Guiding long-term sustainable development in Wadi Araba, Jordan

Client

Government of Jordan
Jordan Valley Authority

Joint venture

Keios (Italy), Hani Sahooly & Associate (Canada), Orient Engineering Consultancy & Design (Jordan), iPlan Jo (Jordan)

Location

Jordan

Period

2015-2016

Project Description

Keios, as part of a joint venture, developed a 30-year integrated master plan for Wadi Araba (2,031 km², 10,000 residents), a desert valley in southern Jordan. Commissioned by the Jordan Valley Authority, the assignment included spatial and socio-economic analysis, stakeholder engagement, land use and infrastructure planning, tourism and heritage zone development, and an implementation framework.

Scope of Services

• In-depth data collection and review of existing conditions
• Stakeholder consultation and socio-economic surveys
• Spatial analysis and development of a regional GIS system
• Environmental, hydrological, and cultural heritage assessments
• Legal and institutional framework review
• Visioning and strategy development for long-term regional growth
• Land use planning and zoning
• Identification and planning of four economic hubs (agriculture, tourism, logistics, and administration)
• Development of tourism zones near heritage and natural reserves
• Infrastructure planning (transport, water, energy, waste)
• Preparation of implementation and investment plans, including PPP strategies