Residents’ responses about water-sensitive urban design: The case of greater Cairo region

Abstract

Urbanization and climate change are causing the depletion of natural resources, particularly water, in new urban communities. The causes and correlations influencing residents of new urban communities in the Greater Cairo region regarding implementing water-sensitive urban design policies remain unexamined. This study examines these correlations to ascertain their influence on the execution of essential policies of water-sensitive urban design. A sample of 384 residents was surveyed using a face-to-face or online questionnaire. The research aimed to determine the level of awareness, social correlations, and influence of residents on implementing WSUD policies. Using chi-square tests and frequency analysis in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), the findings showed that the population has a significant degree of awareness, influenced by education level. Residents aspire to engage in water-sensitive urban planning strategies. These findings can inform the formulation of WSUD regulations for future residential developments and guide decisions aligned with population dynamics.