community. The unit specializes in providing integrated consultancy as well as training services satisfying the various needs and requirements of individuals, companies and organizations in all engineering fields.


2021 - 2022

Work with local authorities to address planning issues and development, including ensuring that local residents are able to access affordable housing.

The Academy provides planning and development advisory services in many areas. These services include the preparation of initial studies and feasibility studies in addition to the required feasibility studies.​​​​​​​

Local authority collaboration regarding planning and development  on AASTMT page

Regional Maritime Security Institute (RMSI)-Alexandria | AASTMT  on AASTMT page

College of Engineering & Technology-Alexandria | AASTMT on AASTMT page