Vision Magazine Online Issue 1
Vision Magazine Online Issue 1 Vision Magazine Online Issue 1
time” after 2015 to match population growth. Just as importantly, strategic areas of the Capital District will have infrastructure completed much earlier to allow development to begin sooner. For instance, the construction of the infrastructure within the Emirati Neighbourhood is expected to begin in 2010 and the first homes as early as 2011. Meanwhile, significant progress has already been made with the Zayed University and the New Stadium for Abu Dhabi by Mubadala Real Estate & Hospitality (MREH). MREH is making significant progress with the construction of the new university campus site, which covers an area of 80 hectares. It will include academic buildings, recreation facilities and residential accommodation for 6,000 students, as well as related faculty and support staff and is expected to complete in 2012, the same year the 65,000-seat New Stadium will also open. City Centre Precinct At the heart of the City Centre Precinct will be a retailled Souk District, which will include a traditionalstyle Souk Market. The precinct’s largest area will be devoted to a high density Central Business District, which will total 1.5 million square metres and create over 100,000 jobs in a dynamic, mixed-use urban core. The North Spine District, which runs parallel to Airport Road, will comprise high-density housing as well as a hospital and medical campus with biomedical research facilities and two universities – Zayed University, already under construction, and a new Khalifa University for Science and Advanced Research. A Federal Mosque District will be home to a national mosque as well as housing. Emirati Neighbourhoods The Emirati Neighbourhoods are an integral part of the Capital District. The large area of housing will cover 1,865 hectares – over 40% of the total land area of the Capital District. The Emirati Neighbourhoods will have a more relaxed ambience compared to the rest of the Capital District. The aim is to create residential communities for Emirati nationals living in villa and fareej-style homes that reflect the aspirations of the Emirati people. There are approximately 3,000 individual family plots that will eventually be home to 50,000 people. Federal Precinct The Federal Precinct will serve as the national seat of government for the UAE. It will be centred on a new ceremonial public space called National Square and include other public realm elements such as the International Park and Monumental Park. The precinct will be home to other significant public institutions, such as libraries and museums, as well as local, regional and national government departments and ministries within the Ministries Zone and Institutions Zone. A Diplomatic Zone will house international embassies. Sports Hub Precinct The New Stadium for Abu Dhabi is currently under construction and the foundations being established. The remainder of the Sports Hub Precinct is being designed around the New Stadium. South Spine Precinct The South Spine Precinct is currently undergoing masterplanning refinement and will be comprised of business and high density residential properties. Palace Precinct The Palace Precinct is currently under design development. Page 6
Putting People First The focus of the Urban Planning Council (UPC) is not just about bricks and mortar, the work of the UPC is all about people. At the heart of all the UPC’s initiatives are the people that live in, work in and visit Abu Dhabi. The UPC’s overarching aim is to raise the quality of life for its residents and visitors by creating a world-class sustainable capital city. Abu Dhabi’s Plan 2030 establishes a clear vision for sustainability as the foundation of any new development occurring in the Emirate and capital city of Abu Dhabi. This commitment is a reflection of the values and ideals of our nation. The tenet of sustainable living in the Middle East is the guiding force behind the UPC’s Estidama initiative. More than just a sustainability programme, Estidama is the symbol of an inspired vision for governance and community development. It promotes a new mindset for building a forward thinking global capital. To ensure the UPC creates a better Emirate, it has identified seven key themes that will make a tangible, positive difference to the lives and lifestyles of the people of Abu Dhabi. The seven themes are also designed to help Abu Dhabi evolve into a contemporary and multi-cultural Arab capital city. Community Development The UPC is committed to creating ‘complete’ communities for Abu Dhabi’s residents. These communities will feature a fusion of contemporary design and sustainable technologies that respect traditional Emirati home designs. Inspired by traditional ‘fareej’ design, neighbourhoods will feature a range of housing options for all income levels and will be designed to include cool, shaded walkways and communal open spaces. These neighbourhoods will feature a variety of high quality community facilities, such as schools, medical facilities, mosques, parks and shops to create complete, well-connected and lively communities across the Emirate. Page 7
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Putting People First<br />
The focus of the Urban Planning Council (UPC)<br />
is not just about bricks and mortar, the work of<br />
the UPC is all about people. At the heart of all<br />
the UPC’s initiatives are the people that live in,<br />
work in and visit Abu Dhabi.<br />
The UPC’s overarching aim is to raise the quality<br />
of life for its residents and visitors by creating a<br />
world-class sustainable capital city.<br />
Abu Dhabi’s Plan 2030 establishes a clear vision<br />
for sustainability as the foundation of any new<br />
development occurring in the Emirate and<br />
capital city of Abu Dhabi. This commitment is a<br />
reflection of the values and ideals of our nation.<br />
The tenet of sustainable living in the Middle East<br />
is the guiding force behind the UPC’s Estidama<br />
initiative. More than just a sustainability<br />
programme, Estidama is the symbol of an<br />
inspired vision for governance and community<br />
development. It promotes a new mindset for<br />
building a forward thinking global capital.<br />
To ensure the UPC creates a better Emirate, it<br />
has identified seven key themes that will make<br />
a tangible, positive difference to the lives and<br />
lifestyles of the people of Abu Dhabi. The seven<br />
themes are also designed to help Abu Dhabi<br />
evolve into a contemporary and multi-cultural<br />
Arab capital city.<br />
Community Development<br />
The UPC is committed to creating ‘complete’<br />
communities for Abu Dhabi’s residents. These<br />
communities will feature a fusion of contemporary<br />
design and sustainable technologies that respect<br />
traditional Emirati home designs.<br />
Inspired by traditional ‘fareej’ design, neighbourhoods<br />
will feature a range of housing options for all income<br />
levels and will be designed to include cool, shaded<br />
walkways and communal open spaces.<br />
These neighbourhoods will feature a variety of<br />
high quality community facilities, such as schools,<br />
medical facilities, mosques, parks and shops to create<br />
complete, well-connected and lively communities<br />
across the Emirate.<br />
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