| Evaluating the investment opportunities and potentials within heritage areas using tools of geographical information systems (GIS) A Case Study of the Darb Al-Ahmar District |
| Paper ID : 1002-FHVC25 |
| Authors |
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Salem Hussein *1, Ali Ghaly2, Matreen Mohamed2 171 Abd EL Moniem Reyad st - Mohandeseen Second Floor - Apartment 06 2Teacher |
| Abstract |
| Cultural Heritage sites locally are awe-inspiring, as the legacy of thousands of years of history has not only left material traces, such as historic buildings or characteristic architectural features but also a wealth of valuable immaterial culture, be it (customs, folklore, know-how, handicrafts, etc.), but Limited resources and the lack of financing for conservation projects, which were viewed as heavy burden projects without a tangible return to encourage direct investments, led many conservation projects to behold, not completed, or at the most, not achieving all its objectives. Then the importance of “economic and investment factors “in the conservation projects of heritage areas became apparent, as an approach to demonstrate the importance and feasibility of investment in such areas, and to ensure that maximum benefit is achieved from them in a way that ensures their preservation and sustainability. On the other hand, geographic information systems (GIS) in conservation projects are shown as an effective tool in measuring and analyzing data with a set of statistical and spatial tools to facilitate the monitoring and analysis of the required information and explore the investment potential and management of heritage resources. This paper conducted a comprehensive framework to integrate GIS models, databases, and platforms that explores the efficiency of recording, protecting, and revealing the mutual spatial relationships and connections between the components and those heritage areas to automatically identify patterns of cultural heritage damage or potential threats, focusing al Darb al-Ahmar District, as one of the most important heritage areas in historic Cairo. |
| Keywords |
| Cultural Heritage; Sustainable Heritage; Cultural Investments; Restoration; Urban Rehabilitation; Geographic Information System, |
| Status: Abstract Accepted |