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New Administrative City Project

Amman, Jordan

2017 - Ongoing
Administrative CapitalLarge Urban ProjectMixed UseNew City

Project Description

Approach Words: Integrated City, Smart City, Sustainability

Public Policy Instruments: Financial Mechanism, Organization, Physical Intervention, Planning

Amman New Administrative City Project is a national mega project in Jordan.1 The proposed new city is located approximately 40 kilometers from Amman’s center and 31 kilometers from Zarqa,2 at a crossroad linking Jordan with Saudi Arabia and Iraq.3 As part of Jordan’s national economic revival plan of Jordani, the project envisions to “create a sustainable and modern urban center”.4

The project aims to:5 6 7

  • Accommodate Jordan’s growing population
  • Enhance quality of life by establishing a new urban growth hub
  • Alleviate pressure on existing facilities in Amman and Zarqa
  • Attract investment through public-private partnerships.

Title: Map Showing the New City Location

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Title: Map Showing the Road network linking the new city to Amman and Zarqa.

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Title: 3D View Showing the Primarily Design of the New City.

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To implement the project’s objectives, a master plan was proposed on state-owned land,8 measuring 266 square kilometers9 for a dynamic and well-integrated city10 to accommodate a population of 1 million.11 Key components of the project include:12 13

  • A government complex for various public institutions.
  • Multiple residential areas.
  • Entertainment and commercial facilities.
  • Public gardens.
  • A new transportation and infrastructure network.

The project emphasizes sustainable urban planning approach, incorporating water and energy conservation strategies, as well as advanced transportation systems, making the city eco-friendly and appealing to residents.14

Owner/Developer (Public)

Jordanian Government28

Consultant/Designer

Dar Al-Handasah29

Contractor/Implementer

Jordanian Government31

Owner/Developer (Public)

Jordanian Government28

Contractor/Implementer

Jordanian Government31

Consultant/Designer

Dar Al-Handasah29

The project is initiated by the Government of Jordan15 and its master plan is developed by the consulting firm, Dar Al-Handasah.16 It will be implemented under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model.17 With an estimated total cost exceeding $ 11 billion,18 funded by the government in partnership with the Jordanian private sector and foreign investors.19 The government has allocated approximately $623 million for 10 years for infrastructure,20 investing $70 million annually starting in 2025.21 The project is expected to be completed by 2050.22

The first phase of the implementation is expected to start in 202523 and end in 2033,24 and will accommodate approximately 157,000 residents.25 Government buildings are scheduled for completion in 2028, after which they will be transferred.26 By 2033, the project is estimated to generate approximately 83,000 jobs, with an additional 90,000 to 100,000 direct and indirect jobs generated by its final stage.27

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