Aerial perspective of Pulau Muara Besar (Scenario 2)
Container Terminal, Marine Supply Base,
Ship Repair, Logistics, Manufacturing
Industries, Halal Food Industry Hub, ICT
Business Parks and an Integrated Petrol
Chemical Refinery.
The Community Zone was proposed
farther away from the industrial areas.
It would provide people working in PMB
with choice homes supported by quality
public facilities and an iconic Cultural
Centre. The sea space surrounding the
Zone would be a recreational amenity
and act as a buffer from the industrial
developments. The land would also
be re-profiled by land reclamation to
create an attractive and interesting living
environment for future communities. In
this Zone, a magnificent Celebration Bay
was proposed to establish a new identity
for the whole project as a jubilant
Waterfront City.
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Optimising on the serenity of
Pelompong Island, The Life Style Zone
was proposed to be developed as a
tourism magnet. The Pelompong Island
would be extended towards PMB Island
to create land for a Nature Park that
could accommodate exclusive seafront
residences, on-shore aquaculture farms
and a Fishery University. The Zone would
become an attractive tourism destination
with entertainment centre, resorts and an
international Cruise Terminal that would
position PMB as an eastern gateway to
Brunei Darussalam.
The key planning strategies proposed for
the island were:
• DEVELOPING PMB AS A LEADING
PORT IN BORNEO
In addition to the proposed
commercial Container Terminal, other
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terminals such as Marine Supply
Base, Dry and Liquid Bulk Terminals,
Fishery Wharfs for Aquaculture,
Cruise Terminal and Multi-Purpose
Terminal are proposed on the island.
• CREATING AN INTEGRATED
URBAN ENVIRONMENT
CONDUCIVE TO BUSINESSES
The diverse industrial activities
and services would be supported
with a liveable urban environment
that would enable PMB to
become a choice location for
business, leisure and living. A
total of 30,000 to 40,000 jobs
would be generated through this
development. Over 7,000 choice
homes would be developed to
form communities with integrated
provisions of cultural, recreational
and other public facilities.
Aerial perspective of Pulau Muara Besar (Scenario 1)
• ATTAINING ENVIRONMENTAL
SUSTAINABILITY ON AND
AROUND THE ISLAND
Environmentally sensitive areas
of the island would be protected.
Existing mangroves, including the
archaeological heritage along the
coast, would be respected and further
enhanced to become a 3 km long
Coastal Mangrove Park. Pelompong
Recreational Nature Reserve was also
proposed to be retained and further
extended to the north with new
recreational opportunities. A detailed
Environment Impact Assessment
would be conducted concurrently for
the proposed development. Careful
and optimal methods of reclamation
would be introduced to reuse the
dredged material from proposed
shipping channel, berthing and
anchorage areas.
• PROVIDING FOR THE EXCELLENT of a brand new and dynamic
URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE initiative, offering tremendous
This high profile economic and multi-faceted opportunities
development project would be for foreign investments. This has
accomplished with a strong and attracted international attention and
efficient network of urban utilities has helped open up the island for
and roads. To achieve this, urban economic development. Construction
solutions, such as a new desalination of public infrastructure, such as
plant, an integrated waste roads and utilities, together with the
management system, and a 1,000 feasibility study to develop the Sea
MW on-site LNG power generation Bridge Link connecting PMB to Muara
plant would be proposed to manage Town on the mainland are underway.
the future demands generated by
extensive industrial development on
the island. New road networks would
be developed, including the Muara-
PMB Sea Bridge Link connecting the
island to the mainland.
The PMB Masterplan was exhibited at
the Shanghai World Expo 2010 by the
Government of Brunei as a showcase
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 AFRICA

Royal Bafokeng
1 Kigali CBD and
Nyarugenge District
Masterplan, Rwanda

3
Nation Masterplan,
South Africa

Lekki New Township

Masterplan, Lagos,
Nigeria

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An urbanising CBD in the City of Kigali, Rwanda

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The last decade has seen tremendous growth in many parts of
Africa, lifting these countries out of their economic doldrums. Key
concerns in approaching development in the emerging cities of
Africa are to ensure that there is careful, strategic planning of this
growth, and that residents have a stake in their future. Measured
growth needs to move in tandem with increases in the standard
of living to safeguard the well-being of the economy and maintain
social stability.

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KIGALI CBD & NYARUGENGE DISTRICT
MASTERPLAN, RWANDA

BILLION
POPULATION GDP IN 2012
ENGAGED IN (RWF)
AGRICULTURE
BILLION
GDP BY
2040
(RWF)
NATURAL GAS
RESERVES FOUND

LAND UNDER NATURAL

CONSTRAINTS
EXISTING POPULATION
BELOW POVERTY LINE

EXISTING
HOUSEHOLD
SIZE POPULATION BY 2040 PROTECTED ENVIRONMENTALLY
SENSITIVE LAND IN 2040

HOUSEHOLD
URBAN
SIZE BY POPULATION
2040 BY 2040 EMPLOYMENT BY 2040

YEARS LIFE
HIGHEST IN AFRICAN EXPECTANCY
CONTINENT IN 2040

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New developments in Kigali CBD
Illustrative site plan of Kigali CBD

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AN ECONOMIC HUB
NESTLED IN THE “LAND
OF A THOUSAND HILLS”
KIGALI CBD & NYARUGENGE DISTRICT MASTERPLAN,
RWANDA

CLIENT City of Kigali, Rwanda

SITE AREA 134.2 km2
AWARD Singapore Institute of Planners (SIP) Awards 2010
- Best Overseas Planning Project Award

R
wanda, commonly referred to as
the “Land of a Thousand Hills”,
is witnessing rapid economic
growth and development induced by
its political stability and progressive
policies. The government’s “Vision
2020” envisages Rwanda as a modern
and economically strong nation, and a
regional leader of development in Africa.
Kigali City, the national capital,
celebrated the 100th year of its
founding in 2007. It is one of the
fastest growing cities in Africa with
the highest rate of urbanisation. Such
growth, however, can only be managed
with comprehensive planning of its
physical development. In view of this,
Rwanda’s Ministry of Infrastructure
undertook the development of the Kigali
Conceptual Masterplan (KCMP). The
KCMP requires detailed masterplans
for all three districts of the City to be
developed. Surbana Urban Planning
Group (SUPG) was tasked to develop
the detailed masterplan of one district,
the 134 km2 Nyarugenge District.
Besides this, SUPG was also tasked to
develop the Urban Design Plans for the
Central Business District (CBD) which is
located within the Nyarugenge District.
The whole planning area under SUPG
is referred to in the KCMP as a “Kigali
City Sub-area Planning Project”.
Before commencing on the
development of the Nyarugenge District
Masterplan, SUPG first had to analyse
the context of Kigali City. This would
establish the future development
scenarios and key sustainability issues
for the whole city. Following this, the
City Concept Plan was developed,
forming a framework in which the
District Masterplan would operate. In
the City Concept Plan, the following
needs of the City were identified:

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Aerial perspective of Kigali CBD
Urban design proposal for Kigali New CBD Core
• Accelerate economic growth;
• Attract investment opportunities;
• Create employment for citizens;
• Manage sensitive natural assets; and
• Position the city as the Financial
Hub of the Central African Region.
As Nyarugenge District is located
in Kigali City, its Masterplan would
have to support the city’s needs
and functions. Hence, the objectives
of the Masterplan were closely
associated with those of the city. The
key objectives were as follows:
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• To guide short, medium and long-
term physical development, based
on the social and economic needs
of the City and the District;
• To ensure adequate allocation of
land for residential, commercial,
industrial, infrastructure and
public facilities in order to create
sustainable and high quality
working and living environments;
• To create a modern and
attractive new image;
• To create state-of-the-art, attractive
commercial and office spaces in
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the CBD which will help launch
Kigali City as a regional hub;
• provide modern and
comprehensive housing options;
• To support development with
efficient infrastructure facilities; and
• To conserve and enhance the
natural and built assets.
Due to the hilly terrain of the District,
developable land is scarce, especially
for housing. To overcome this limitation,
SUPG proposed prudent management
of all available land and strategic land
Urban design proposal for Kigali CBD Phase 1
banking that would create new growth
areas. These measures would identify
land for revitalisation in the CBD,
rejuvenation of existing urban areas,
and development of new suburban
integrated residential townships.
Most importantly, opportunities were
created for the protection of sensitive
wetlands and development of a network
of parks and linkages. Although
these measures were unpopular with
private landowners, stakeholders were
supportive and determined to make
the District, especially Kigali City — an
attractive place to live, work and play.
The Nyarugenge District Masterplan was
awarded the Best Overseas Planning
Project in 2010 by the Singapore Institute
of Planners. The Masterplan has since
kick-started Kigali City’s rejuvenation
and led to rapid development in many
parts of the District. It has also given
Kigali City a unique identity and set
it apart from others in the Central
African Region. Phase 1 of the CBD
has been launched and has attracted
both local and foreign investments.
To assist the implementation of the
District Masterplan, SUPG continues to
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actively train local district government
officials and technicians in Singapore.
In addition, SUPG’s key planners hold
consultative roles in evaluating the
submissions of planning projects.
This form of relationship between
the client and SUPG is a positive and
definitive step towards achieving the
vision of the District Masterplan.
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ROYAL BAFOKENG NATION
MASTERPLAN, SOUTH AFRICA

BILLION
RAND PORTFOLIO
EXISTING POPULATION

MILLION
RAND ANNUAL INCOME
POPULATION BY 2035

MILLION
EMPLOYMENT BY 2035

RAND ANNUAL BUDGET

LAND EXISTING
UNDER VILLAGES IN URBANISED AREA IN 2035
MINING 5 REGIONS

GDP FROM INTEGRATED EXISTING

MINING HOUSEHOLD
SECTOR TOWNSHIPS SIZE
IN 2012 BY 2035

GDP FROM
MINING
SECTOR HOUSEHOLD
BY 2035 VILLAGES BY 2035 SIZE BY 2035

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Savannah landscape of Royal Bafokeng Nation
Proposed structure plan of Royal Bafokeng Nation

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LAND OF THE DEW
MOVING INTO THE
22ND CENTURY
ROYAL BAFOKENG NATION MASTERPLAN,
SOUTH AFRICA
CLIENT Royal Bafokeng Nation
SITE AREA 1,200 km2
AWARD Singapore Institute of Planners (SIP) Awards 2008
- Best Overseas Planning Project Merit Award
R
oyal Bafokeng Nation (RBN)
covers a land area of 1,200 km2
and is located within the
Northwest Province of the Republic of
South Africa. It is blessed with a very
picturesque savannah landscape and is
rich in minerals. Although referred to as
a Nation, it is a community guided by
Tswana traditional laws and under the
jurisdiction of South African laws.
RBN Masterplan originated from the
Nation’s leader Kgosi Leruo Molotlegi’s
vision to diversify the economy from
traditional mining activities. He wanted
to lead RBN into a new phase of physical
infrastructure development that will
create sustainable growth and prosperity
for the community. In the long-term,
RBN will achieve improved economic
development, good housing and public
facilities, employment opportunities
and an attractive environment that will
sustain a talented population.
Together with the Bafokengs, Surbana
Urban Planning Group (SUPG) set out the
vision “Vibrant Community Celebrating
Lives” for the Masterplan. The tribal land
on which the Masterplan was developed
held tremendous significance to the
Bafokengs, as it was repurchased by
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their forefathers from the previous white
South African Government with their
mining wages. Today, Kgosi Molotlegi
appreciates the value of his land and
wants it to be developed efficiently to
benefit future generations of Bafokengs.
He wants to optimise the land for the
best use, just like how Singapore is
able to do so successfully. Thus, the
Masterplan introduced a systematic
and comprehensive approach towards
the planning and allocation of land, so
that every Bafokeng would benefit and
develop a strong sense of ownership —
just like every Singaporean owns a home
and remains committed to the nation.
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Urban design proposal for the Sports City

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Aerial perspective of the Urban Core in Phokeng
Most importantly, the King wanted to
replicate the Singapore spirit whereby
ownership inspired the community to
uplift their living standards and create a
liveable future for the Nation. To allocate
land fairly and judiciously, a set of land
allocation guidelines were developed,
with respect to land allocation precedents
and especially to older Bafokengs who
still cling dearly to traditional practices.
Other strategies on financing, housing
design, infrastructure and community
facilities were also recommended.
Like Singapore, a strong legal and
institutional framework is necessary
to translate strategies into policies.
Hence, a similar framework was tailored
for RBN, including the setup of taskforces
and procedures, for reviewing and
approval of land allocation for Bafokengs
and private investors. Even the roles and
responsibilities of the members of the
taskforces were established to
great details. Essentially, the primary
roles of the taskforces were to implement
land utilisation strategies for housing
and its related public facilities uses (live),
employment & business uses (work)
and green and recreational uses (play).
To do these, the taskforces would
need to look into education, housing
and economic development; socio-
cultural development; institutional
development; land development; and
environmental protection.
Another major issue addressed by the
Masterplan was to transform Phokeng,
presently the rural capital of RBN, into
a new regional centre in the Rustenburg
Municipality. This regional concept was
similar to Singapore’s Concept Plan
of having three regional centres. As a
regional centre, Phokeng would house
key facilities such as an iconic Art
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and Design Centre, an Excellence Hub
(education centre for art and design) and
a Sports City.
Elsewhere, the Masterplan organised
villages through amalgamation and
restructuring to allow for efficient
infrastructure development and public
facilities provision. In more picturesque
and exclusive settings, a few resort
clusters were also proposed to make RBN
a tourist attraction, tapping on the strong
tourism industries in South Africa.
The RBN Masterplan is the first of its
kind in South Africa to address long-
term physical development in such a
holistic manner. It will be a model for
other African regions as they seek to
move away from ad-hoc, piecemeal
planning and development of the
past that often led to inefficient use
and under-utilisation of land.
SURBANA URBAN PLANNING GROUP
LEKKI NEW TOWNSHIP MASTERPLAN,
LAGOS, NIGERIA

LINEAR
PARKS FROM LAGOS CITY

MILLION
GREEN & GROSS FLOOR
OPEN SPACES AREA BY 2035

GFA FOR COMMERCIAL USE CENTRAL ACTIVITY SPINE

PRESERVED MANGROVES
ROAD
COVERAGE
TO PROMOTE
WALKING
TO BECOME THE NEW RESIDENT POPULATION BY 2035
LANDMARK OF LAGOS

MINUTES
DRIVE FROM
FUTURE AIRPORT PROJECT COMPLETION DATE UNITS OF HOUSING BY 2035

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Urban design proposal for Residential District

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THE EQUATORIAL LAGOS —
GARDEN SANCTUARY
OF THE ATLANTIC
LEKKI NEW TOWNSHIP MASTERPLAN,
LAGOS, NIGERIA
CLIENT Asset & Resource Management Company Limited,
Lagos, Nigeria
SITE AREA 1,560 ha
T
he Lekki Peninsula, located in the
eastern fringe of metropolitan
Lagos, is slated to be the new
city centre of Lagos. Its position will be
realised once the nation’s first proposed
economic zone, in which it is located, is
implemented. The Peninsula is presently
constrained by poor accessibility and
soil conditions. These are hampering
development of its vast unencumbered
area. Nevertheless, Lekki Peninsula still
holds tremendous potential to become
the single growth area that will revive
Lagos’s economy.
Prior to Surbana Urban Planning Group
(SUPG)’s commission, the developments
in Lekki Peninsula were ad hoc and
detached from the strategies established
for Lagos. As a result, Lekki Peninsula
suffered from the lack of public
infrastructure, coordinated services,
development objectives, as well as
severe environmental degradation.
SUPG took on the challenge to conceive
a community-centric Masterplan for
a new township in Lekki Peninsula.
Located 35 km east of Victoria Island
between the arterial Lekki-Epe and the
Atlantic Ocean, the 1,560 ha Township
was designed to focus on building
residential neighbourhoods. It would
accommodate a population that
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would service the demands of Lagos’s
expansion programme. It would also
include a media-tech park, recreation
and commercial facilities as added
attractions for the Township residents.
SUPG formulated the objectives of
the Masterplan through intensive
deliberation with the stakeholders.
These would address priorities, resolve
policy constraints and capitalise on
opportunities. SUPG also put in place
a system of coordinated efforts to
build the neighbourhoods by phases.
Ultimately, the neighbourhoods
would accommodate an estimated
population of 120,000.
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Aerial perspective of Lekki New Township
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Urban design proposal for Business Park District
A significant feature of the Township
was the application of Crime Prevention
Through Environmental Design (CPTED),
in the planning of communities in each
neighbourhood. The intention was
to ensure safety and security for the
residents based on CPTED’s strategy
that proper design and effective use of
the built environment can reduce crime,
reduce the fear of crime and improve the
quality of life. Hence, the Lekki Township
Masterplan emphasised the placement of
physical features, activities and people
to maximise visibility and foster social
interaction, within the private and public
spaces of a community.
In the Township Masterplan, the
community-centric neighbourhood
is recognised as a unique model for
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housing development in Lekki Peninsula.
The Masterplan itself also serves to
demonstrate the usefulness of urban
planning as a tool to manage and
support economic growth. In fact, this
has raised the awareness that Lagos
needs a comprehensive and integrated
Masterplan in order for it to position
Lekki Peninsula as the new economic
catalyst in the Nigeria sub-region.
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MIDDLE EAST

Al Wakra
1 Al Khor
Municipality
Masterplan, Qatar

3
Municipality
Masterplan, Qatar

Al Sahan Airport

4
City Concept
Plan, Doha, Qatar

Al Salam City

5
Masterplan, Umm
Al Quwain, UAE

Zayed Global
City Masterplan,
Abu Dhabi, UAE

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McMansions in the desert

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 The past few decades has brought wealth and rapid development
to parts of the Middle East. With this growth comes the associated
pitfalls of rapid urbanisation, such as a car-centric infrastructure
that ironically limits mobility, concerns about sustainability in the
context of a harsh environment, and how to ensure that local
traditions weather the assault of modernisation. A comprehensive
planning approach needs to be adopted to ensure long-term
viability of these cities.

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AL KHOR MUNICIPALITY
MASTERPLAN, QATAR

NATIONAL POPULATION
BY 2032
HIGHEST PER CAPITA INCOME

EXPAT POPULATION BY 2032

HIGHEST NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION

GDP BY
2032

EXISTING POPULATION

FIFA WORLD CUP HOSTED BY QATAR

BELOW POVERTY LINE GDP IN
OIL & GAS

EMPLOYMENT COMMERCIAL
EXPAT MALE : FROM SPACE PER CAPITA
FEMALE RATIO CONSTRUCTION

TOTAL QATARIS WORK QATARI

POPULATION IN GOVERNMENT HOUSEHOLD
OF QATAR SECTOR SIZE

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Aerial perspective of Al Khor Waterfront

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REVIVAL OF AN
ARABIAN WATERFRONT
AL KHOR MUNICIPALITY MASTERPLAN,
QATAR

CLIENT Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Urban Planning, Qatar

SITE AREA 1,551 km2
AWARD Singapore Institute of Planners (SIP) Awards 2010
- Best Urban Design Project Award

T
he Al Khor Municipality Masterplan,
called for by the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Urban
Planning (MMUP) of Qatar, was to put
in place steps to facilitate urban growth,
while preserving Al Khor’s distinctive
natural assets and historical identity.
The plan will address the increasing
economic and population growth
brought forth by unprecedented
industrial developments at Ras Laffan,
north of Al Khor. The new masterplan,
to be prepared at the Municipal, City
and Downtown levels, will guide the
Municipal’s physical development
for the next 25 years up to 2032.
With a land area of 1,551 km2, the
Municipality of AI Khor is the greenest
area in Qatar. Its capital, Al Khor city, is
one of the oldest settlements and the
largest urban centre in Qatar, outside
Greater Doha. Due to its scale and
heritage, data collection and site analysis
were critical in the planning process.
Also, to be thorough in understanding
the Municipal’s economic, social and
environmental issues, meetings with the
Municipality office, MMUP and relevant
stakeholders were held regularly. It was
after integrating the SWOT (strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and
threats) analysis and the aspirations of
stakeholders that the vision of Al Khor
Municipality as the “Emerald Oasis” of
Qatar was developed. The inspiration of
the vision was drawn from the Municipal’s
precious and unique heritage assets, its
elegant traditional urban spaces, and its
network of farms and mangrove forests
— which collectively form the green lung
of Qatar. This green lung is recognised by
UNESCO as a protected Biosphere site
dating back to 1200 BC.
Surbana Urban Planning Group’s (SUPG)
Masterplan integrated the Municipality’s
two main urban areas of Al Khor and
Al Thakira towns. It optimised landuses

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Urban design proposal for Al Khor Steps

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Urban design proposal for Al Khor commercial centre
around the scenic Al Khor bay and
introduced recreational parks and other
facilities between the two towns, to form
the new city of Al Khor.
In contrast to the modern and high-
density character of Greater Doha, Al
Khor was planned to have an idyllic
suburban environment to showcase
its extensive mangrove forest along
the scenic bays, and as a place with
strong local architectural heritage. This
development direction would eventually
lead Al Khor to become the most livable
city, as well as a touristic and cultural
destination in Qatar.
A key strategy to demonstrate the
Government’s commitment to breathe
new life into Al Khor was to redevelop
its downtown. This project would restore
precious heritage sites, revitalise existing
communities and reconnect it to the
heritage waterfront. In tandem, other
initiatives such as detailed zoning plans
to ensure optimal landuse and policies
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to encourage sustainable design were
undertaken. Urban projects were also
planned for implementation over the
25-year masterplan period.
With the new Masterplan, Al Khor
Municipality is expected to attract
investments and facilitate robust
economic growth in the northern part of
Qatar. This will complement the industrial
driven economic growth of Ras Laffan,
making Al Khor an attractive place for
work, live and play.
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AL WAKRA MUNICIPALITY
MASTERPLAN, QATAR

NATIONAL POPULATION
BY 2032

HIGHEST PER CAPITA INCOME

EXPAT POPULATION BY 2032

HIGHEST NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION

GDP BY
2032

EXISTING POPULATION

FIFA WORLD CUP HOSTED BY QATAR

BELOW POVERTY LINE GDP IN
OIL & GAS

EMPLOYMENT COMMERCIAL
EXPAT MALE : FROM SPACE PER CAPITA
FEMALE RATIO CONSTRUCTION

TOTAL QATARIS WORK QATARI

POPULATION IN GOVERNMENT HOUSEHOLD
OF QATAR SECTOR SIZE

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Aerial perspective of Al Wakra Downtown

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THE RADIANT SOUTH
OF QATAR
AL WAKRA MUNICIPALITY MASTERPLAN,
QATAR
CLIENT Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Urban Planning, Qatar
SITE AREA 2,500 km2
T
he State of Qatar is endowed with
numerous oil fields and the largest
single non-associated gas reserve
in the world. Revenue generated from
the oil and gas businesses has resulted
in an economic boom, making Qatar
one of the richest nations in the world.
This wealth has fuelled investments in
other sectors, such as finance, real estate,
infrastructure, education, healthcare,
tourism and sports. To sustain Qatar’s
rapid growth, the government sees the
need for a comprehensive and long-term
plan that will guide physical developments
in tandem with economic success.
In March 2007, Surbana Urban Planning
Group (SUPG) was appointed by the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Urban
Planning (MMUP) of Qatar to draw up a
masterplan for one of its Municipalities
— the Al Wakra Masterplan 2032. It
was to serve as the blueprint for the
Municipality’s physical development in
the next 25 years, and to support a 12-
fold increase in population from 50,000
to 612,000. The masterplan would allow
for rapid physical transformation at a
pace to be managed at the Municipality,
City and Downtown levels.
The Al Wakra Municipality, located in
the southern-most tip of Qatar, was
envisioned as the “The Radiant South”.
This vision would create a prosperous
multi-faceted Municipality with diversity
in population, economic activities,
architecture and landscape.
SUPG outlined the following key
objectives for the development of
the Al Wakra Masterplan 2032:
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• Create a progressive and exciting
new image for Al Wakra by
reconstructing the urban fabric and
character, whilst addressing and
incorporating the aspirations and
concerns of the people.
• Guide short, medium and
long-term physical development
based on the social and economic
needs of the Municipality, City and
Town, up to the year 2032.
• Create a sustainable and high
quality living environment by
ensuring adequate allocation of
land for residential, commercial,
industrial, infrastructure and public
facilities, as well as conserving and
enhancing the natural assets and
built environment.
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Aerial perspective of Al Wakra Waterfront
• Identify and mitigate possible
negative impacts of on-going
construction projects within and
around Al Wakra Municipality.
The key highlights of the Masterplan that
would provide the Municipality with a
unique position and branding were:
• A Regional Centre as the new
anchor for growth
This centre would serve the whole
Municipality and be positioned as an
attractive destination for investments
in one compact location.
• A 15 km long waterfront revived
for public use
The 15 km long waterfront is one of
the few publicly accessible natural
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beaches in Qatar. It would be revived
as a key urban attraction, lined with
various recreational and cultural
facilities. The surrounding historic
district with its distinctive Qatari
architecture would also be conserved.
• Residential planned to address
diversity in population
To develop and maintain a high
quality living environment, the
Masterplan focused on conserving
and enhancing the quality of
the built environment within the
Municipality. The allocation of land
for residential use would cater for
each of the three distinctive core
population groups: Qatari nationals,
expatriate professionals and other
expatriate workers.
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The residential population of Al
Wakra City would be increased by
accommodating more expatriate
professionals. This would achieve a
critical population mass and density
needed in order to support a full range
of public and infrastructure facilities.
As sustainability and environmental
protection of the unique natural
resources were key concerns, the
Masterplan proposed open space
buffer zones and pleasant pedestrian
pathways. These would separate the
industrial and residential sectors, while
preventing uncontrolled urban sprawl
beyond the Municipality in the future.
• A sustainable public infrastructure
The orderly expansion of the
Urban design proposal for Al Wakra Gateway
transportation and utilities
infrastructure must keep pace with
population growth. Thus, careful
planning ensured that the demand
for vital amenities would not outstrip
road and infrastructure capacities.
A practical approach was adopted
to ensure that the existing and
proposed roads and utilities were well
integrated in anticipation of future
urban expansion.
To ensure successful implementation of
the Masterplan 2032, five consecutive
phases at five-year intervals were
proposed. The key objective of
phasing was to place emphasis on
development priorities that were
programmed to achieve the vision
for the Al Wakra Municipality as the
“Radiant South”. The development Most importantly, the comprehensive
priorities were grouped as follows: planning efforts in developing the
Al Wakra Masterplan 2032, has
• Create an Attractive Living Environment helped in cementing the fragmented
• Create a Regional Economic Centre operating relationship and co-operation
• Create a Regional Tourism Destination between the authorities and various
stakeholders. When fully implemented,
The Al Wakra Masterplan has attracted the Municipality can be a showcase of
interest from multi-national corporations, success factors for achieving economic,
neighbouring economic zones and the environmental and social sustainability.
new Doha Port. These economic players
have plans to seek support from the
commercial facilities of the proposed
Al Wakra regional centre. An increasing
number of nationals and expatriates
working in Doha are also attracted by
Al Wakra’s position as Qatar’s most
vibrant and exciting Municipality,
and are considering it as a possible
option to meet their housing needs.
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AL SAHAN AIRPORT CITY
CONCEPT PLAN, DOHA, QATAR

POPULATION DENSITY
PUBLIC SPACES GFA FOR COMMERCIAL USE

HOTEL ROOMS
SALABLE FLOOR AREA BUILDING COVERAGE

VISITORS PARKS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES

TO QATAR
IN 2010
SUMMER TEMPERATURE GROSS FLOOR AREA

YEAR-ON-YEAR GROWTH
OF TOURISTS RESIDENT POPULATION
MEAN WIND SPEED

GROSS
AMBIENT PLOT
NOISE LEVEL RATIO UNITS OF HOUSING

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Aerial perspective of Al Sahan Airport City and its surroundings

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A
COURTYARD
CITY
AL SAHAN AIRPORT CITY CONCEPT PLAN,
DOHA, QATAR
CLIENT Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company, Qatar
SITE AREA 1,400 ha
AWARD Singapore Institute of Planners (SIP) Awards 2010
- Outstanding Achievement in Planning
A
l Sahan City was Surbana Urban
Planning Group’s (SUPG) 2008
award-winning proposal for the
adaptive reuse of Doha International
Airport in Qatar, which was planned
to be decommissioned in 2012 . This
project took the top prize in the
Singapore Institute of Planners (SIP) for
Outstanding Achievement in Planning
in 2010. Taking its inspiration from
the traditional “sahan”, or the Arabic
courtyard house, Al Sahan City was
crafted to possess an identity and role
that would be unique from other mega
projects in Qatar.
Located south of Doha on the 1,400 ha
existing airport site, Al Sahan City is
expected to rejuvenate an area hampered
by the lack of land for significant urban
renewal projects in the past.
The strategic task of putting together a
locally relevant concept plan for the site
was undertaken by a collaborative team
of planners and architects from SUPG,
together with Qatar’s leading authority
in vernacular architecture. The outcome
was a holistic vision and concept that
was functional and contextual. It would
reinforce the important socio-cultural
role of built spaces, and provide an urban
renewal strategy to introduce vibrant
mixed-use developments incorporating
Qatar’s tradition and heritage.
A “City Inspired by Tradition”, Al
Sahan City was planned to present a
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contemporary take on the traditional
Arabic courtyard house by broadening
its functional, socio-cultural and
environmental significance. As such,
the city would shape its urban form,
programme its landuses, and design its
meaningful public and private spaces in
the same approach traditional courtyard
houses were planned. By reintroducing
courtyards in Qatar’s modern urban
setting, Al Sahan City offered a bold and
fresh planning model that would strongly
respond to aspirations of reviving the
lost courtyard spaces and the values
they represent — hospitality, community,
privacy and respect for the environment.
Facilitating this socio-cultural renewal
was a creative mix of landuses that would
SURBANA URBAN PLANNING GROUP
Aerial perspective of Al Sahan Grand City Courtyard
An interior view of the Courtyard housing
redefine the way of doing business.
Positioned to capitalise on the site’s
location, land value and proximity to
Doha and the New Doha International
Airport, Al Sahan City would feature
developments that not only complement
airport activities, but also offer choice
lifestyle alternatives to those found
in Doha.
There would be four main development
districts in Al Sahan City, each framing
the grand courtyard and providing an
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interface to the surrounding area. Each
district would, in turn, be structured
by smaller courtyards, which would
also establish the district’s identity.
Hence, these courtyards, from the grand
and civic to the intimate and private,
would permeate the city and recall the
important values that have long been
cherished by Qataris.
Basic environmental design principles
of a courtyard house were applied to
develop the overall urban form and
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massing of Al Sahan City. Taller buildings
would be located in the west to offer
shade to the courtyard districts below.
In addition, the northeast opening
of the Main Sahan, the grandest and
largest courtyard of the City, would
funnel the prevailing winds through
the City to provide natural cooling.
The design of the Main Sahan would
also epitomise the way that Qatar greets
the world with warm hospitality. Its
point of entry would be marked by the
 The Grand The Grand
Sahan Sahan

District District
Sahan Sahan

Community Community
Sahan Sahan

Neighbourhood Neighbourhood
Sahan Sahan

The Grand The Grand

Sahan Sahan

District District
Sahan Sahan

Community Community
Sahan Sahan

Neighbourhood Neighbourhood
Sahan Sahan

The Courtyard hierarchy in Al Sahan City

makhbar-shaped transport hub, within
which traditional welcoming rites of
incense burning would welcome the
visitors as they enter into the opulence
of the Main Sahan. This grand courtyard
would offer visitors respite with its
series of picturesque nodes, gardens
and waterways — reminiscent of the b’ir
(water well) in traditional courtyards.
In the communities and neighbourhoods,
courtyards design were also emphasised
because they played an important role
in fostering strong community bonds,
promoting a convenient and healthy
lifestyle and ensuring a safe place for
families with privacy. The courtyard
was the inspiration for the spatial
arrangement of Al Sahan’s residential
communities and neighbourhoods.
Centrally located in every neighbourhood
and segregated from vehicular traffic,
courtyards were within walking distance
from every home. Special consideration
was also given to women and children
in the design of semi-private courtyards
which were either framed by villa clusters
in low-rise developments, or elevated
as sky courtyards in medium and high-
rise developments.
Courtyards had shaped Qatar’s
vibrant past; and now Al Sahan City,
Qatar’s grandest Courtyard City, will
continue the legacy to mould the
country’s modern development.

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AL SALAM CITY MASTERPLAN, UMM
AL QUWAIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

TOTAL GROSS
FLOOR AREA

POPULATION BY 2020

LAND FOR RESIDENTIAL

HOMES DEVELOPMENT
BY 2030

EMPLOYMENT
BY 2030 LAND FOR INFRASTRUCTURE

EXISTING POPULATION GFA FOR

IN EMIRATE OF UMM COMMUNITY
AL QUWAIN AMENITIES

DRIVE FROM PHASES OVER

DUBAI 15 YEARS DENSITY OF AL SALAM CITY

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Aerial perspective of Al Salam City

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AN OASIS OF
ASPIRATIONS, HERITAGE,
RECREATION AND
GRACIOUS LIVING
AL SALAM CITY MASTERPLAN, UMM AL QUWAIN,
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

CLIENT Tameer Holding Investments

SITE AREA 2,044 ha
AWARD Singapore Institute of Planners (SIP) Award 2008
- Best Overseas Planning Project Merit
- Best Urban Design Project Merit
DesignSingapore Council PUSH Awards 2009 for Design Excellence

T
he Masterplan for Al Salam City
project, by Surbana Urban Planning
Group (SUPG), was conceived
as the first residential enclave that
catered to the demand for lower cost
housing. This development type was
a sharp contrast to the glitzy high-
end development offerings that are
abundantly available in Dubai. The site
is located between Umm Al Quwain
and Dubai along the Emirates Highway,
and about less than an hour’s drive to
Dubai. Initially, the Masterplan attracted
a lot of attention as it offered an option
to escape the escalating property
prices and high cost of living in Dubai.
Unfortunately within a short time,
developments offering similar type of
housing appeared along the Highway,
and this eroded the planning intention
of the Masterplan.
As the market is slowly flooded with new
housing developments, the competitive
edge in just providing for mass housing
did not appeal to the client anymore.
With increasing traffic and developments
along the Emirates Highway, the
approach to the Masterplan had to focus
on other issues of regional planning — to
reposition Al Salam City to be more than
just a residential enclave.
With a 2,044 ha site area, the
development is by no means small in
scale. Instead of a masterplan for a
township, the new proposal by SUPG
was to plan a full fledge self-contained
city offering local employment, retail,
housing, tourism, and public facilities;
the idea is to focus on the site’s strategic
location as a centre within a catchment
beyond the northern Emirate.
This new proposal to increase self-
sufficiency by providing more job
opportunities in order to retain people
to work and live within the city would
reduce road trips to work places located

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Aerial perspective of Main Gateway access to the City
outside the city. This would benefit
Emirates Highway as less traffic would
be loaded onto it. Also, the construction
sector would generate more job
opportunities as more facilities would
be required to support the needs and
expectations of a live-in population.
To be implemented in three phases
over 15 years, the cosmopolitan city
would be hosting a population of up
to 350,000. The city would consist of
new townships to make available up
to 70,000 homes in a variety of new
developments: residential, commercial,
integrated mixed-uses, recreation, high-
tech parks and a range of amenities.
It is designed with a difference to
promote community living, integrated
conveniences and secured environment.
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In developing the Al Salam City
Masterplan, a clear and effective
implementation plan was crucial.
The planning process had allowed
for a reasonable level of flexibility and
adaptability in the Masterplan that would
respond to the fluctuation of real estate
conditions in the Emirates at that time.
Hence, a well-informed market demand
study was conducted, and that became
the cornerstone in setting a competitive
market position for the project. The
study identified clear market responses
together with a structured programme to
establish start-up projects, as well as mid
and long-term implementation actions.
For the initial developments, a proper
mix of uses and densities were
established to balance infrastructure
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cost and yield favourable revenue
projections. Other considerations were
employment opportunities, housing
types, support amenities and overall
density control. Location of the initial
developments was another challenge
that would impact on the success of
the project in the long-term. Direct
accessibility and visual exposure from
Emirate Highway were crucial to attract
the first batch of residents to the city.
As Emirates Road is the lifeline between
Dubai and the northern Emirates, the
Masterplan will play a significant role
in shaping this growth corridor of
Umm Al Quwain. It will also be a new
developmental model of the Emirate
to transform desert environments into
thriving habitable communities.
Aerial perspective of the Trade Park Zone

Illustrative concept plan of Al Salam City

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ZAYED GLOBAL CITY MASTERPLAN,
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

FOR DESERT GREENING

POPULATION BY 2030

LAND FOR SERVICES

HOMES & COMMERCIAL
BY 2030

FOR
RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT

TOTAL GROSS FLOOR AREA FOR OFFICE

AND RETAIL
DEVELOPMENT

FROM ABU DHABI

INTEGRATED INTERNATIONAL DISTINCTIVE
DEVELOPMENT AIRPORT DISTRICTS AVERAGE SUMMER TEMPERATE

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Aerial perspective of Zayed Global City’s Activity Corridor and Zayed Square

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A GLOBAL TRAVELLER’S
PREFERRED DESTINATION
ZAYED GLOBAL CITY MASTERPLAN,
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

CLIENT Elite Holdings

SITE AREA 380 ha
AWARD Singapore Institute of Planners (SIP) Award 2008
- Best Overseas Planning Project Award
DesignSingapore Council PUSH Awards 2009 for Design Excellence

Z
ayed Global City is a new iconic
gateway city in Abu Dhabi.
It is a project envisioned by
late His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin
Sultan Al-Nahyan, founder of the
UAE. The project encourages global
entrepreneurial communion as a
mean to achieve diversified economic
success through housing, education,
healthcare and cultural developments.
The site is strategically located at
Shahama District between Dubai and
Abu Dhabi. Surbana Urban Planning
Group (SUPG) was tasked to develop a
masterplan to broaden the synergy of
global dynamism and urban vibrancy
between the two cities. The 380 ha
site was planned as an integrated
development based on a unique
concept of “Serving Global Community,
Serviced by Global Community”. The
masterplan’s vision was to position
Zayed Global City as one of the top
premium tourist destinations in the
Middle East. Developments were planned
to function as an integrated resort that
would also complement the nearby
Yas Island developments (F1 venue
and other themed park attractions).
Together, they would further strengthen
Abu Dhabi’s attractiveness as Middle
East’s top tourist destination.
As a green field site, there were
opportunities to comprehensively plan
developments that would cater for
urban lifestyle communities, global
market businesses, tourist destinations,
and specialised medical services. These
developments would rival those of world-
class cities to meet the expectations of
international investors and communities.
The focus of the city was an activity
corridor named “Streets of the
World”. It would replicate international
shopping experiences afforded by world
shopping streets, such as Rodeo Drive,
5th Avenue, Bond Street and Avenue
des Champs-Élysées. Elsewhere in the
city, smaller hubs of leisure activities
were planned and connected through
a network of people mover system.

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Aerial perspective of Zayed Global City
Aerial perspective of Zayed Square Waterfront

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Aerial perspective of the Waterfront at Zayed Square
The overall concept of the Masterplan
has given Zayed Global City a distinct
identity and character. The city’s
innovative mix of programmes has
generated a wide range of potential
projects. These have appealed to
investors keen on exploring new
businesses and ventures in the
Middle East. Investors’ confidence
is also reinforced with the client’s
outstanding reputation and financial
commitment to the project. Most
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notably, the global cultural setting has
attracted professionals, jet-setters,
international event organisers and
top-of the-line F&B service providers
to live, play and work in the city.
SURBANA URBAN PLANNING GROUP
 COMPETITION
PROJECTS

MONTENEGRO

MOROCCO
BAHRAIN

QATAR
ALGERIA
UAE

VIETNAM

SINGAPORE
PUNGGOL WATERFRONT HOUSING
DESIGN COMPETITION, SINGAPORE
CLIENT Housing and Development Board, Singapore
SITE AREA 26.6 ha
TENGAH TOWN
MASTERPLANNING AND
URBAN DESIGN COMPETITION,
SINGAPORE
CLIENT Housing and Development Board,
Singapore
SITE AREA 730 ha
QINGDAO AVIATION BUSINESS
PARK CONCEPT PLAN
COMPETITION, CHINA
CLIENT 青岛航空股份有限公司, 中国
SITE AREA 610 ha
COMPETITION
FOR FUTURE
DEVELOPMENTS
LOCATING ALONG
NHAT TAN - NOI BAI
AXIS, HANOI, VIETNAM
CLIENT NA Motor LLC and HUPI
SITE AREA 1,600 ha
DONG DAI TOWNSHIP LOCATED
AT DONG DAI MOUNTAIN, BIEN
HOA CITY, DONG NAI PROVINCE,
VIETNAM
CLIENT Partnership of Van Phu – Invest Jsc. and
Lung Lo 5 Investment and Development Jsc.
SITE AREA 156.66 ha
COMPETITION CONCEPT MASTER
PLAN FOR ‘AREA 1’ OF GREATER
DOHA, QATAR
CLIENT Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Urban Planning, Qatar
SITE AREA 200 km2
DIYAAR AL MUHARRAQ,
BAHRAIN
CLIENT Premier Group
SITE AREA 2,400 ha
GRAND BAY CASABLANCA,
MOROCCO
CLIENT Elite Holdings, UAE
SITE AREA 105 ha
PARC DOUNYA MASTER
PLAN, ALGERIA
CLIENT Dounya Park SPA
SITE AREA 665 ha
VELIKA PLAZA & ADA BOJANA
ULCINJ, MONTENEGRO
CLIENT Hydra Properties, UAE
SITE AREA 1,950 ha
LULU ISLAND CONCEPT PLAN
ABU DHABI, UAE
CLIENT Elite Holdings, UAE
SITE AREA 530 ha
PROJECT
CITATIONS
SINGAPORE-SICHUAN HI-TECH INNOVATION
PARK URBAN DESIGN, CHENGDU, CHINA

Through extensive modelling in suitable building

typologies, the Surbana team developed a series of urban
design approaches and concepts that allow for spaces that can
be creatively adapted for various uses by individual developers,
creating a vibrant atmosphere within the Innovation Park.

Surbana Urban Planning Group successfully created an

urban design that is unique yet replicable and more importantly
implementable. Their efforts have allowed the Singapore Sichuan
Innovation Park to set itself apart from other developments
whilst retaining its roots with the city and foster greater
creativity within its boundaries.

MS. LOW SIN LENG

Executive Chairman, Sembcorp Development Ltd

SINO-SINGAPORE TIANJIN ECO-CITY

MASTERPLAN, CHINA

The Surbana team, through close coordination and partnership with URA as
well as other Singapore statutory boards, proposed many new ideas to transform
and rehabilitate unusable salt flats into valuable land for habitation by man and
nature, bringing out the very essence of an ‘Eco-City’.

Drawing references from successful HDB New Town models and planning
principles, key proposals such as the concept of planning based on Eco-Cells or
eco-precincts, and neighbourhoods, were put in place by the team to achieve an
attractive quality of life in the City. This has created a setting for the Eco City to
comfortably accommodate a dynamic and talented population of 350,000.

Surbana has left a legacy and renown case study of how an Eco City should
be planned, a city in which people can work, play and live on rehabilitated
ground, and a model city that is expected to influence China’s blueprints for
future urbanization.

MR. SEOW KAH PING

Director, URA International

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MUMBAI METROPOLITAN REGION
CONCEPT PLAN, INDIA

While preparing this long-term blueprint for regional growth, MTSU and Surbana
have tried to look beyond the critical issues and limitations of MMR and have tried to
capitalize on its strong economic growth potential, positioning it to become India’s
premier international city.

Surbana attempted to look for several bold ideas and breakthrough solutions that
not only provoke and inspire changes to the current situation, but at the same time are
implementable within the regulatory settings in MMR. Numerous attributes which are
characteristic of a Global City were introduced into the cityscape, to help launch MMR
on the international stage, while preserving the strong and unique identity of Mumbai.

Surbana’s team has made an utmost effort to meticulously understand the

current issues and nuances of MMR, draw upon applicable best urban practices and
solutions from across the world and suggest transformatory, yet, implementable
solutions for the Region. We hope that the visionary ideas embedded in the Concept
Plan, along with the step-by-step implementation guide suggested by them would help
the Region transform progressively into South Asia’s premium Global City.

MR. URVINDER MADAN

Former Project Manager, MTSU (2007-2011)

SHISHI CONCEPT MASTERPLAN,

FUJIAN, CHINA

盛邦规划设计团队以专业的视角关注城市发展，将多年的城市规划经验以巧妙
创新的手法与石狮现状相结合，从物质规划出发，兼顾社会、经济与环境的可持续
发展协调，绘制了独一无二的石狮发展蓝图，打造了目标远大但可操作性极高的规
划范本。

我们愿意在今后与盛邦继续合作，并希望盛邦规划设计团队以其专业的精神，
不断为规划事业书写下新的篇章！

MR. ZHANG YONG NING (张永宁)

石狮市市委书记, 石狮市人民政府办公室

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ROYAL BAFOKENG NATION
MASTERPLAN, SOUTH AFRICA

The Surbana’s team then considered the community’s aspirational goals, the
existing infrastructure, availability of resources such as water and electricity, and began
to construct a vision of how this mining community of 300,000 might look like as it
develops through phases, ranging from “competitive” to “thriving” to “vibrant”.

Using text, images, and scale models to represent the plan, the possibilities
inherent in an integrated development plan have come to life for many, and have
indeed come to represent what is unique about this African kingdom.

The Bafokeng Nation would not have been able to realize its dream without the
dedicated work of Surbana & Associates. The experienced, ethical, and innovative team
has become a regular fixture in the Bafokeng capital village of Phokeng, true partners
in a collaborative effort to develop excellence in Africa.

KGOSI LERUO MOLOTLEGI

His Majesty of Royal Bafokeng Nation

RIZHAO INTERNATIONAL OCEAN CITY MASTERPLAN,

SHANDONG, CHINA

国际海洋城的整体规划设计不仅实现了海洋城自身的良好发展格局，同时也进
一步完善了城市功能、优化了整体城市结构。

规划方案展览模型引起了市民对城市发展的热情关注和积极参与，也成功吸引
了海内外众多知名企业的注意力。随着起步区详细设计的启动，我们期待与盛邦公司
的再度合作，相信借助盛邦专业团队富于创造力又切实可行的规划设计，海洋城的发
展建设将取得巨大成功。

MR. ZHANG SHOU YUAN (张守元)

局长, 日照市规划局

169 SURBANA URBAN PLANNING GROUP

Surbana International Consultants Pte Ltd
168 Jalan Bukit Merah
Surbana One
Singapore 150168
Tel: +65 6248 1288
Fax: +65 6273 9090
www.surbana.com

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Surbana Urban Planning Group (SUPG), one of Singapore’s
largest urban planning and design specialists, has played a
key role in the island’s transformation from a third world to first
world country in just one generation. Since 2003, SUPG has
exported its expertise beyond Singapore, delivering visually
impactful and sustainable masterplans and urban solutions
that drive economic growth and add value to communities.

Red-Dotting the World is a story of how SUPG plants Singapore-

inspired masterplans, or little red dots, all over the world. It is
a story of a Singaporean company charting future growth of
cities all over the world — from Rwanda to Russia, Congo to
China, India to Indonesia through urban planning and design.

The masterplans showcased in this book will stir the imagination

of planners, architects and social scientists. In particular, this
book will benefit those interested in how cities can address
the needs of their citizens, politicians, visitors, investors and
stakeholders today and in the decades to come.

ISBN 978-981-07-7962-7

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