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AL-Inbiâat Urban Park

Agadir, Morocco

2020 - Ongoing

Green SpacesRecreationalSportUrban Park

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Project Description

Approach Words: Attractive City, Sustainability, Urban Livability

Public Policy Instruments: Physical Intervention, Planning

Al-Inbiâat Urban Park Project is a redevelopment initiative of Al-Inbiâat Sports Complex¹ in Agadir, Morocco. The project aims to address the deteriorating conditions in the southern region, which includes open football fields and facilities, by transforming this area into an urban park.² The project also includes the rehabilitation and integration of the main Al-Inbiâat Stadium and the Al-Inbiâat Hall in the northern region with the new park while preserving the original character of the Sports Complex.³

The project falls within the framework of the Urban Development Program of the City of Agadir 2020-2024,ⁱ ⁴ which aims to strengthen the infrastructure of the city and improve the quality of life of residents and visitors,⁵ thereby strengthening the position of Agadir as an economic center and an engine of development in the Souss Massa Region.⁶ Al-Inbiâat Urban Park aims to achieve three goals: to create a “Green Lung” between the coastal tourist area of Agadir and the city center,⁷ to enhance the attractiveness of the city as a local and international tourist destination and to provide a recreational green space that complies with international quality standards.⁸

Title: Al-Inbiâat Urban Park Master Plan.

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Title: Three-Dimensional View Illustrating the Green Spaces, Children's Play Area and Parking Area.

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Title: Three-Dimensional view of Al-Inbiâat Stadium.

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Title: Al-Inbiâat Park Project under implementation.

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Title: Al-Inbiâat Urban Park Master Plan.

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Title: Three-Dimensional View Illustrating the Green Spaces, Children's Play Area and Parking Area.

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Title: Three-Dimensional view of Al-Inbiâat Stadium.

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Title: Al-Inbiâat Park Project under implementation.

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The project covers an area of 0.2 square kilometers⁹ ¹⁰ and aims to provide recreational, environmental, social, economic and sports activities for visitors and residents,¹¹ and its implementation is divided into two main aspects:
Development of the degraded area, which includes:

Public square covering an area of more than 11,000 square meters,¹²
Four multi-sport fields, four football fields and three circular basketball courts,¹³
Walking areas,¹⁴
40 diverse local stores located in a strategic location between the Grand Theater in Agadir and the new library in the city,¹⁵
Children’s play areas,¹⁶
Restaurants,¹⁷
Ski park,¹⁸
Green spaces, including four modern fountains and trees,¹⁹
Documentation and Resource Center,²⁰
A library covering an area of 3000 square meters,²¹
The Grand Theater in Agadir covers an area of 20,000 square meters with a capacity of 1000 seats,²²
Underground parking consists of two floors with a capacity of 600 cars²³ and one above-ground parking.²⁴

rehabilitation of existing infrastructure and facilities, including:

Rehabilitation of the Al-Inbiâat Stadium through the construction of a multi-track game track,²⁵
Rehabilitation of the covered emission lounge,²⁶
Rehabilitation and integration of the open-air theater.²⁷

Owner/Developer (Public)

Agadir Souss Massa Development (SDL)³⁸

Consultant/Designer

Agadir Souss Massa Development (SDL)³⁹

Funder

Agadir Souss Massa Development (SDL)⁴⁰

Contractor/Implementer

Agadir Souss Massa Development (SDL)⁴¹

Owner/Developer (Public)

Agadir Souss Massa Development (SDL)³⁸

Contractor/Implementer

Agadir Souss Massa Development (SDL)⁴¹

Funder

Agadir Souss Massa Development (SDL)⁴⁰

Consultant/Designer

Agadir Souss Massa Development (SDL)³⁹

Environmental sustainability is a fundamental aspect of the project, and therefore, trees and plants that endure the climate of Agadir, with almost 300 sunny days a year, were selected.²⁸ Palm trees are limited to 5% of the total planted trees. All trees are irrigated with treated wastewater in accordance with the guidelines for the rational use of this rare resource.²⁹ Regarding accessibility, the project has multiple access points for vehicles and pedestrians, including entrances from Hassan II Street, Mohammed V Street and Resistance Street,³⁰ with full accessibility for disabled people.³¹

The project was launched and implemented by (SDL) company “Agadir Souss Massa Development,”³² the local authority responsible for implementing development projects³³ in the Agadir Souss Massa area.³⁴ ³⁵ The total cost exceeds 15 million dollars, funded by (SDL),³⁶ where 80% of the construction works have been completed.³⁷