In the 1970s, Egypt built new cities in the desert to protect farmland from urban sprawl. These cities were meant to have their own economy, but after 25 years, many people still commute to existing cities for work. Some blame the lack of transportation, while others point to housing policies. Interviews with residents and experts were conducted to understand the delay in balanced development. The main question is whether transport or other reasons are to blame for the slow growth of these new cities.