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UPC's Complete Sustainable Communities Initiatives Take Centre Stage at Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2012
Latest Developments on Plan Capital 2030, Al Ain 2030, Al Gharbia 2030 and Major Urban Planning Initiatives To Be Highlighted --
Monumental Model of Capital 2030 To Bring Latest Development Plans To Life For Third Year Running
During Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2012, which will be held at ADNEC during 22-15 April 2012, UPC 's efforts at planning Complete Sustainable Communities across Abu Dhabi will be under the spotlight as it strives to design communities which meet the needs of today's residents, yet are flexible enough to meet the changing needs of future generations.
Speaking of the UPC 's participation at Cityscape this year, H.E. Falah Al Ahbabi, General Manager of Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council ( UPC ), said: "With Abu Dhabi's 2030 urban Vision taking shape across the Emirate, we are keen to acknowledge and update stakeholders and visitors on how UPC is implementing its various plans and initiatives."
"Planning complete sustainable communities is a benefit to all people and will improve the quality of life for residents in Abu Dhabi as we address the four sustainability pillars of Estidama - environment, social, cultural and economic. By doing so, we are developing suitable and sustainable community infrastructure across the Emirate that combines function with memorable, unique spaces and places that will connect residences to the community facilities, amenities and service thereby providing the appropriate context for public life," added Al Ahbabi.
At the heart and driving force of all the UPC 's masterplans is always Estidama, the programme that ensures sustainable practices, and a standard outlined in Abu Dhabi's Vision 2030 as the foundation for any new development across the Emirate. More than just a sustainability program, Estidama is the symbol of an inspired vision for governance and community development, promoting a new mindset for building a forward-thinking, global capital. Estidama will be a central theme of the Council's participation at Cityscape and the UPC will be showcasing the E-Villa configurator, A bespoke innovative awareness tool for villa owners and developers aiming to comply with Estidama's One Pearl Rating System, the mandatory rating for all private villa developments in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Furthermore, UPC 's participation at Cityscape will also be used as a platform to unveil the latest news and developments from the UPC 's GIS department. Through spatial planning, the GIS department is committed to providing the UPC planners with analysis to support the planning process, using the most recent and accurate data available. They play an active role in forming linkages and standards with external agencies to ensure the best data sources are available for all decision making.
Additionally, the UPC will also have several dedicated interactive kiosks distributed across the two-storey stand to provide visitors with details on development regulations and various urban planning initiatives among which will be the Urban Street Design Manual (USDM), Public Realm Design Manual (PRDM), Coastal and Marine Planning, Infrastructure Planning, Safety and Security Planning Manual (SSPM) and the Community Facility Planning Standards. The interactive kiosks will present the full range of UPC 's planning initiatives and will provide a clear understanding of how Abu Dhabi is moving toward creating complete sustainable communities.
"Our participation at Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2012 will provide residents with a full comprehensive set of information through tailored communication tools from presenting the futuristic vision of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to the world to a detailed perspective of all major planning and sustainability initiatives which illustrate the variety of urban development initiatives undertaken by the UPC and that answer to the assigned objective of balancing economic, socio-cultural and environmental priorities".
Finally, the UPC will not only have a physical presence at Cityscape but an online and interactive one too, in the form of a bloggers lounge. The lounge will provide visitors with a platform to blog about Cityscape and have their views seen and heard via UPC 's UPC 's social network platforms, www.twitter.com/adupc and www.facebook.com/adupc. The dedicated portals will be publishing news and announcements about UPC participation at Cityscape and will is tailored as a forum to get the citizens' feedback on the projects and initiatives UPC is showcasing at the exhibition.
"By reaching out to our stakeholders at events, such as Cityscape Abu Dhabi, our public consultation sessions with Abu Dhabi's residents, our global advertising and media campaigns and through our online initiatives, we are able to interact with all citizens and ensure the government's vision is clearly perceived; UPC is planning for a truly sustainable, world-class Emirate that comprises a network of well-connected, vibrant and liveable Complete Sustainable Communities, "added Al Ahbabi.
For more information, kindly visit www.upc.gov.ae and http://upc.gov.ae/shaping-your-city-scape/ to find out more about UPC 's participation and announcements during Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2012.
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About the
Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council
:
The
Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council
was created by Law number 23 of the year 2007 and is the agency responsible for the future of Abu Dhabi's urban environments, and the expert authority behind the visionary Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 Urban Structure Framework Plan published September 2007. Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the
Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council
defines the shape of the Emirate, ensuring factors such as sustainability, infrastructure capacity, community planning and quality of life, by overseeing development across the city and the Emirate as a whole. The
Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council
ensures best practice in planning for both new and existing urban areas.
The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council 's primary purpose is to deliver upon the vision of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, Ruler of Abu Dhabi for the continued fulfilment of the grand design envisaged by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the ongoing evolution of Abu Dhabi as a global capital city. By drawing on urban planning expertise locally, throughout the GCC and around the world, the UPC strives to be a global authority on the future of urban planning and design.
For more information please contact:
Jean-Philippe Coulaud
Corporate Communications Director
Direct: +971 2 409 6095
Email: Jphilippe.coulaud@upc.gov.ae
Web: www.upc.gov.ae
Fouad Kassem
Public Affairs and Media Relations Manager
Direct: +971 2 409 6059
Mobile: +971 50 632 4150
Email: Fouad.Kassem@upc.gov.ae
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