UTILIZING HYBRID GREENWAY NETWORK TO CONSIDER GENERATION Z’S PLACE IDENTITY FOR A SUSTAINABLE WATERFRONT OF THE HISTORIC CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT | ||||
| الدورية العلمية لکلية الفنون الجميلة | ||||
| Volume 13, Issue 1, June 2025, Page 166-193 PDF (2.5 MB) | ||||
| Document Type: المقالة الأصلية | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/sjfa.2025.369699.1109 | ||||
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| Author | ||||
MOHAMED AHMED F. MAHDY  
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| Architecture Department, Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria University | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Place identity, a complex concept, describes the profound connections individuals and communities develop with specific locations through shared experiences, memories, and meanings. It includes both the visible and invisible qualities that make a place unique and foster belonging and distinctiveness. This research examines the crucial role of place identity for Generation Z within rapidly changing coastal cities, highlighting the alarming erosion of this identity due to rapid and unplanned urbanization, as noted by UN-Habitat. The International Union of Architects (UIA) further emphasizes a growing detachment between young urban residents and their environment, citing a lack of meaningful open spaces. This is particularly significant for digitally native Generation Z, whose formative experiences are often digitally mediated. This study investigates how Alexandria Corniche in Egypt perceives historical elements that support place identity. Employing a holistic approach, the research analyzes urban heat maps and space characteristics, culminating in a framework design that reconsiders greenway networks to accommodate urban populations. This framework aims to create environments that foster a strong sense of place identification and encourage long-term sustainable stewardship for future generations. Ultimately, this research contributes to achieving four UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030: health benefits (SDG 3), economic strength (SDG 8), urban sustainability (SDG 11), and climate resilience (SDG 13). | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Place Identity; Millennials Perception; Generation Z; Waterfront; Historical Site | ||||
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