Recalling the origins of the projects in a World Heritage listed historic city, this section presents the overarching objectives, guiding approach and methodology in conceiving Al-Azhar Park, restoring the Historic Wall and in conserving dozens of monuments in Darb al-Ahmar. This section contains three articles: 

• Monreal, Luis. "A Model for the Redevelopment of Historic Urban Centres". In Cairo Renewing the Historic City, edited by Philip Jodidio, 13-20. Munich: Prestel, 2018.
• Rashti, Cameron. "The Historic Cities Programme. AKTC Methodology at Work in Cairo ". In Cairo Renewing the Historic City, edited by Philip Jodidio, 21-33. Munich: Prestel, 2018.
• Pini Daniele. "Historic Cairo as a World Heritage Site. A Long and Uncertain Path to Urban Conservation". In Cairo Renewing the Historic City, edited by Philip Jodidio, 35-49. Munich: Prestel, 2018.

Source: Aga Khan Trust for Culture

Approaching Cairo. In Cairo Renewing the Historic City, edited by Philip Jodidio. Munich: Prestel, 2018.