[Urban growth and socio-spatial dynamics: Cairo from 1950 to 1990]

Area of Science:

• Urban studies
• Sociology
• Demographics

Context:

• Analysis of urban growth patterns in Cairo, Egypt, from 1950 to 1990.
• Examines the socio-demographic shifts accompanying rapid population growth in Cairo.

Purpose:

• To analyze the spatial structuring of social disparities in Cairo using social area analysis models.
• To understand the transformation of Cairo's societal organization over four decades.

Summary:

• Cairo's urban development from 1950-1990 shows a shift from socio-professional sectoral segmentation to concentric patterns.
• This spatial restructuring is increasingly influenced by age and family structures, reflecting changing demographics.

Impact:

• Provides insights into the evolving social geography of a major global city.
• Highlights the impact of population dynamics on urban spatial organization and social stratification.