New BORG EL-ARAB CITY Environmental Study

Project description

New Borg El-Arab City is a major planned urban center southwest of Alexandria, developed to ease population pressure while establishing a modern industrial and residential hub. Designed as one of Egypt’s first-generation new cities, it hosts extensive industrial zones for automotive, textiles, chemicals, food processing, and emerging technology sectors, alongside a technology park supporting startups and R&D. The city offers diverse and affordable housing options for youth and low-income families, supported by schools, healthcare facilities, commercial areas, and green spaces. With ongoing upgrades to infrastructure, utilities, and regional connectivity, New Borg El-Arab continues to grow as a self-sustained, job-creating extension of the greater Alexandria region.

EcoBusiness Scope

Subcontracted to Mahmoud Yossry and Associates in association with AECOM, EcoBusiness conducted the following:

‒         Prepared a comprehensive environmental profile for New Borg El-Arab City, covering air quality, water resources, soil, biodiversity, and urban environmental conditions.

‒         Identified key environmental challenges linked to industrial activities, urban expansion, resource use, and existing environmental pressures.

‒         Assessed potential environmental impacts of proposed urban planning scenarios, infrastructure upgrades, and economic development projects.

‒         Evaluated cumulative impacts associated with industrial growth, transportation networks, and increased residential density.

‒         Reviewed compliance of proposed developments with national environmental regulations and sustainability standards.

‒         Provided recommendations for mitigation measures, environmental management actions, and sustainable urban development strategies.

‒         Supported integration of environmental considerations into the city’s overall strategic urban planning process.