'KCAP Awarded Preparation of "Sur Structure Plan" Development, in Sur, Oman'
#Oman's city of #Sur, a historically significant trading and seafaring port, is renowned for its shipyards that craft traditional boats, and as a #crossroads of maritime trade routes that have shaped its rich cultural tapestry and economic development, over centuries.
Aiming to enhance its existing and future urban coastal environment, the 'Sur Structure Plan' seeks to #modernise the city's relation to the Gulf of Oman and the Laguna, while embracing sustainable, long-term urban design practices. This strategic initiative marks a significant milestone for Sur, promising to transform it into a model city of #sustainability and #resilience in the region. A cornerstone of the plan is the intense involvement of the local #community, working closely with stakeholders, including the government of Oman, local organisations and the people of Sur.
The project aims to include the inner densification of varied #neighbourhoods, key public spaces and #infrastructure improvements designed to support the city's growth, and increase its resilience to future economic and environmental challenges. A significant feature of this plan is the introduction of green corridors and open spaces that serve as natural buffers against extreme weather, while also providing residents with recreational areas that encourage community interaction and outdoor activities.
By integrating advanced technology with traditional design elements, the Sur Structure Plan also aims to safeguard the city’s #cultural #heritage and compliment local #identity.
The project is the result of a multidisciplinary team led by KCAP including Royal HaskoningDHV, IBN BAHLA ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, Cavendish Maxwell, Base Design and Naima Benkari; the client is Oman's Ministry of Housing & Urban Planning.
KCAP’s leadership of the 'Sur Structure Plan' anchors itself on Oman's focus on diversifying its economy—and establishing its national, regional and urban planning frameworks—and is part of the country’s ‘Vision 2040’ development plan. That plan aims to transition Oman from an oil-dependent economy to one that is knowledge-based, with sustainable design-driven development at its core.
Sur, with its strategic location and historical significance, therefore, presents an ideal opportunity to model how urban development can balance modern needs with cultural preservation.
Stay tuned as we release information on the project throughout 2024.
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