Doha: Vision behind spatial development plans for municipalities and its planning requirements aims to create a model for sustainable urban life in the 21st century and best cities for living.
Inspired by the Qatar National Vision 2030, which aims at making Qatar one of the leading country in sustainable development and providing high life standard for all residents and coming generations, Qatar’s master plan was adopted by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment as a spatial interpretation of national vision and as a comprehensive strategy framework to guide the future urban growth for the country.
The master plan also aims at transforming the country from reliance on hydrocarbon to a knowledge and services based economy in 21st century.
Doha Municipality
Doha will be a world class city and Arab capital that responds to the culture, heritage and Islamic assets of the country. The municipality provides a vibrant economic center with a wide range of employment opportunities through hierarchical mixed-used centers that will be boosted by metro stations and bus stands. Doha will be enabled for maximum use of public transport in the long term through integrated planning.
Al Shamal Municipality
Al Shamal Municipality will continue to be a municipality of an attractive and unique character, with its unique coastal environment and an original Qatari lifestyle that preserves the culture and history of the region” The municipality will also keep preserving its rural touch and Qatari lifestyle through the design of the city center on the pattern of the traditional Arab cities. It will preserve the coastal environment by protecting the natural environment and historical resources and promoting sustainable tourism and recreational activities. A city center to be built in Al Shamal by creating a range of commercial services and community-based mixed-use facilities.
Al Rayyan Municipality
The spatial plan aims at achieving self-sufficiency within the municipality through expansion and diversification of economic activities, creating a municipality capable of accommodating large population growth by providing attractive housing units of Qatari traditional touch and making required entertainment places. It also aims at developing valuable assets at Al Rayyan Municipality that made it a global destination for international sporting events and entertainment.
Al Daayen Municipality
The spatial plan aims at developing Al Daayen municipality as a sustainable and attractive place creating balance of urban growth and protecting environmental assets and cultural identity of Qatari communities. It also aims at keep continue ongoing urban development projects to give a new identity characterized by symbolic buildings and landmarks and strengthening Lusail center as a new main center in Al Daayen municipality for economic and urban growth. The plan also means to build attractive residential areas to accommodate low populated families that reflect the green nature and historical fabric of the municipality supported by a high level of urban amenities, services, and community facilities. Under the plan, city center of Um Qarn will be developed as a multi-used facility including the main location for services, community facilities and local employment opportunities in the northern part of the municipality.
