Location: Kabul, Afghanistan

Date of Start and Completion: July 2021 – July 2023

Clients: Aga Khan Agency for Habitat

Project Description:

AKHA intended to prepare a plan in close coordination with the Ministry of Urban Development and Land to form a site in New Kabul City (NKC) focused on climate-smart and resilient Habitat Planning, incorporating the lessons learned from previous projects to support the strategic initiatives of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

In the face of disasters and climate change, green and resilient development is critical for economic growth and social justice in Afghanistan, especially for vulnerable groups, women heads of households, and voiceless groups. The main objectives of this study were:

• Reviewing of the land use and detail plans of the NKC area and suggesting findings based on the best practices (European and American standard) and findings of the habitat assessment (inclusive of natural hazards assessment (geo hazard, hydro) & fire based on models and remote hazard assessments).
• Providing alternative detail designs for at least 3 major areas/corridors of NKC.
• Conducting the environmental and social impact assessments of the NKC and proposing mitigation measures for the implementation phase.
• Finally, suggesting the implementation strategy of the NKC.