Green Riyadh
Green Riyadh[edit]
Green Riyadh is one of the four major Riyadh projects launched by King Salman bin Abdulaziz in March 2019. It is being built by the Major Projects Committee headed by Prince Mohammed bin Salman and aligns with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The aim is to raise the city's global ranking by increasing green spaces.
The project seeks to enhance the per capita share of green space from the current 1.7 square meters to 28 square meters, equivalent to a 16-fold increase. It also aims to increase total green spaces from 1.5% to 9% of the city's area by planting over 7.5 million trees throughout Riyadh.
Project's Vision[edit]
The Green Riyadh project aims to increase green spaces in the city, enhancing air quality and reducing temperatures. It encourages residents to adopt a more active lifestyle, aligning with the "Kingdom’s 2030 Vision." The project utilizes treated water for irrigation, ensuring sustainable and efficient green space development.
Afforestation Projects[edit]
The project includes planting more than 7.5 million trees throughout Riyadh. Key afforestation areas include:
- 330 neighborhood gardens.
- 43 public parks.
- 9,000 mosques.
- 6,000 schools.
- 2,000 parking lot locations.
- 1,670 government districts and facilities.
- 390 health facilities.
- 64 universities and colleges.
- 16,400 linear kilometers of roads and streets.
- 1,100 linear kilometers of green belts within public utility lines.
- 272 linear kilometers of valleys and their tributaries.
- 175,000 vacant plots of land.
Using 72 selected types of local trees suitable for Riyadh's climate, the project aims to create a greener and more sustainable city.
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