Al Ain advances Urban Plan 2040 with focus on sustainable growth

UAE’s Al Ain region is advancing its Urban Plan 2040, with a focus on sustainable urban growth, efficient land use and community needs, alongside plans to develop the city center.

The draft city center plan and proposed development projects are intended to improve quality of life across the region, according to the Emirates News Agency.

Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, met with senior officials from Al Ain City Municipality and the Urban Planning and Permits Centre at the Department of Municipalities and Transport to review progress on the plan.

Discussions covered future urban growth, the draft city center plan and priority development projects. Officials also briefed Sheikh Hazza on the plan’s expected outcomes, findings from community surveys and priorities identified by residents.

Sheikh Hazza stressed the importance of an integrated urban planning approach that addresses residents’ needs and aspirations while preserving Al Ain’s cultural identity and natural assets. He also highlighted the need to support sustainable development and improve quality of life.

Senior officials reviewed urban growth priorities, land-use efficiency, investment opportunities and proposed development projects. They also discussed the remaining stages of the plan, its proposed timeline and the decisions needed to advance its preparation and implementation.

The meeting also examined co-ordination efforts among relevant government entities, as well as recommendations and findings from the Al Ain Urban Plan survey. The survey highlighted residents’ expectations and priorities for the region’s future urban development.

Sheikh Hazza emphasized the importance of community participation in identifying development priorities and stronger collaboration among government entities to translate planning objectives into projects that deliver tangible benefits to residents and support balanced growth across the region, Wam reported.