The research examines the study and analysis of vital public spaces in Cairo, using social media networks as effective tools to uncover the dynamic social relationships of the community and identify their actual presence in urban areas without bias. It works to provide a lot of time and effort for researchers to observe and document patterns of human behavior and complex social relationships. Based on several practices of different researchers using different research methods and tools, this research adopts the "Twitter Application Programming Interface (API)" tool to identify the most important and vital public spaces in the city. The aim of this study is to analyse the typologies of public spaces in Cairo and determine the most vital ones using real-time geotagged tweets from two heterotopias: Nasr City and New Cairo.
The research categorizes public spaces into two groups, nodes, and connectors, and calculates their vitality measures based on the density of tweets. The study suggests that nodes in Cairo play a vital role in enhancing the urban vitality of the city, with mixed-use buildings and street malls being key components of these nodes. The results of this research show that the use of Twitter API and social networks can be an effective tool for mapping vital public spaces and identifying the most important typology of public space within a city. This could greatly enhance the quality of life for both residents and visitors in Cairo.
The study also highlights the importance of public spaces in urban areas and how they can positively impact the social and economic development of a city. The research suggests that the identification and revitalization of public spaces can contribute to the overall well-being of a community.
In conclusion, this study demonstrates the potential of using social networks and Twitter API to map and analyse vital public spaces in urban areas. The results of this research provide valuable insights into the typologies of public spaces in Cairo and the significance of nodes in enhancing urban vitality. This study can serve as a useful reference for policymakers and urban planners in their efforts to create more livable and vibrant cities.