A future vision has been set for the capital of Egypt 2050 to be an environmentally smart and sustainable city that provides accessibility and able to attract business and investment. Therefore, this research will result in standards' matrix towards a smart sustainable model for residential communities in order to achieve Egypt's future vision.  This study relied on the analytical descriptive approach of the reality of urbanization and housing sector in Egypt and the modern planning trends for the development of housing projects adopting the principles of sustainability within the framework of applying the future vision of Egypt 2050. The study will also emphasize that future urban tendencies depend mainly on the implication of sustainable smart systems. These smart systems are essential to cope with the expected technological development of the residential sector of Egypt in order to fulfill the populations' needs.