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Al Rafeel City

Baghdad, Iraq

2021 - Ongoing

Administrative CapitalLarge Urban ProjectMixed UseNew City

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Project Description

Approach Words: Integrated City, Sustainability, Urban Livability

Public Policy Instruments: Financial Mechanism, Physical Intervention, Planning

The New Iraqi Administrative City, commonly referred to as “Al Rafeel City,” is a large scale urban development project,¹ located on the southern outskirts of Baghdad, near Iraq’s international airport.² ³ Extending from the new Abu Ghraib Road in the north to the borders of the Makasib area in the south,⁴ it is designed to become Iraq’s new capital and to accommodate all ministries and government departments.⁵

The project envisions the establishment of a “future-oriented urban center,” a centralized administrative and financial hub that responds to Iraq’s future urban need, supporting national governance and long-term development.⁶ ⁷

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The project aims to accommodate Iraq’s current and future population growth and respond to the urgent need for housing by hosting more than 300,000 people.⁸ ⁹ It also seeks to create a major regional administrative and financial center,¹⁰ regulating the expansion of residential, administrative, commercial, and industrial developments in the capital.¹¹

To implement this vision, a master plan was proposed, covering an expansive 400 square kilometers.¹² The plan includes a diverse mix of residential, administrative, commercial and recreational uses, along with a wide range of amenities.¹³ It includes:

A government complex designed for public institutions.¹⁴
75,000 housing units for more than 300,000 residents.¹⁵
Commercial facilities, shops and office buildings.¹⁶
Hospitals, schools, and leisure amenities.¹⁷
Green spaces and public areas.¹⁸

The project emphasizes energy sustainability by incorporating renewable energy sources. Power systems utilizing natural energy aim to ensure a stable electricity supply across residential and commercial areas. The energy infrastructure is designed to meet the needs of about 1 million people and provide more than 100,000 job opportunities, supporting both population demands and economic activity.¹⁹

Owner/Developer (Public)

Iraqi Government

National Investment Commission ²⁸

Consultant/Designer

CH2M Hill ²⁹

Funder

National Investment Commission ³⁰

Contractor/Implementer

Jacobs Engineering ³¹

Owner/Developer (Public)

Iraqi Government

National Investment Commission ²⁸

Contractor/Implementer

Jacobs Engineering ³¹

Funder

National Investment Commission ³⁰

Consultant/Designer

CH2M Hill ²⁹

The project is initiated by the Iraqi Government through the Iraqi National Investment Commission.²⁰ The master plan was designed by CH2M Hill (USA) consultant and will be implemented by Jacobs Engineering.²¹

The project will be implemented in four phases:

Phase 1: Residential, educational, commercial, medical, service, and recreational areas.²²
Phase 2: Industrial, logistical, and service projects near the airport.²³
Phase 3: Eco-friendly agricultural and food initiatives,²⁴ plus a green belt surrounding the city.²⁵
Phase 4: Residential complexes²⁶ in the northern part of the airport land in the Abu Ghraib district.²⁷

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Al Rafeel City

Baghdad, Iraq

2021 - Ongoing

Project Description

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