Essam Adel, Principle Urban Planner

Essam Adel

Principle Urban Planner

Dubai Municipality

Location
Egypt - Alexandria - North Coast
Education
Master's degree, Urban Real Estate Management and Development
Experience
26 years, 3 months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :26 years, 3 months

Principle Urban Planner at Dubai Municipality
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since February 2006

 DETAIL PLANNING & SUBDIVISION, Perform land Sub-division, new communities design,
execution of concept drawings, urban design and integrated planning.
 CONDUCT OF SPECIALIZED PLANNING & URBAN DESIGN STUDIES, to determine the overall
dimensions and prospects of urban development including improving the physical
environment and the visual impact of the area of Dubai.
 REHABILITATION OF COMMUNITIES, redevelopment of degraded, slum and rural areas.
 REVISION & APPROVAL OF MASTER PLANS by follow-up consultants for project planning and
evaluation of the evolution of their work in terms of the proposed solutions and
recommendations.
 CONDUCT PLANNING LEGISLATION and updating of policies for urban development in the
emirate in line with new developments and new insights in the local environment or external
influences.
 ALLOCATE LANDS & CORRIDORS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES & UTILITIES, Identify suitable sites for land
uses, including public services and facilities, compensation of affected plots and follow up
any amendments to them.
 PREPARATION OF THE ANNUAL PLAN and periodic follow-up of the projects implemented
according to plans, projects undertaken by the organizational units in the municipality.
 SUSTAINABILITY & GREEN PLANNING CONSIDERATION, based on a combination of the
community input as well as research into best practices, data about access to open space,
demographics contours and a variety of other considerations that will help sustain, create
and improve the planning process that promote the health and quality-of-life benefits.

Urban Planner (Part Time) at GOPP (General Organization for Physical Planning)
  • Egypt
  • June 2005 to January 2006

- Make a full database to small towns in Dammitta City.
- Analyze urban data and Planning Analytical Studies.
- GIS, Geo-Database maps using ArcGIS Programs.

Chairman at SKETCH
  • Egypt
  • August 1998 to October 2005

Chairman of an Office for Engineering Services, Advertising, Graphics, Interior Design, CAD Drawings, Models Making, Designing Small Project, Plotting Engineering Drawings, Large Format Printing Using Laser & Color Plotters and Designing Commercials Trade Signs.

Architectural Planner (Full Time) at UNDP (United Nations Development Program), Habitat and Ismailia Governorate
  • Egypt
  • October 2004 to September 2005

- Review the status of all slum areas in Ismailia.
- Document previous and current upgrading experiences indicating positive aspects as well as barriers intercepted.
- Prepare documentation using advanced presentation techniques on the lessons learned from previous upgrading efforts.
- Supervise beautification efforts.
- Present Procures and Design Pamphlets as a Graphic Designer.
- Participate in the training workshops and events conducted as part of the capacity building component.
- Work closely with the National Coordinator and other TAU members.

Planner at U.N.D.P (United Nations Development Program) & Ministry of Planning
  • Egypt
  • December 2003 to October 2004

- Arabic & English reports covering the whole strategic Slum Upgrading plans.
- Scientific reports including Suitability Analysis, GIS reports, Strategic Economical and Social Assessment for the plan.
- Geo-Database.
- Field Survey using GPS.
- Analyzing data.
- Drawing Maps Using CAD and GIS programs.
- Present All Drawings Using Corel Draw & Photo Paint.

Site Engineering at Prof. Dr. Mohammed Abd El-Aal (Head Department of Architectural Dept.-Faculty of Engineering-Alex.)
  • Egypt
  • November 2002 to November 2003

Architectural Site Executive Manager of the new building of Faculty of Pharmacy - Alexandria University (Paintings, Marbles, P.V.C, Insulation, Elevators, Lightings, Laboratory, Escaping Stairs, Landscape Furniture, Rails and Electricity Works)

Architect at Prof. Dr. El-Sayed Amer (Prof. Architect)
  • Egypt
  • June 2000 to November 2000

Draw Projects Using AutoCAD, Architectural Project Presentation Using Corel Draw & Adobe PhotoShop and Making Some Architectural Changes in Projects.

Site Architect at ROYAL Design - Eng. Ahmed El-Samahy - Architect
  • Egypt
  • July 1998 to February 1999

Architectural Site Executive Engineer of the building of Imperial Plaza Mall in Roushdy -Alexandria, Draw Projects Using AutoCAD, Architectural Project Presentation Using Corel Draw & Adobe PhotoShop and Making Some Architectural Changes in Projects.

Education

Master's degree, Urban Real Estate Management and Development
  • at Heriot Watt University
  • September 2010
Bachelor's degree, Architecture and Urban Design
  • at Faculty of Engineering - Alexandria University
  • November 2002

Public Buildings - Urban Design - Housing

Specialties & Skills

Master Planning
Detailed Planning
Sustainability
Rehabilitation
Urban Design
AutoCAD
M.S. WORD
M.S. PowerPoint
M.S. EXCEL
CAD & GIS Maps, Arch. Analysis, Construction Drawings and Presentations

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Member in Egypt Engineering Syndicate
  • Active member (name of association)
  • November 2002
Member in Association of Development & Environment
  • Appointed to serve as (position)
  • March 2005
Member in SMOUHA Sporting Club in Alexandria
  • Active member (name of association)
  • January 1994
United Nation Volunteer
  • Elected to serve as (position)
  • August 2004

Training and Certifications

الابتكار في العمل الحكومي (Certificate)
Valid Until:
July 2027