Movement patterns analysis in the spatial configuration based on the notion of space syntax

New urban communities are part of a comprehensive urban development policy that attempts to meet the functional and social needs of its residents. Urban open spaces are breathing spaces for these communities to practice activities of different forms. Therefore, the study aims at identifying the interrelationship between the characteristics of the spatial configuration of these societies, movement pattern and their impact on the effectiveness of activities within open spaces. So, areas in both Al-Shorouk and Al-Obour cities were selected as study cases. Techniques of space syntax theory, as well as various observation methods, were used to identify spatial and social characteristics of the two study cases through measuring values of accessibility, choice and connectivity of streets in accordance with each study area. It may be concluded that both accessibility and connectivity are important factors in their impact on increasing the movement rates and effectiveness of activities and they are clearly affected by land usage. © 2020, Cairo University. All rights reserved.