MASDAR CITY
What is it?
Objective
The master plan
Challenges
A green and sustainable city dedicated to the use of solar energy and other renewable energy sources, designed to be a hub for clean technology companies.
It is located in the United Arab Emirates, 17 kilometers southeast of the city of Abu Dhabi.
Create a vibrant and walkable mixed-use community through the creation of interconnected neighborhoods and public places focused on the human experience and programmed to support multiple activities.
Liveable Community
Outdoor Comfort
Environment & Natural Systems
Precious Water
Sustainable Urban Systems
Prioritising walking and cycling, providing connectivity throughout the city and offering recreational opportunities
Shaded and cooled walks and public spaces
Hydrozoning Planting strategy that conserves water and achieves a balance between dry and lush areas and creation of productive landscapes where food is grown for local markets and for research purposes
Establishing a water use and reuse system that acknowledges water as a precious resource, for example by using treated sewage for irrigation and recycling waste water
Creating a suite of urban systems that embody sustainable principles, minimize resource use and contribute to the creation of a liveable mixed-use community
One of the challenges of the project has been to create a comfortable public realm in a very warm climate.
The city's municipal streets have specific requirements involving elements for:
Storm water
Electricity
District cooling
Gas