So Why the Violations?

The issue of building violations seemed to appear out of the blue in the summer of 2020, replacing coronavirus concerns for many citizens required to legally reconcile their homes to avoid the state’s wrecking ball. But did this issue really come out of nowhere? Why are there so many violations, and how have these buildings been constructed over the years without prior consequence? In this animated video, an engineering consultant explores how the Egyptian housing market reached this point, and considers alternative approaches to sustainable urban planning.

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