Walkable oriented development modelling approach in developing countries as a sustainable urban planning; Kafr_Elsheikh City, Egypt as a case study

Existing cities in developing countries like Egypt face many challenges, as most development occurs without considering people and are developed-oriented cars. Recognizing the significance of achieving equitable access towards education services that support spatial justice and sustainability, and although many studies have addressed and examined walkability, limited attention has been given to walkable oriented development. The research aims to develop a model to help determine possible street improvement to be walkable towards educational services, taking into account the views of stakeholders. The methodological framework of the East District of Kafr_Elsheikh, Egypt, used a five-stage MCDM-GIS analytical method. The results indicated that only 26% of the study area was walkable. Distance was the most effective indicator, with a weight of 0.67, while Landscape_strips and Facilities had the least effect. This model can be dynamically applied to assist planners and decision-makers in making decisions regarding initiating the development processes and prioritizing interventions.