Author: Seifalla Hassanein
Born: 10 February 1955
Bio: After completing this thesis in 1982, I have worked on informal settlements upgrading in the area of Helwan (south of Cairo), in Egypt, in the late 80s.  Following that I worked on natural resources and antiquities conservation in Egypt in the 90s.  Lately (from 2005 - 2010) I have worked with low income communities in the southern Red Sea (Egypt), central Sinai, and in the historical area of Al Darb Al Ahmar (in medieval Cairo).  I remain very interested in the various aspects of space use in different cultures and communities.

Seifalla Hassanein
E-mail:  seifalla_hassanein@hotmail.com 

Posted on 2 June, 2010