SHOPPING CENTERS OUT OF TOWN Possibilities of Application in Egypt

Abstract

The thesis addresses the concept of developing out of town shopping centers, especially regional centers and the possibilities of its application in Egypt. This concept is being discussed by defining how it was originally found, why, when, and where it is mostly needed and finally how to determine the criteria and the design guidelines which form the design program for a regional shopping center, so as to follow the latest ideas in this field and avoid the problems of unplanned implementation.