Morphological evaluation and regeneration of informal settlements: An experience-based urban design approach

Informal urbanism has been generally studied within social, economic and political frameworks, yet little is known of how it performs in terms urban vitality. The aim this article to better understand the vitality informal settlements they can be improved by using a combined morphological approach that encompasses street-network accessibility, building density, land use diversity transformability index. This study focuses on city Cairo, which experienced rapid growth over last seven decades. Much concentrated outskirts metropolis. Taking Manshiet Nasser district as case, we measured degree area through combination Space Syntax, Spacematrix, Mixed Use Index (MXI). Informed index (TI), results used part design process (re)develop unattractive areas. findings show works diagnostic tool for detecting development potential and, therefore, underpins identification cost-effective ways intervention, enhancing vibrant environments.