It was said about it that it is a “Egyptian recipe”.. we are talking about New Amra City, or the New Administrative City, or the New Administrative Capital! The names differ under one goal; which is to build a smart city inside Amman that contributes to the urban expansion of Amman and Zarqa, providing a better lifestyle and a safe environment.
Everything that must be known about the New Amra City Project in its early stages through this article.
The idea of proposing the new city is not recent, as the idea was first proposed during the government of former Jordanian Prime Minister Hani Al-Mulki between the years (2016 - 2018), but the idea was completely excluded during the government of Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz. Then, under the government of Prime Minister Bisher Al-Khasawneh, the file of New Amra City was raised again, to become a royal assignment to the current Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan. Work will begin on it in 2025.
Those responsible for the Amra City Project stated that the new city will be an extension of the urban expansion in Amman and Zarqa; in order to absorb the continuous population density increase in these two cities, especially the capital Amman, which is witnessing continuous population influxes for purposes of work, study, investment, and others.
The location of Amra City - the new administrative city in Jordan is a strategic location within the borders of the capital Amman, as it is situated on two international roads: the Saudi road and the Iraq road. As for the capital Amman, it is 40 km away, 31 km from Zarqa city, and 27 km from Queen Alia International Airport.
In 2023, the comprehensive plan for Amman New City was completed. In 2025, work will begin on the first phase of the new city, and the year 2028 will be the date of completion of the government buildings, while the year 2030 will witness the completion of the work and the official opening of Amra City to residents and visitors.
The year 2023 was the year in which the detailed plans (the comprehensive plan) for the New Amra City were completed, including:
Government institutions
Residential areas
Commercial areas
Recreational areas
Public facilities
The website of the Prime Ministry published the characteristics of the new city through an infographic as follows:
A modern city capable of absorbing part of the accelerated urban expansion of the capital Amman and Zarqa city and other cities.
An infrastructure qualified to accommodate economic sectors and activities of economic impact.
An ideal and sustainable environment for business, housing, recreation, and public parks.
Advanced public transport and gardens that connect all parts of the city and link it to neighboring cities.
Utilizing natural resources to produce clean energy and recycle water.
This city will provide wide green areas to serve its residents and will utilize the topographical features of the area where seasonal water flows in its valleys.
An advanced and modern public transport system that connects all parts of the city and links it with neighboring cities.
A modern and advanced network of roads designed according to the highest global standards.
This city will adopt an architectural style that reflects the civilization and history of Jordan.
Applying the best global practices in implementing all project elements.
Creating opportunities to employ wide sectors.
The total cost of the Amra City Project ranges between 8 - 12 billion dollars, with infrastructure costs reaching 623 million dollars.
The total area of Amra City after completion will be around 277,000 dunums.
Yes, that is expected, as the prices of lands surrounding the Amra City plan in the first phase will rise by 20%, and prices will continue to rise until they reach 100% with the start of implementation on the ground.
Yes, but some experts expect that only between 3% - 11% of the population will move.
The comprehensive plan for Amra City - the new administrative city in Jordan shows that it will be established according to the specifications of smart cities in the world, such as infrastructure, provided services, building insulation, and providing environmentally friendly systems and green construction.
Amra City is not a copied project of the administrative capital in Egypt, but the idea of an administrative city inside the capital of any country is considered one of the real estate development solutions according to the demographic nature of each city. The purpose of the Jordanian delegation’s visit to Egypt was to learn from the Egyptian experience.
Yes, the Amra City Project is a huge real estate and economic investment within the borders of the capital Amman, through which funds will be pumped into infrastructure, energy, and artificial intelligence projects.
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