USING SPORTS EVENTS FOR URBAN REGENERATION IN PORT-SAID

Port-said, in fact, enjoys various types of assets and potentials that could support development, particularly infrastructure, and tourism facilities, services and activities. the location of port-said is reflected on its climate, which could be described as mediterranean. the area is a geological and scenic entity with distinctive characteristics, which is the basis of its attraction for recreation, particularly the mediterranean shore. port said is one of egypt's most beautiful cities. there are many old houses, giving the city a distinct charm. the unique location of port-said could encourage international tourism economic policy and potentials accelerated the growth of the governorate. port-said became the third largest urban governorate in egypt. port-said governorate extends over an area of approx. 1351 sq. km, with inhabited area of 72.07 sq. km and population density of 7,273 person/sq. km. port-said, thus, is facing economic interests. as a result of the general agreement of trade (gat), port-said lost the major economic activities as a tax-free commercial zone this had significant direct impact on port-said socio economic development, particularly who involved in trading. therefore, the purpose of the research is to investigate the role of sports events led to urban regeneration in port-said. the methodology of achieving this purpose includes: 1) reviewing the concept of urban area development projects 2) investigating international experience in hosting sports events such as olympic games 3) proposing outlines and recommendations for enhancing sport- led urban regeneration of port-said and thus the development of egypt.