3.3. SWOT Analysis

Social Aspect + Friendly connection of fishermen with each other. + Sense of place and belonging to their homes that are passed down from one generation to another. + Integrity in doing their profession. Ecologic + Presence of El Max canal, Mediterranean Sea, lake Mariout. Cultural

+ Historical lighthouses of el max. + Identical colors of the fishermen houses. + Fishing profession + Net making Infrastructure

+Presence of El Max on two main roads, while using the canal as a transportation route. +The site is close to the airport and trainstation, not more than 30 minutes away.

Table 6: Strengths in Al-Max area in Alexandria, Egypt

Social Aspect + Flexibility for development of the site. + Handicrafts and local products for outdoor furniture. Ecologic + Rich ecosystem full with bird and fish biodiversity. Cultural Infrastructure

+ Historic value of El Max as a trading center, famous handmade nets for fishing. + Availability of abandoned building and lands for renovating and installing relted activities on site like cultural fishing center, fishing village, flea market,... etc. + In government strategic plan for 2032 El Max, el Dekhela district, considered as a future economic success (The General Authority for Urban Planning, 2020). + Plans to make El Max accessible by two train rails. + Plans to encourage green corridors.

Social Aspect + According to population density of El Max that is 13% of Kism el Dekhela population school at 4+ (CAPMAS, 2017). Ecologic + Presence of industries and domestic drainage caused water and air pollution which affected the fish biodiversity. + Lack of green areas. Cultural

+ Neglected heritage sites Infrastructure

+ Poor industrial, agriculture drainage system. + Lack lighting infrastructure. + Primitive houses of poor condition. + Lack of development of area

Table 8: Weaknesses in Al-Max area in Alexandria, Egypt

Social Aspect + After elimination of el Max Dwellings and relocating residents, dissatisfaction of most residents due to small area compared to their number of members. Ecologic + Pollution of lake Mariout which increases fish mortality. + Climate change and sea level rise threatening the identity and safety of the area. Cultural Infrastructure

+ Losing identity after demolishing the fishermen houses for safety by the government. + Availability of factories sarrounding the project area that cause the pollution of the water and unsafe explosions. + Lack rain drainage infrastructure. + Lack of mitigation measures after storm. + Lack of awareness about climate change and SLR. + Government refusing to add el max heritage building in listed sites. + Lack of awareness of historic value of place.