The implementation of the “Historic Jeddah” Development Project is progressing steadily according to international sustainability standards, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday.
The project is part of the plan to transform the ancient town into a hub for business, culture, and innovation and a destination for entrepreneurship, and to upgrade the living standards of its residents and visitors.
The first phase of the “Historical Jeddah Rejuvenation” Project calls for carving out the waterfront that had previously been filled to accommodate the city’s urban expansion.
During the second phase, Lake Al-Arbaeen’s water will be treated and purified, and infrastructure will be built for a new urban area and waterfront.
The third phase includes building a marina for luxury yachts, open green spaces, pedestrian overpasses, and public utilities to create a sustainable urban environment for Jeddah’s Al-Balad (downtown) area.
The project is part of the Kingdom leadership’s keenness on preserving and rehabilitating the country’s historic sites as part of the objectives of the Saudi Vision 2030 to reflect the Kingdom's Arab and Islamic heritage.
The Historic Jeddah (Al-Balad) is home to more than 600 heritage buildings, 36 historical mosques, five major historical markets, ancient alleys and squares, and sites of prime historic significance, including the old waterfront, which was a major route for pilgrims since the dawn of Islam.
