‫ښار د ټولو لپاره‬

‫شـهر بـرای همـه‬

‫‪City for All‬‬

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As Afghan cities rapidly urbanize they are faced with numerous challenges, including the largely informal
nature of development, resource limitations and gaps in infrastructure and service delivery. In this
context, strategic action planning – rather than conventional master planning – is an essential tool for
expanding access to services and guiding urban development. Strategic action planning is distinct from
conventional urban planning approaches: it is an inclusive and participatory approach, with an eye on the
implementation of prioritized public services in a short period of time .

This Strategic Nahia Action Plan (SNAP) is part of a series of SNAPs which are being developed for all
districts of Kabul. [a series of SMAPs which are being developed for seven provincial cities .] SNAPs are
five-year strategies for local urban development at the nahia level. They provide an overview of the
current urban situation, set out the community’s vision and outline feasible spatial plans and priority
projects. Details of feasible projects are outlined in the Capital Investment Plan. The projects are based on
the community’s priorities are aligned with the plans and work of the municipality and government
partners. The SNAP and its CIP serve to guide and coordinate delivery of services and infrastructure
projects. Support for strategic action planning is provided to the municipality through the ‘City for All’
programme.

METHODOLOGY
SNAPs are developed through a participatory rapid spatial planning approach. The aim is to identify
priority actions and projects for the growth and development of the city. There are five key steps:
i. Urban diagnosis: Data collection
ii. Urban situation analysis: Analysis of the data and visions
iii. Report preparation
iv. Endorsement
v. Implementation

FINDINGS IN DISTRICT 12
District 12 is located to the east of District 16 across logar river. District 21 borders to the east, and
District 22 in the south. The district is bordered by Kabul river to the north. The district is located
between the two highways connecting Kabul to Nangarhar and thus have a good major connection with
the city center. One of the most know urban features of District 12 is Pule Charkhi prison loca ted in the
central east of the district.

A great part of the district is comprised of planned areas with grid pattern. Besides that, there exist some
organic settlements. KUDF envisions the district to be most suitable for mid -term growth with corridors in
borders of the district and one going through the middle of the district.
Based on findings from the community workshop, main challenge s in the district are disposal of water,
transportation and access to parks.

Residents of the community proposed 18 projects in different sectors to improve the situation in District
12. Through direct voting of the community workshop the below three project were prioritized:

1. Upgrading Ahmad Shah Baba Mena’s multi -disciplinary institute to university

2. Construction of recreational parks
3. Construction of health clinics

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ENDORSEMENT................................................................................................................................................... I
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ....................................................................................................................................... II
METHODOLOGY ..................................................................................................................................... II
FINDINGS IN DISTRICT 12 ........................................................................................................................ II
1.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 METHODOLOGY ........................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2.1 SNAP PROCEDURE .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2.2 CIP AND PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION ............................................................................................ 2
2.1 ABOUT DISTRICT 12 ..................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 SOCIAL STRUCTURE ..................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 LAND USE ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.4 PEOPLE AND SETTLEMENTS......................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 SWOT AND VISIONING WORKSHOPS .......................................................................................................... 7
3.2 EXISTING SITUATION AND PROPOSED ACTIONS ......................................................................................... 8
3.2.1 INFRASTRUCTURE........................................................................................................................... 8
3.3.1.1 ACCESSIBILITY (ROAD NETWORK AND TRANSPORTATION) ..................................................... 9
3.3.1.2 WATER ........................................................................................................................................ 13
3.3.1.3 ELECTRICITY ................................................................................................................................ 14
3.3.2 SOCIAL FACILITIES ........................................................................................................................ 15
3.3.2.1 EDUCATIONAL FACILTIES ........................................................................................................... 16
3.3.2.2 HEALTH FACILITIES ..................................................................................................................... 17
3.3.2.3 RECREATION ............................................................................................................................... 18
3.3.3 ENVIRONMENT............................................................................................................................. 19
3.3.3.1 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................... 19
3.3.3.2 SANITATION ................................................................................................................................ 21
3.3.3.3 AIR POLLUTION ........................................................................................................................... 22
3.3.4 LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.............................................................................................. 23
3.3.4.1 COMMERCIAL ............................................................................................................................. 23
3.3.4.2 PRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 24
3.3.5 GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT .................................................................................................... 25
3.4 CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN ...................................................................................................................... 27
4.1 CONCLUSION ............................................................................................................................................. 30
ANNEX.............................................................................................................................................................. 31
VISIONING ............................................................................................................................................. 31
REFERENCE ............................................................................................................................................ 32
RECORDS OF THE MEETINGS ................................................................................................................ 33
AG Advisory Group (KM/provincial municipalities, DMM/IDLG, MUDL, and other relevant
government stakeholders)
CDC Community Development Council
CFA "City for All" Programme
CIP Capital Investment Plan
CTU Cadastral Territorial Unit
DMM Deputy Ministry of Municipalities
MUDH Ministry of Urban Development and Housing
EU European Union
ha Hectare
IDLG Independent Directorate of Local Governance
IDP Internally Displaced Person
JICA Japan International Cooperation Agency
KM Kabul Municipality
KUDF Kabul Urban Design Framework
MAIL Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock
MOE Ministry of Education
MOPH Ministry of Public Health
MoWE Ministry of Water and Energy
MUDL Ministry of Urban Development and Land
NGO Non-Governmental Organization
SNAP Strategic Nahia Action Plan
SMAP Strategic Municipal Action Plan
SoAC State of Afghan Cities Report, 2015. The first-ever assessment of the urban conditions in
34 provincial capitals of Afghanistan.
SWOT Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats
USAID United States Agency for International Development
WG Working Group (KM/provincial municipalities, DMM/IDLG, MUDL)
 As Afghan towns and cities rapidly urbanize they are faced with numerous constraints and challenges,
including the largely informal nature of development, resource limitations and gaps in infrastructure and
service delivery. Despite these challenge urbanization presents numerous opportunities. C ities can be
drivers of economic development and contribute to state and peace -building objectives. If urbanization is
properly managed, cities can create livelihood opportunities, improve access to services and drive
socioeconomic development.

In this context, strategic action planning is an essential tool for expanding access to services and guiding
urban growth. Unlike master-planning – which sets out often unimplementable land-use controls –
strategic action planning is inclusive and participatory, with an eye on the implementation o f prioritized
public services in a shorter period.

Strategic Nahia Action Plans (SNAPs) are five -year strategies for local urban development at the nahia
level, which include the following: an urban situation analysis; the community’s vision for urban
development; spatial action plans; and details of priority projects.

SNAPs are being produced for all districts in Kabul – as well as Strategic Municipal Action Plans in other
selected municipalities – as part of the “City for All” (CFA) Programme . CFA aims to improve stability,
promote peace stimulate local economic development in Kabul and other target municipalities through (i)
effective land management, (ii) improved municipal governance and (iii) strategic action planning and
service delivery. CFA supports municipal and nahia authorities to undertaken strategic action planning.
The phase one cities are Kabul, Mazar-e-Sharif, Herat, Jalalabad, Kandahar, Bamyan, Nilli, and Farah.

1.2.1 SNAP PROCEDURE

The methodology for the development of a SNAP is a participatory rapid spatial planning approach.
SNAPs are developed in five key steps as shown in Figure 1.1.

i. Urban diagnosis: Data of the existing situation is collected through desk research, field visits,
Advisory Group meetings and community workshops, where participants develop the vision of
their area and identify potential projects.

INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY 1 DISTRICT 12

DISTRICT 12
 ii. Urban situation analysis: The data collected is analyzed. The projects identified are developed
into feasible projects and spatial plans that are coordinated with the work of partners and aligned
with city-wide urban plans.
iii. Report preparation: The feasible projects and spatial plans are further elaborated. The report is
refined and finalized through the inputs and feedback of the Working and Advisory Groups.
iv. Endorsement: The report is submitted to for endorsement, whereby it becomes a guide for
future urban development and service delivery and infrastructure projects.
v. Implementation: To kick-start implementation, selected projects are implemented by
communities, utilizing co-funding under the CFA programme as well as municipal and community
contributions.

The methodology places citizens at the center of decision-making process through inclusive participatory
planning workshops. Participation of all sectors of the community is key. The community workshops
include (i) ‘SWOT’ exercises, where participants analyze the strengths, w eaknesses, opportunities and
threats of the district; (ii) followed by a ‘Visioning’ exercise to develop practical, consensus -based
solutions and proposed projects. Participants prioritize the projects through a process of voting.

Engagement of various government stakeholders is also

essential. The Working Group is comprised of the key urban
stakeholders, who guides the process and report
development. The Advisory Group is comprised of the
various relevant partners, who provide inputs and feedback
to ensure projects and plans that are well coordinated and
aligned with the ongoing work of government partners.

1.2.2 CIP AND PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

The SNAP includes a Capital Investment Plan (CIP), which
outlines the details of priority projects, such as quantity,
cost estimation, time line and responsible funding partners.
The CIP provides to the basis to guide and coordinate
donor-funded municipal grants and other funds for service
delivery and infrastructure projects.

Implementation of urban plans is central for building

community trust. The CFA programme therefore includes
SNAP

block-grants for community-led implementation of SNAP

projects, funded in combination with municipal funding
including increased safayi revenues generated under the
CFA programme. Implementation of projects demonstrates
the benefits of paying safayi, which further contributes to
building trust between citizens and the government.

Figure 1.1: Flowchart for the standard

operating procedure for SNAP development

INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY 2 DISTRICT 12

DISTRICT 12
District 12 is located to the east of District 16 across logar river. District 21 borders to the east, and
District 22 in the south. The district is bordered by Kabul river to the north border with District 19. The 3
district is located between the two highways connecting Kabul to Nangarhar and thus have a good major
connection with the city center. On of the most know urban features of District 12 is Pule Charkhi prison
located in the central east of the district.

Map 2.1: Connectivity o f District 1 2 with the Kabul city

Source: CFA study team

DISTRICT OVERVIEW 3 DISTRICT 12

DISTRICT 12
District 12 is divided into 36 standard gozars taking into consideration the dwelling units per standard
Gozar. The number of dwellings per standard Gozar varies from 800 to 1,250. In the areas with higher
dwelling density, the standard Gozars are smaller in size than those with lower dwelling density . The
dwelling density is low in vicinity of Kabul river due to existence of agricultural lands and vacant plots,
and in the east due to existence of Pule Charkhi prison and Radio Station which hold large land plots.

Map 2.2: Standardized Gozars in rel ation with the dwelling density Source: SoAC -2015

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The total land area of the district accounts for 3,479 hectares 34.79 Km . 1013 ha of the district land
29% has residential use, agriculture covers the same percentage 29%. Vacant plots 464 ha and
institutional use 457 ha has a share of 13% each. Roads cover 9% and barren land with 94 ha covers
only 3% of district lands and other categories such as commercial and water covers only 1% of the
district land area.

DISTRICT OVERVIEW 4 DISTRICT 12

DISTRICT 12
Map 2.3: Existing Land Use Source: The State of Afghan Cities 2015, UN -Habitat

The following table shows detailed land use of the district:

Residential 29% 1,013 hectares
Commercial 1% 46 hectares
Institutional 13% 457 hectares
Industrial 0% 14 hectares
Transport 0% 1 hectare
Roads/streets 9% 318 hectares
Vacant plots 13% 464 hectares
Agriculture 29% 1,018 hectares
Water 1% 34 hectares
Barren land 3% 99 hectares

Table 2.1: Land use Source: The State of Afghan Cities 2015, UN -Habitat

The central parts of the district have developed in planned manner, with 17 blocks and 15,363 plots. The
Pule-charkhi village/neighborhood is located in the east of the planned area. The Pule-charkhi national
prison is also location in the east of the district. There remain six more villages: Shena, Bagrami, Qalae
Shanan, But Khak and Nawabad e Bagrami. The agricultural land is owned by both the government and
private entities. Original villager residents are of mixed ethnicity but the majority are Pashtun.

The district is one the fast growing districts in Kabul city. New settlements are appearing and the district
is urbanizing. The Salim Karvan township and Nawroz Abad township are examples.

The percentages of district workers engaged in agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and services are
30%, 5%, 15% and 40%, respectively. Most residents were farmers and live in agricultural land. Many of
them now have small shops in the area or are st reet sellers.

DISTRICT OVERVIEW 5 DISTRICT 12

DISTRICT 12
Map 2.5: Settlement type and density
Source: Kabul Urban Design Framework

DISTRICT OVERVIEW 6 DISTRICT 12

DISTRICT 12
As the foundation of urban situation analysis, inclusive participatory planning workshops are held with
the various stakeholders from the community. The workshops include ‘Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities and Threats (SWOT)’ and ‘visioning’ group exerc ises. Prior to the workshops, the ongoing
projects and plans of government partners – such as KM, MUDH, KMDP, CRIDA, KUTEI, and AUWSSC –
were discussed and analyzed through Advisory Group meetings.

At the workshop in September 2018, there were 150 parti cipants (101 male and 49 female) from
different sectors (such as youth, women, business groups, farmers, Mullah Imaams , Wakil-I- Gozars and
senior citizens). The workshop was led and organized by Kabul Municipality. Members from the relevant
partners (Nahia, MUDL and ARAZI) also participated.

The participants were divided in ten groups, which each listed the SWOT of the district under
Infrastructure, Public Services, Environment, Agriculture and Irrigation and Local Economic Development.
The outcomes of the group SWOTs were then merged as a single comprehensive SWOT.

After carrying out the SWOT analysis, the groups performed the visio ning exercise. During the visioning
exercise, the groups established their vision for the district and mapped the location of specific proposed
projects.

The common vision of the communities and the stakeholders is that District 12 will be an inclusive and
secure place where all the citizens can observe their inputs in developing plans and that all needs of the
communities are considered in the decision making processes.

During the visioning, communities selected 6 projects related to infrastructure, 4 projects related to
public services, 3 projects related to the environment, 1 project related to agriculture and irrigation, and
4 projects related to local economic development.

The top three projects with the highest number of votes were
1. Upgrading Ahmad Shah Baba Maina’s multi-disciplinary Institute to University
2. Construction of recreational parks and sport facilities
3. Construction of health clinics.

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DISTRICT 12
3.2.1 INFRASTRUCTURE
STRENGTHS Existence of main roads
Existence of private sector transport
Existence of bus stops in some parts of nahiya
Existence of traffic signals in some parts of nahiya
Existence of sidewalks
Existence of roads and streets

WEAKNESSES Traffic not well regulated

Sidewalks blocked due to vendors
Milli Bus not operating in D12
Qalae Zaman Khan to D12 road not usable
Unpaved streets and roads
Inexistence of sewerage system
Lack of healthy water
Inexistence of canalization system
Lack of street and parks lighting
Poor power supply system

OPPORTUNITIES Squares/round-abouts wide enough for construction of overhead bridges and

vegetation on the round-abouts
Potential for operationalizing state owned Milli Bus transport
Lands appropriate for construction of transport vehicle parking

THREATS Transport vehicles operated by unskilled drivers

Lack of overhead bridges and underground roads in crowded areas
Bus stops not having canopies
Inexistence of parking for transport vehicles
Sidewalks and streets used by addicted persons
Some drains in destroyed condition
Underground water contaminated by wastewater from domestic and industrial
sources
Lack of sufficient drainages threatens residential houses
Floods from Gosfand Dara
Accumulating flood waters under power poles
Cesspools threatens underground water
Bare cables going on top of residential houses

PROJECTS PROPOSED Upgrading main and sub streets (Pule Charkhi; Blocks 7,14,15,16;
BY THE COMMUNITY Nawabad and Botkhak
ON THE THEME OF Construction of overhead bridges on the crowded squares
INFRASTRUCTURE Organizing and managing public transport (Milli Bus)
Construction of bridge over Logar river in Sheena area (connecting D12
and D16)
Construction of water supply system in Pule Charkhi and all over the
district
Construction of Canals (Malalai Square to Logar river, Nawrozabad to
Kabul river, Amaniat project to Logar river, and all over the district).

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3.3.1.1 ACCESSIBILITY (ROAD NETWORK AND TRANSPORTATION)

ROAD NETWORK
Existing situation
 Almost half of the district’s settlements are planned /and regular development and the road
network in the planned areas is of a satisfactory standard.
 However, there are still challenges of connectivity with major arterials bordering the district in 10
south and north due to unpaved sub streets. In addition, Pule Charkhi prison exists at eastern
part of district due to which some of the roads are blocked .
 Some major streets and many local streets remain unpaved.
 The community reported that unpaved roads and roads of a poor condition are a weakness and
proposed a number of streets to be paved.
 The road sideways are often used by private transportation companies and street vendors
 There is a lack of street lighting.
 The major arterials are:
o Nangarhar Highway extends in closed vicinity of the Nahia in the north.
o Jalal Abad Highway makes the border between D12 and D22
o Ahmad Shah Baba road crosses from the center of the district connects city center to
Charrahi Arterial.
o Charrahi Arterial is envisioned by KUDF as a corridor. It connects Nangarhar Highway to
Jalalabad Highway and crosses from center of the Nahia. It is envisioned to have a 60
ROW and would attract more population. These would increase connectivity and enhance
local economic development.

Proposed actions
 The community proposed several roads to be paved in the district , and prioritized pavement of
roads in blocks (7,14,15,16,19,23,24,25,31 and 32).
 As shown below, the Kabul Urban Design Framework proposes several new roads through a road
improvement plan, which would connect neighborhoods to the arterial roads and the district to
its surrounding districts.

Map 3.1: Road netwo rk – existing si tuati on Map 3.2: Road network – future plan
Source: Kabul Urban Design Framework Source: Kabul Urban Design Framework

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URBAN SITUATION ANALYSIS 9 DISTRICT 12

 Map 3.3: Coordi nate road im provement plan indicati ng cri tical roads to be paved in the short term
Source: Kabul Urban Design Framework

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Kabul ring road Corridor (KUDF)

Proposed roads for pavement Underpass/bridge

Community proposed areas
for street pavement
Map 3.4: Proposed p lan for I nfrastruc ture (Road Network and Transportation) Source: CFA study team

URBAN SITUATION ANALYSIS 10 DISTRICT 12

TRANSPORTATION

Existing situation
 Public transportation is a critical issue in D12. It was one of the key challenges raised by
community in the SWOT and visioning workshop.
 There is somewhat regular transportation from Butkhak square to Arzan Qimat bridge.
 All other areas do not have regular public transportation.
 Privately owned mini-buses and rickshaws are a key part of public transportation services.
 The nahia lacks traffic personnel and there are no traffic lights in most of the squares and
crowded places.
 There are no official bus stops and bus stations; passengers are picked and dropped on the road
and thus raising safety issues and blocking traffic flow.
 Bicycles are not widely used due to blocked sidewalks and safety issues in case using the vehicle
carriageway
 Street lighting is lacking.

Proposed Solution
 Construction of bus stations to be used by buses providing transportation services to commuters
towards city center.
 Construction of bus stops at convenient walking distances in order to encourage use of public
transportation.
 Installing traffic signals at intersections and crowded spots to regulate traffic flow and ensure
safety.
 Construction of sidewalks to be wide enough for use of bicycle s and walking people.
 Lighting streets would increase streets usability and maintain a degree of safety for the
pedestrians.

 The Kabul Urban Design Framework proposes seven BRT lines for the Kabul city. All the BRT lines
radiate from the city center to the outer perimeters of the city. District 12 would be covered by
three lines of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), namely Lines 2,3 and 4. These lines using Nangarhar
Highway, Ahmadshah Baba Mena avenue and Jalal Abad highway would connect the city center
to the Kabul ring road which crosses the eastern part of the district.
 BRT line 2 connects west to east of Kabul with a total length of 38 Km and 33 stations. This line
is proposed to serve a population of 400,000 in short term and 1 million in long term. The BRT
system will improve public transportation in Kabul city, including District 12.
 BRT Line 3 crosses the existing high density neighborhoods of Deh Afghanan along Salang Wat
Road is the busiest bus alignment today in Kabul. Having a total length of 34 Km and 32 stations
it linkw the northwest Kabul neighborhoods to the center city and then to the west . It would
serve a population of around 500,000 in short term and around 900,000 in long term.
 BRT line 4 also connects east and west Kabul. Unlike Line 2, however, Line 4 goes along Kabul -
Paghman Road and Ahmad Shah Baba Road, serving those Kabulis from the other side of Kabul
river. Line 4 is also an important link for Kabul and other cities to the east of Kabul in
Afghanistan.
 KUDF envisions D12 to be one of the most bicycle friendly district among Kabul city districts.
Below is proposal for bicycle paths to be provided in future to maintain the sustainability of
transportation choices available for citizens.

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 Map 3.5: Bus Rapi d Transit li nes (Source: KUDF)

Map 3.6: Bicycle and recreation paths and details (Source: KUDF)

TRAFFIC CONGESTION
Existing situation
 There are regular traffic jams in the following intersections:
o Butkhak Square
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o 2 Square
o Mamoriat Square
o Mahbas Square
o Dawood Khan Square
 Traffic personnel are not sufficient
 Traffic Signals are not available in most squares and crowded locations
 Street vendors and mini-buses uses lines of carriageway and disrupts traffic flow

Proposed solutions
 Construct alternative roads to relax traffic load on the crowded spots
 Relocate and regulate the street vendors to smoothen the traffic flow and free the whole
carriageway for vehicular use
 Install traffic signals in the intersections and crowded locations

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3.3.1.2 WATER
Existing situation
 District 12 has sufficient ground water because it is located along the Logar and Kabul rivers.
 However, there is no public water supply in this district, some parts are covered by privately
operated water supply networks, but mostly residents get water from shallow wells dug in their
house yards and/or from the cluster wells provided with hand pump. In some areas, residents
buy and store drinkable water.
 A company was expected to collaborate with government on providing drinking water to the
residents, but the system is not active yet.
 The district roads are wide enough to accommodate water supply and sewage system piping and
thus the district is easy to be covered by public water supply network.

Proposed actions
 According to the Kabul Urban Design Framework , AUWSSC has mid-term plans to bring drinkable
water to the planned areas of the district known as Ahmad Shah Baba Mena , but other parts of the
district would still rely on shallow wells and there are not short-term projects to bring drinkable
water to the residents.
 In long term, drinkable water would not remain a civic concern as the surface water from Shah
Toot dam will come in use. The Shah Toot dam is an ongoing project that will put surface water
along with the local underground water in use for drinking. The dam would also recharge the
aquifers through the Kabul river basin.
 Due to bare need and potential sources for water supply, it is proposed to bore deep wells along
the Logar river in Shina area and along Kabul river in Qalae Shanan area. The water from deep wells
will be pumped to the water treatment plant near the wellfield. Treated water will be pumped to
the elevated water tank. The elevated water tanks will make sufficient angle for the water to flow
in the network. The water supply network will be extended to the cluster neighborhoods in the
mentioned areas. The residents will collect water from the community supply systems built in every
cluster.

Map 3.6: Medium-Term and Long -Term Water Supply Network Expansion Areas Source: KUDF

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 Elevated Water Tank Areas not covered by city power network
Water Treatment Plant
Area to be covered by AUWSSC in mid term
Proposed direction of Water Pipes
Logar and Kabul rivers

Map 3.7: Proposed p lan for I nfrastruc ture (dri nkable water)
Source: CFA study team

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3.3.1.3 ELECTRICITY
Existing situation
 Most of the residential customers, commercial and industrial users have access to city power
supply.
 Some residents noted poor quality of electricity and dissatisfaction with long power -cuts.
 G28 and G35 are areas where the power network is not extended and thus they cannot use city
electricity power.
 Some streets of G14 and G15 are not connected to city power network.
 Floods threatening the poles settlement and causes cables failure; besides that, uncovered power
cables extending on top of residential houses is a community concern.
 The nahia is served through Butkhak substation.

Proposed Solutions:
 Extend city power network to areas where power is not available.
 Construct drainage canal to dispose water off the residential areas and protect power poles from
settlement.
 Identify risky areas where power cables pose potential risk to residents and cover cables or
relocate the power poles to areas where the risk is mini mized.

URBAN SITUATION ANALYSIS 14 DISTRICT 12

3.3.2 SOCIAL FACILITIES
STRENGTHS Existence of public and private schools
Existence of vocational institutes
Existence of private educational centers and universities
Existence of vital literacy high school
Existence of private religious schools
Existence of public and private libraries
Existence of duty-place public kindergarten
Existence of private kindergarten
Existence of 100 bed governmental hospital
Existence of private clinics and hospitals
Existence of health laboratories and drugstores
Existence of vacant land allocated for parks
Existence of community councils
Vacant plots allocated for gymnasium, playgrounds and planting

WEAKNESSES Poor educational quality in private schools

Lack of professional teachers
Lack of textbooks and laboratories in schools
Lack of kindergartens
Lack of teacher training institute
Inexistence of state-provided religious schools
Lack of public university
Longer waiting in governmental hospitals due to lack of personnel
Poor health services in private hospitals and clinics
Poor quality of medicines in private drugstores
Inexistence of standard health laboratories
lack of governmental health clinics
Sale of medicines without authorized prescription
Lack of sport and play equipment in parks for adults and children
Inexistence of toilets in parks

OPPORTUNITIES Existence of vacant plots

Existence of vacant plots allocated for construction of health clinics
Existence of vacant plots allocated for construction of green spaces and
sport facilities
Existence of experts of health sector
Existence of lands allocated for construction of parks
Professional adults seeking jobs
Existence of lands allocated for construction of markets and playgrounds

THREATS Unemployment rate is high

Lands allocated for clinics is being grabbed
Increasing amount of solid wastes disturbs health of residents
Unpaved streets causes different diseases
Existence of rabid dogs threat safety of residents
Use of inappropriate fuels in public baths and bakeries
Inexistence of slaughter facility puts the health of residents at risk
Grabbing of recreational and green space lands
Increasing number of addicted persons due to unemployment and lack of
sport facilities
Use of recreational parks by addicted persons threats users
Livestock use of parks and green spaces threats vegetation and greenery
Lack of personnel for safeguarding parks and green spaces
Poor irrigation system for parks
Grabbing of recreational and green space lands

URBAN SITUATION ANALYSIS 15 DISTRICT 12

 Increasing number of addicted persons due to unemployment and lack of
sport facilities
Use of recreational parks by addicted persons threats users
Livestock use of parks and green spaces threats vegetation and greenery
Lack of personnel for safeguarding parks and green spaces
Poor irrigation system for parks

PROJECTS PROPOSED Multi-disciplinary institute to be upgraded to university

BY THE COMMUNITY Construction of kindergartens
ON THE THEME OF Construction of building for vital literacy school
SOCIAL FACILITIES Construction of meeting room for female council
Establishment and construction of medical institute for female school
graduates
Construction of 4 health clinics in D12
Construction of a sport complex in D12
Construction of recreational parks and playgrounds

3.3.2.1 EDUCATIONAL FACILTIES

Existing situation
 The district is to some extent decently covered by governmental schools, though these are mostly
located in the planned areas.
 The capacity of the existing school was reported as quiet low. Most of these schools are
combined primary, secondary and high schools, and thus there are an excessive number of
students which contributes to a low quality of education and inadequate facilities.
 Some of the informal/ unplanned settlements lack governmental schools, for example Qala e
Shanan, Pule Charkhi village and the southwestern part of the district. Residents thus needs to
commute long distances to reach schools
 Nahia staff reported that there are Nahia says that there are multiple kindergartens planned in
the detailed plans of the nahia

 Summary of facilities:
o There are 22 governmental schools and many private schools
o Private universities and religious schools are active in the district
o Governmental and private sector libraries not available
o No government kindergartens
 Key challenges:
o Limited educational equipment in schools
o Lack of qualified teachers and textbooks
o Inexistence of teacher training Institute
o Inexistence of state-owned Madrasas
o Inexistence of kindergartens

Proposed actions
 Construction of schools in deprived areas (shown with orange dashed -line in Map 3.8)
 The community proposed:
o The multi-disciplinary institute to be upgraded to university level .
o Construction of kindergartens: 3 kindergartens proposed in Block#1, Block#4 and Block#9
o A vital literacy school to be established.
o Upgrading of existing schools in general is proposed so that the schools get equipped
with libraries and laboratories. Upgrading of the existing schools include adding new and
modern classrooms to increase the capacity and quality of education.

URBAN SITUATION ANALYSIS 16 DISTRICT 12

 Existing schools Proposed schools
Existing parks Proposed parks
Existing clinics Proposed clinics
Underserved areas Upgrade existing schools

Map 3.8: Proposed p lan for s ocial facilities Source: CFA study team

3.3.2.2 HEALTH FACILITIES

Existing Situation
 There is one governmental hospital and 3 governmental clinics in the district.
 There are some private hospitals and clinics
 The number of governmental hospitals and clinics not sufficient to meet the needs of residents
(refer to Map 3.9 for details), thus there are long waiting queues for getting health services in
governmental facilities. This issue raises complaints about the services provided.
 Governmental health services are not in close proximity for residents, thus many residents have to
rely on private clinics which are not affordable for the poor and low-income groups.
 There are complaints about availability of medicines and its quality in private health clinics, the
professional personnel in governmental health facilities and the lack of standard medical
laboratories

Proposed Actions
 Construction of more health clinics: the community proposed construction of four clinics.
 Establishment of a medical institute for female school graduates.
 Equipping existing health facilities with better tools and equipment
 Increasing number of professional staff in health services facilities to improve the quality of
services being offered, and shorten the waiting time of patients.

URBAN SITUATION ANALYSIS 17 DISTRICT 12

Map 3.9: Access to health facilities in Kabul Source: Kabul Urban Design Framework

3.3.2.3 RECREATION
 The district overall has sufficient number of parks, particularly in the planned areas where
recreational facilities were considered in the outset of planning and development has occurred.
The unplanned areas are mostly surrounded by agriculture and green areas and there are no parks
 Being bordered by two rivers the district is home to a set of fertile agricultural lands which helps
release the stress of urban life.
 There are 11 parks being used by the residents and twenty more plots dedicated for
neighborhood parks in the district,
 Private sport halls and gyms are available

Key Challenges:
 Unplanned areas lack parks allocated lands
 Existing parks are not equipped with suitable playing tools for different age group users
 Seating is not available in most of the parks and in case of availability, are not located in a
suitable place with shadow and a good prospect.

Proposed Actions:
 Determine land for construction of parks in unplanned areas, as the district is developing fast and
in near future no land would be empty to be used as Community Park.
 Existing parks should be equipped with suitable playing equipment so that these facilities can
attract more users and become points for socialization.
 Protect green areas along the rivers: Prevent development in vicinity of the rivers as these edges
are considered to become part of network of recreation and non -motorized transportation.
 The KUDF proposes some key recreational projects in District 12 of which river greenway is the
most important. These projects will serve as a platform for tourist attraction, recreation, cultural
programming and family-oriented activities. These projects include green streets (Kabul-
Nangarhar Highway, Ahmad Shah Baba Road), canal greenways, and green development along
the Kabul and Logar rivers.

URBAN SITUATION ANALYSIS 18 DISTRICT 12

Map 3.9: Key KUDF recreation projects i n Distric t 12 Source: Kabul Urban Design Framework

3.3.3 ENVIRONMENT
STRENGTHS Existence of solid waste collection system
Existence of solid waste collection points
Existence of septic tanks
Existence of drainages
Existence of green spaces

WEAKNESSES Poor solid waste management system

Lack of solid waste collection points
Lack of public awareness about solid waste management
Lack of personnel for cleaning and greenery

OPPORTUNITIES Land allocated for parks and recreational areas

THREATS Construction of inappropriate cesspools which threatens underground water

Lack of attention to greenery and planting
Land grabbing of green spaces and vacant lands
Chemicals being used in agriculture and greenery
Loss of trees and plants due to existence and poor shepherdship of livestocks

PROJECTS PROPOSED Construction of solid waste collection points

BY THE COMMUNITIES Recycling facility for solid wastes and wastewater
ON ENVRIONMENT Construction of green spaces

3.3.3.1 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Existing situation
 Solid waste management system in the district is better than in other Kabul district’s and thus it is
not an urgent civic concern.
 The solid waste is collected by the municipality and carried to dumping site.

In summary the existing situation is as follows:

 Approximately 300 cubic meters of solid waste generates daily in Nahia while Nahia can transport
only 250 to 300 cubic meters, the remaining solid waste is dumped informally or left untouched
in streets, causing blockage of drainages.
 The Nahia has four Kamaz, one dumtruck, one Hino and one broken Sizo, nine Zaranj and a pack
loader vehicles. There are 72 staff working for cleaning department of the Nahia.

URBAN SITUATION ANALYSIS 19 DISTRICT 12

  Solid wastes are collected into communal waste collection points and then transported to Gazak
dumping site by Nahia

Proposed Actions
 Separate and process solid waste into wet and dry and encourage re-use of wet waste and
recycling which can thus reduce volume of solid waste to be transported. And raise community
awareness about sorting of solid waste.

Figure 3.1 Solid waste sorti n g, prop osed by KUDF

 Construct communal solid waste collection points in unplanned areas. Solid waste is collected
into informal collection points and most of the time dispersed to around areas disturbing houses
nearby and people crossing the area.
 The solid waste management system is anticipated to be improved with transfer stations in the
future. The Kabul Urban Design Framework proposes 9 transfer stations, provided with Material
Recovery Facility and composting, in the outer city areas and a new landfill in the west of Kabul
city. These transfer stations will significantly improve the current system. As estimated by KUDF,
about 30% of the Kabul urban waste is recyclable, and 45% is compostable. The Material
Recovery Facility and composting have the potential to reduce the landfilled waste by 75%. This
reduction will extend the life of the landfill by 10 -15 years.

URBAN SITUATION ANALYSIS 20 DISTRICT 12

Map 3.10: Service zones for 9 new transfer s tations Source: Kabul Urban Design Framework

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3.3.3.2 SANITATION
Existing Situation
 The lands of the district has relatively flat topography, thus disposal of wastewater remains a
major civic concern for the residents. This issue is much more serious in unplanned and
organically developed neighborhoods.
 Planned areas use holding/septic tanks
 Unplanned areas use either poorly constructed cesspools or use traditional latrine type toilets
 There is not sufficient storm water drainage.
 Holding tanks and cesspools are not constructed with a good standard thus contaminates
underground water which is used by most residents throw shallow wells.

Proposed Actions
 Establish community septic tanks in unplanned areas and connect generating points to these
tanks through proper channels network.
 Construct drainage canals to dispose the surface water and stormwater away from streets.
o Construct Nawrozabad canal to Kabul river (Shown on the map #1)
o Construct canal from Malalai Square to Logar river (2)
o Construct canal from Amaniat project to Logar river (3)
o Construct canal in front of Pule Charkhi prison towards Kabul river (4)
 Consider road side drainage in a manner which can accommodate the stormwater being collected
from the streets.
 According to KUDF, the planned parts of the district would be covered by urban sewer system. A
canal to collect wastewater from planned areas with a total length of 5,400 meters would go
through Ahmad Shah Baba Mena and reach a waste water treatment plant located in vicinity of
Kabul river at the northern part of the district.

URBAN SITUATION ANALYSIS 21 DISTRICT 12

 Nawroz Abad Canal


Pule Charkhi Canal

Charrahi Canal

 Amaniat Project Canal

Malai-to Kabul river Canal



Existing roads KUDF envisioned WWTP

Proposed canals
KUDF envisioned canal

Map 3.11: Prop osed plan fo r sanitation Source: CFA study

team

3.3.3.3 AIR POLLUTION

Existing situation
 The air pollution in Kabul city is extremely hazardous.
 Based on an assessment done by the Afghanistan's National Protection Agency, the amount of
3
particulate matter in the first 250 meters from the ground is measured as 527 µg/m , while 150
3
µg/m is the standard quality. Based on air emission calculations, the below categories are the
main sources of pollution in Kabul city:
1. Particulate emissions from road traffic
2. Pollution from the tail pipes of passenger vehicles and trucks
3. Emissions from burning tires, wood, coal, plastic bags, plastic bottles and used motor oil
4. Emissions from diesel fired electric generation
5. Emissions inventory (total emissions)
 The main sources of air pollution, particularly in District 12, are emissions from burning tires,
wood, coal, plastic bags, and plastic bottles and used motor oil by residents and small local
businesses like public baths and bakeries.

Proposed actions
 In order to mitigate air pollution in District 12, it is recommended to apply strict measures and
monitor the emission sources to prevent air pollution. In addition, uplifting the power supply
would reduce dependence on environment-disturbing fuels and would help having cleaner air.
 Urban green also helps filter the air and improves the air quality. To increase urban green areas, it
is possible to manage green development alongside the proposed roads for pavement. In
addition, the Greenery Department of the Kabul Municipality could undertake specific programs,
together with the communities, to plant trees alongside main roads of the district.
 Moreover, the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) has the 'Green Belt' project
ongoing in Kabul city. The Green Belt project, responsible for green development in the

URBAN SITUATION ANALYSIS 22 DISTRICT 12

 mountains of the city, will also contribute to alleviating the air pollution in the district. The
projects started in 2016 and will complete in 2020.

KUDF proposed Logar Riverside to be a breathing source for Kabul city, it would filter the air and pump
clean air to the settlements alongside the river. It would also be part of the recreational network
equipped with bicycle paths and some other recreational facilities.

3.3.4 LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

STRENGTHS Nahia office encouraging business
Existence of working opportunities in small scale industries
Existence of two harvesting seasons lands
Existence of expert farmers
Lands allocated for construction of parks and greenery
Existence of dams
Existence of roads for carrying products

WEAKNESSES Place for vendors not specified

Vendors and wheelbarrows caused road blockage
Unemployment causes addiction
Lack of water for agriculture
Lack of technical equipment for agriculture
Lack of market for agricultural products
Lack of improved seeds
Inexistence of cold storage for agricultural products
Lack of government attention to agriculture and horticulture

OPPORTUNITIES Lands appropriate for construction of large scale factories

Existence of high potential for construction of vocational school
Existence of high potential for vendors
Vacant lands available appropriate for agriculture
Existence of expert farmers

THREATS Vendors are obliged to pay for authorities/influential people

Lack of space for wheelbarrows and rickshaws
Professional and expert people not employed
Loss of agricultural land due to conversion to building use 18

PROJECTS PROPOSED Construction of an industrial park

BY THE COMMUNITY Specifying and adjusting places for vendors
ON THE THEME OF LED Construction of a vocational school for youths
Construction of canals
Construction of water reservoir for irrigation
Construction of standard dams
Construction of cold storage for agricultural products
Establishment of agricultural cooperatives
Distribution of improved seeds

3.3.4.1 COMMERCIAL
 Major commercial activities occur along the main roads of Ahmad Shah Baba, Charrahi arterial,
Charrahi Dowom square, Dawood Khan square and Mahbas square.
 These roads have the potential to become the primary places for intensive growth. The Kabul
Urban Design Framework proposes Ahmad Shah Baba road and Charrahi road as the most
important commercial corridors. There would be high-density housing, mixed-use development,
and public-facing institutional uses along the boulevard.

URBAN SITUATION ANALYSIS 23 DISTRICT 12

  KUDF also proposes a network of roads to develop as neighborhood spines with dense residential
housing, services and commercial activities along these spines.
 These corridors and spines would be the first places to invest in major infrastructure. Once road
improvements are made, commercial growth will expand around these roads that will put a
positive impact on the local economic development in the district.

3.3.4.2 PRODUCTION
Existing Situation
 Agriculture plays a vital role in livelihoods of the residents of this district.
 A strength of the district is the presence of expert farmers, according to the community.
 29% of the land in this district is agricultural (SoAC, 2015).
 Lack of water, improved seeds and modern machinery were pointed out as main challenges for
agriculture during the visioning workshop
 Other challenges limiting the optimization of agriculture are: lack of market for products,
inexistence of cold storage and lack of government incentives for farmers.
 Currently 13% of the district land is classified as vacant plots and 3% as barren land.

Proposed Actions
 Construct dams to help divert water towards agricultural fields
 KUDF also emphasized the importance and proposed preservation of agricultural lands. KUDF
proposed the edges of Kabul and Logar rivers to be the most vibrant places for urban agricultural
activities.
 It is also proposed by KUDF to widen the river corridor up to 30 meters to each side of the river,
this would create an opportunity for community farming and cleaning the Kabul river.

Map 3.14: Prop osed plan fo r widening Logar river corri dor in eastern Kabul (Left), and Kabul river corri dor i n
District 9 and Dis trict 1 2 (Rig ht)
Source: Kabul Urban Design Framework

URBAN SITUATION ANALYSIS 24 DISTRICT 12

 Agriculture areas to be preserved

Existing street vendors

Potential areas for vendors relocation

3.3.5 GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

STRENGTHS Highways in the south and north as catalysts for development
Existence of planned neighborhood
WEAKNESSES Existence of unplanned areas
OPPORTUNITIES Existence of vacant land suitable for highrise and midrise residential buildings
Existence of vacant land for establishing social facilities
THREATS Unplanned development
Loss of agricultural lands
Land grabbing

 Kabul city has been experiencing sudden growth in population and urbanization over the last two
decades. Unplanned urbanization has been expanding to the edges of the city, bringing certain
challenges such as congestion and heightened security . There has been limited control over this
informal growth in the city.
 Generally, when population increases in an urban area, it is required to define clear directions for
urban expansion and densify key locations to maintain smart growth. This requires deliberate
actions by government organizations and actors.
 The KUDF sets out a key aim to guide growth of the city to the east of the city. District 12 is
envisioned to host a significant amount of future growth, particularly due to the presence of
under-utilized land.
 The KUDF also emphasizes densification at major intersection areas of public transport and
proposes that future population growth should occur along Nangarhar Highway, Ahmad Shah
Baba road and Charrahi corridor.
 The KUDF also proposes a number of spines roads through the district.
 At the same time, it will be important to preserve agricultural land along Logar river in the west
of the district.

URBAN SITUATION ANALYSIS 25 DISTRICT 12

Map 3.15: Future gro wth are as Source: Kabul Urban Design Framework

Map 3.15: Future gro wth an d corri dors (righ t) and propos ed landuse Source: Kabul Urban Design Framework

URBAN SITUATION ANALYSIS 26 DISTRICT 12

 Capital Investment Plan (CIP) includes the projects, which are prioritized by the communities, the projects that reflect the SWOT analyses and projects of the
municipality, MUDH and involved line ministries. These projects are validated, planned for and co nfirmed by the stakeholders in the Working and Advisory
Groups, considering the technical solutions, budget, time, and land availability. The implementation of the projects in the m ost vulnerable and needy
settlements is promoted. The total costs of the pr ojects are estimated approximately.

TOTAL RESPONSIBLE
THEMES

CATEGORIES PROBLEM PROJECTS RECOMMENDATIONS UNIT QUANTI APPROX. TIMELINE FUNDING

TY COST PARTNER
(USD)
ROAD Poor accessibility Pavement of roads  ROW = 12-60 meters
NETWORK due to the limited (Check map 3.4 for  Roadside drainages
AND road network, location of roads)  Sidewalks
TRANSPORTATI unpaved and  Road greenery (trees)
ON obsolete paved  Lighting
roads and poor  Expropriation of houses if required to adjust the alignment of roads
public Road – 1 (ROW = 12 m) Km 1.8 648,000 Short term KM/CRIDA
transportation Road – 2 (ROW = 30 m) Km 2.8 2,520,000 Short term KM/CRIDA
Road – 3 (ROW = 12 m) Km 1.5 360,000 Short term KM
INFRASTRUCTURE

Road – 4 (ROW = 45 m) Km 1.6 2,160,000 Mid term KM

Road – 5 (ROW = 30 m) Km 2.1 1,890,000 Mid term KM
Road – 6 (ROW = 12 m) Km 2.2 720,000 Mid term KM
Road – 7 (ROW = 30 m) Km 1.3 1,170,000 Mid term KM
Road – 8 (ROW = 30 m) Km 1.7 1,530,000 Mid term KM
Road – 9 (ROW = 30 m) Km 1.3 1,170,000 Short term KM
Traffic jams due Construction of  Consider usability Number 2 400,000 Long term KM/CRIDA
to overloading overhead  Consider city-scape
bridges/Underpass in  Consider space for
crowded areas vendors
 Good lighting if
underpass is chosen
Lack of sewerage Construction of canal  Sewer canal Km 1.77 Mid term KM/CRIDA/A
system from Nawroz Abad to  Cover UWSSC/MU
 Storm water grates DL

27 URBAN SITUATION ANALYSIS DISTRICT 12

 Kabul river (shown #1
in Map 3.11)
Construction of canal  Sewer canal Km 7.53 Mid term KM/CRIDA/A
from Malali square to  Cover UWSSC/MU
Kabul river (#2)  Storm water grates DL
Construction of canal  Sewer canal Km 1.62 Mid term KM/CRIDA/A
from Amaniat project  Cover UWSSC/MU
to Logar river  Storm water grates DL
Pule Charkhi canal (#4)  Sewer canal Km 5.53 Mid term KM/CRIDA/A
 Cover UWSSC/MU
 Storm water grates DL
Lack of drinking Construction of water  Deep wells/water tank LS 450,000 Mid term AUWSSC
water supply networks  Water treatment
 Water supply network
EDUCATION Limited Construction of school  12 classrooms in each No. 5 500,000 Long term MOE
educational buildings building (2 floors)
facilities  Each classroom 8x6m
Upgrading the existing  Modern teaching LS 5 150,000 Mid term MOE
schools equipment
 Modern classrooms
Construction of public  4 rooms plus No. 3 300,000 Mid term MoLSMAD
kindergartens administration
 Recreation facilities
SOCIAL FACILITY

 Sanitary facilities
HEALTH Limited health Construction of basic  Single storey building No. 4 600,000 Medium MOPH
facilities and health clinic centers  First aid treatment term
inferior treatment facilities
 Building area 10x15m
Upgrading Hospital  Adding additional LS 1 450,000 Mid term MOPH
rooms
 Procuring additional
equipment
RECREATION Limited recreation Construction of  Greenery No. 5 300,000 Medium KM/CRIDA
and public recreational parks  Sports ground term
amusement Upgrading the existing  Recreation No. 5 200,000 Medium KM
parks  Seating area term
 Cafeteria
 Public toilets

28 URBAN SITUATION ANALYSIS DISTRICT 12

 SANITATION Poor sanitary Improving sanitary  Channelization Lump Sum 350,000 Mid term KM
conditions conditions in Qalae  Community septic AUWSSC
Shanan, Shina and tanks MUDL
Butkhak  Disposal and CRIDA
treatment
ENVIRONMENT

Flooding due to Construction of  Water diversion KM 1.5 400,000 Med term KM

storm water from stormwater drainage techniques
Gosfand Dara canals  Stone masonry
 Culverts
 (Detention Pond)
Riversides at risk Beautification of Kabul  Cleaning river LS 1 500,000 Mid term KM/CRIDA/
of land grabbing and Logar riversides  Fencing (at 30 meters MUDL
from the edge of
river)
 Planting
AGRICULTURE Low agricultural Construction of market  Fruit section No. 1 200,000 Mid term MAIL
economy due to for agricultural  Vegetable section Samsortya
limited water for products  Stocks KM
irrigation and Construction of  1.2 m height No. 2 30,000 Mid term
glut situation irrigation canal in  Cleaning the river bed
Butkhak area if required
LED

Construction of  Alongside the Kabul Lump Sum 150,000 Mid term

greenhouses river (possible
corridor)
Construction of a cold  Cold chain No. 1 250,000 Mid term
storage arrangements using
solar panels

Table 3.1: Capital Investment Plan for the feasible projects proposed by communi ties

29 URBAN SITUATION ANALYSIS DISTRICT 12

This SNAP outlines feasible public service delivery and infrastructure projects which would guide the
future development of the city towards community’s vision for an inclusive and prosperous city.

The outcomes of the SWOT analysis show that District 12 faces challenges in terms of accessibility, water,
sanitation, social facilities and agricult ural facilities. The spatial plans and projects proposed in the
preceding chapters have been developed to address these challenges and based on the community
projects identified by communities and aligned with the plans of government partners.

The SNAP identifies actions and investments for the medium term (5-year) growth and development of
the city. Projects from SNAP and CIP should be selected from across the city, to improve quality of life of
all residents and ensure balanced growth.

The next step is to take action. It is crucial to continue the participatory approach during the technical
proposal and the implementation as well as to share gained knowledge and experiences while learning -
by-doing. As the development of the city is an ongoing process, the SNAP should be updated in due
course.

CONCLUSION 30 District 12
VISIONING
(PROJECTS PROPOSED AND PRIORITIZED BY THE COMMUNITIES)
During the visioning, communities selected 8 projects in the theme of infrastructure, 11 projects in the
theme of social facilities, 2 projects in the theme of environment and 4 project on the theme of local
economic development. The communities voted for the projects and prioritized them as shown in the
below table. The top 3 projects with the highest number of votes were on roads, sanitation and drinkable
water.

THEME PROJECTS PROPOSED BY THE COMMUNITIES NUMBER OF VOTES

INFRASTRUCTURE Paving roads and streets (Pule Charkhi, Block 15,
Block 14, Block 7, Block 16, Nawabad and Butkhak) 60
Construction of overhead bridges/underpass in
crowded intersections 4
Organizing and operationalizing public transport (Milli
Bus) 16
Construction of bridge over Logar river in Shina area
to connect D12 and D16 24
Construction of water supply network 0
SOCIAL FACILITIES Upgrading Ahmad Shah Baba Mena multi-disciplinary
institute to University 70
Construction of vital literacy school in Block 9 4
Construction of kindergartens in Block 1-4 and 9 19
Construction of vocational high school in G25 54
Construction of four health clinics (G32, G25, G7 and
G13) 66
Construction of recreational parks in (Bagrami, Tapae
Dafe Hawa, Sheena village and Gozars 3,5,6,11-
16,33) 68
Construction of sport facilities in Blocks 3,4,12,13 17
and 14
ENVIRONMENT Establishing regular solid waste collection and
recycling system 36
Construction of Canalization system (Malalai Square
to Logar river, Nawrozabad to Kabul river, Amaniat
project to Logar river) 65
LOCAL ECONOMIC Construction of irrigation canals in agricultural areas 35
DEVELOPMENT Construction of cold storage and water 20
dams/reservoirs in agricultural areas
Regulating street vendors in different parts of the 32
district
Construction of industrial park in G23 near old 28
customs (Gomrak e Kohna)

ANNEX 31 District 12
REFERENCE

1. KABUL URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK

SASAKI
Ministry of Urban Development and Housing (MUDH), formerly MUDA
CRIDA

2018

2. THE STATE OF AFGHAN CITIES (SOAC), VOLUME 1 AND 2

United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-Habitat), Kabul
Ministry of Urban Development and Housing (MUDH), formerly MUDA
Kabul Municipality

2015

3. THE STUDY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MASTER PLAN FOR THE KABUL METROPOLITAN AREA
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Dehsabz City Development Authority (DCDA)
Ministry of Urban Development and Housing (MUDH), formerly MoUD

October 2009

4. KABUL CITY CURRENT STATUS REPORT FOR URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Dehsabz City Development Authority (DCDA)
Ministry of Urban Development and Housing (MUDH), formerly MoUD

June 2011

ANNEX 32 District 12
RECORDS OF THE MEETINGS
ND
2 ADVISORY GROUP MEETI NG
Date 28-07-2019
Venue Nahia Office, District 12
Participants Mr. Zmarai Kochi, D12 Manager, KM
Mr. Kamil Halimee, Urban Planning Officer, UN -HABITAT
Mr. Enamullah, Markets Department, D12
Engineer Khorshid, Engineering Department, District 12
Engineer Mujtaba, Engineering Department, District 12
Mr. Sayed Omar, Cleaning Department, District 12
Mr. Naseehullah, Social Organizer, UN-HABITAT
Purpose Presenting the SNAP to District officials

MEETING WITH THE NAHIA DEPUTY MANAGER AND THE ENGINNERING UNIT
Date 12-05-2019
Venue Nahia Office, District 12
Participants Mrs.Nazifa Oriakhail, Nahia Deputy Manager, District 12
Mr. Noorul Haq Noori, Team Leader , UN -H, District 12
Engineer Khorshid, Engineering Department, District 12
Engineer Mujtaba, Engineering Department, District 12
Mr. Sayed Omar, Cleaning Department, District 12
Purpose Data collection
ST
1 ADVISORY GROUP MEETING
Date 03-10-2018
Venue UN-Habitat office at Kabul Municipality, Deh Afghanan, Kabul
Participants Mr. Zmarai Kochi, D12 Manager, KM
Mr. Mohammad Izhar, Head of Environmental Department, MUDL
Mr. Abdul Hashim Jami, Urban Designer, CRIDA
Mr. Haris Haidari, Landscape Architect, CRIDA
Mr. Rafee Waseem, Adressing Engineer, UN-HABITAT
Mr. Esmatullah Hakimzada, M.control,
Mr. Mohammad Alem, Head of Engineer, D10, KM
Mr. Mohammadullah, Head of Engineering, D15, KM
Mr. Mohammad Edris Masumi, Team Leader D7, UN -HABITAT
Mr. Karimullah Omari, Senior Engineer, UN -HABITAT
Mr. Fawad Sediqi, Urban planning Officer, UN -HABITAT
Mr. Zarif Azimi, Urban planning Officer, UN-HABITAT
Mr. Mohammad Kamil Halimee, Urban Planning Officer, UN -HABITAT
Purpose Discussing the ongoing projects and plans of the partners in D7,10,12 and 15

SWOT, AND VISIONING WORKSHOP

Date 05-09-2018
Venue Mahtabe Sharq Hotel, District 16, Kabul
Participants Communities (Wakil-I-Gozar, CDCs, senior citizens, women, youth, teachers,
university students, businessmen & vendors, farmers, drivers, and kids)
Mr. Zmarai Kochi, District Manager, D12, KM
Mr. Sayed Sadullah Wahab, National Programme Coordinator, UN-Habitat
Mr. Zarif Azimi, Urban Planning Officer, UN-Habitat
Mr. Noorul Haq Noori, CFA team leader, D12, UN-Habitat
Mr. Kanishka Noori, CFA Operation Officer, UN-Habitat
Purpose Analyzing the existing situation using the SWOT practice and creating a
collective vision for the future development of the district

ANNEX 33 District 12