Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Urban and Regional Planning - Department of Urban Design

The fast-paced rhythm of life, as well as the industrial-biased style of urban development process have detrimental effects on human mental health and cause stress, necessitating a fundamental shift away from high-tech approaches and urban development-oriented areas to nature-oriented settings. There is a significant need to change from the old paradigm of being created to master nature to let nature master our life. Rivers are one of the most essential elements of nature. They are great asset for healing aspect contrarily of what was thought that large water bodies have a less healing effect than small ones but on condition that there is a direct connection with those large water bodies through water-based activities such as kayaking, surfing, and canoeing. Furthermore, many studies have indicated that even minimal exposure to nature reduces stress levels. This research reports the results of an empirical study performed using questionnaire method for experts in landscape architecture and urban design. the primary purpose is to provide a proposed framework to create healing blue-ways in urban riverfronts of Egypt

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