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2.3 BUILT ENVIRONMENT ANALYSIS 2.3.1 URBAN FEATURES Figure 11: The 6th of October University © Takween icd Located in the heart of 6th of October City, the AAA acts as a commercial and recreational hub for the surrounding districts. Many landmarks surround the area and emphasise its status as an active hub. Primarily, the 6th of October Uni- versity (Figure 11) as well as its library, are both adjacent to the AAA Today, students constitute one of the largest demographics of residents and users in this zone. The nearby al-Hossary Mosque (Figure 12) is one of the city’s most prominent landmarks, attracting a large num- ber of visitors during prayer times and during Friday sermons. Figure 12: Al-Hossary Mosque © Takween icd 19 | Understanding the development context