Planning Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is a city of approximately one million people, predicted to grow to three million by 2030. A team of international experts led by Larry Beasley prepared a strategic plan to guide the growth of the city - Plan Abu Dhabi 2030.
Nathan Alexander was brought in to implement the strategic plan. This included:
Nathan Alexander was brought in to implement the strategic plan. This included:
- establishing a state planning agency, the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council
- identifying all actions recommended by the report and detailing their current status
- progressing the highest priority recommendations
- advancing the design of a new capital district
- advancing the design of a new city centre on Suwwah Island.
- assessing development proposals worth hundreds of billions of dollars, including Masdar eco-city.
Suwwah Island - Abu Dhabi's proposed new city centre. Image by Civitas.