Abu Dhabi launches 2030 masterplan
The Abu Dhabi government has launched its Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 Urban Structure Framework Masterplan and established an Urban Planning Council to oversee its implementation.
The much anticipated masterplan outlines the future development of Abu Dhabi island and its surrounding urban areas.
It includes policy outlines, detailed land-use plans, building densities, building height restrictions, transportation and infrastructure networks, and protected environmental zones. The government hopes the document will provide clarity for private developers, investors and utility providers looking to develop projects in Abu Dhabi.
Highlights include a proposed Capital Core District on the Abu Dhabi mainland that will be home to civic buildings and government departments, new residential and commercial districts, a metro system covering Abu Dhabi island and surrounding developments, and rail links connecting the city with other emirates and Saudi Arabia (MEED 13:7:07).
To ensure the plan is implemented correctly, the government has formed the Urban Planning Council, which will keep the plans updated to fit in with the wider economic environment.
'The plan will be updated based on economic factors over the coming 20 years,' says Falah al-Ahbabi, general manager of the council. 'We will also approve developers' masterplans. Approval for single buildings will be done by the municipality, based on our guidelines.'
The plan retains a degree of flexibility and does not stipulate strict timetables for development, allowing new projects to be initiated when needed.
'It all comes down to economic growth,' says Al-Ahbabi. 'If growth is faster than expected, we will accelerate some projects.
'For example, there is a shortage of real estate across sectors at the moment, so we are focusing on real estate projects to meet that demand.'
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The Abu Dhabi government has launched its Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 Urban Structure Framework Masterplan and established an Urban Planning Council to oversee its implementation.
The much anticipated masterplan outlines the future development of Abu Dhabi island and its surrounding urban areas. It includes policy outlines, detailed land-use plans, building densities, building height restrictions, transportation and infrastructure networks, and protected environmental zones. The government hopes the document will provide clarity for private developers, investors and utility providers looking to develop projects in Abu Dhabi. Highlights include a proposed Capital Core District on the Abu Dhabi mainland that will be home to civic buildings and government departments, new residential and commercial districts, a metro system covering Abu Dhabi island and surrounding developments, and rail links connecting the city with other emirates and Saudi Arabia (MEED 13:7:07). To ensure the plan is implemented correctly, the government has formed the Urban Planning Council, which will keep the plans updated to fit in with the wider economic environment. 'The plan will be updated based on economic factors over the coming 20 years,' says Falah al-Ahbabi, general manager of the council. 'We will also approve developers' masterplans. Approval for single buildings will be done by the municipality, based on our guidelines.' The plan retains a degree of flexibility and does not stipulate strict timetables for development, allowing new projects to be initiated when needed. 'It all comes down to economic growth,' says Al-Ahbabi. 'If growth is faster than expected, we will accelerate some projects. 'For example, there is a shortage of real estate across sectors at the moment, so we are focusing on real estate projects to meet that demand.' www.meed.com/constructionThis content is only available to full MEED package subscribers (MEED magazine and MEED.com).
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