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New Administrative City Project*

Amman, Jordan

2017 - Ongoing

Administrative CapitalLarge Urban ProjectMixed UseNew City

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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. The proposed new sustainable city is located approximately 40 kilometers from Amman’s center and 31 kilometers from Zarqa, at a crossroads linking Jordan with Saudi Arabia and Iraq. As part of Jordan’s national economic revival plan of Jordan i, the project envisions “creating a sustainable and modern urban center”.

The project aims to:

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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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 spanning 266 square kilometers of state-owned land, overseeing a dynamic and well-integrated city to accommodate a million people. Key components include:

A government complex for various public institutions.
Diverse 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.

Owner/Developer (Public)

Jordanian Government

Consultant/Designer

Dar Al-Handasah

Funder

Jordanian Government

Contractor/Implementer

Jordanian Government

Owner/Developer (Public)

Jordanian Government

Contractor/Implementer

Jordanian Government

Funder

Jordanian Government

Consultant/Designer

Dar Al-Handasah

The project is initiated by the Government of Jordan and its master plan is designed by Dar Al-Handasah. It will be implemented under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model. With an estimated total cost exceeding $ 11 billion, funded by the government in partnership with the Jordanian private sector and foreign investors. The government has allocated approximately $623 million for infrastructure over a decade, investing $70 million annually starting in 2025. The full project is expected to be completed by 2050.

The first phase of the implementation is expected to start in 2025 and end in 2033, and will accommodate approximately 157,000 residents. Government buildings are scheduled for completion in 2028, after which they will be transferred. By 2033, the project will have generated approximately 83,000 jobs, with an additional 90,000 to 100,000 direct and indirect jobs created by its final stage.

Project Link, Endnotes and References

Project Link

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089625543298&locale=hi_IN

Endnotes

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References

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‘King briefed on plans for establishing new city’. (2023). Jordan Times. Retrieved September 3, 2024, from <https://jordantimes.com/news/local/king-briefed-plans-establishing-new-city>
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