Sustainable Development of Coastal Cities Proposal of a Modelling Framework to Achieve Sustainable City Port Connectivity
Abstract Since ports throughout history handled an important kind of transportation, they may dominate the local economy of a coastal city. The present day challenge, is the inability of most coastal cities, to absorb rapidly expanding port developments and population growth. The paper explains the development of city port relationship. In order to develop a modelling framework to achieve the sustainable city port connectivity, the study is based on theoretical and field work. Finally, the case study 'Port Said' city will be presented. The framework covers principles, which manage the sustainable city port connectivity. Followed by conclusion and proposed recommendations for sustainable future developments.