International experts commend the Riyadh Four Grand Projects’ development and economic returns
The proceedings of the two-day forum titled “Riyadh…a Sustainable City” concluded on November 12, 2019 at the King Fahad National Library. The forum was organized by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City with the participation of more than 60 local and international experts who discussed the expected returns and benefits of the Riyadh Four Grand Projects, as well as their impact on the various urban, investment, economic, environmental, cultural, tourism and social sectors of the capital.
The participants discussed several proposals to ensure quality implementation of these mega projects, considering that they represent a key milestone in the development efforts across the city of Riyadh.
The forum also made a set of recommendations on a range of climate and environmental issues, as well as other related topics including resource and project management, energy conservation and production, cultural interaction and promotion of arts.
About the Riyadh Four Grand Projects:
King Salman Park
King Salman Park will be one of the biggest around the world, as it covers more than 13 square kilometers. It will combine a wide variety of activities and host many environmental, cultural, recreational and sports projects and facilities that will significantly contribute to improving the lifestyle of all Riyadh residents.
Sports Boulevard
The Sports Boulevard extends for 135 Kilometer across the city of Riyadh, connecting Wadi Hanifah valley in the West with Al Sulay Valley in the East. The Sports Boulevard has safe, green pathways for pedestrians along the project’s course, with special routes for professional and amateur cyclists and horse-riding activities, in addition to several locations for sports activities.
Green Riyadh
The Green Riyadh Project includes planting 7.5 million trees across the capital in gardens and parks, mosques, schools, as well as academic, medical and public facilities and most of roads, streets, car parking spaces to bring down the temperatures, improve air quality and reduce power consumption across the city.
Riyadh Art
The Riyadh Art project will transform the city of Riyadh into an open gallery, where originality and modernity blend perfectly, and open new horizons for the local and international artistic movement. It will also foster the positive social values, cultural interaction, knowledge transfer, and creative cooperation.