Green River Park Explained

Type:Urban park
The Green River
Location:New Administrative Capital, Egypt
Native Name:النهر الأخضر
Status:Under construction
Transport:Monorail
Budget:$600 million (phase one)
Created:2019
Established:2024
Operator:Dar Al-Handasah & Ministry of Housing
Publictransit:Tram
Coordinates:30.0139°N 31.6564°W

Green River Park also referred to as Capital Park is a planned, river-like series of large-scale urban parks located in the New Administrative Capital of Egypt. When fully finished, it will span over 35km (22miles), and cover a total area of, making it six times the size of Central Park in New York City.[1] [2] [3]

The Prime Minister of Egypt, Mostafa Madbouly, stated that all 20 neighbourhoods in the new capital will be linked to the Green River, which is meant to mimic the Nile River's passage through the middle of Cairo.[4] [5]

The Green River focuses on attracting investments as the park will generate 300,000 new employment opportunities, as well as boost Egypt's economic growth, as the park will be accepting a capacity of 370,000 visitors per day.[6] It is planned to be the longest green hub in the world.[7] [8]

Construction

In 2016, !melk and EDSA presented their first idea to both Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mostafa Madbouly, and Egypt's President, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. In 2018 the final Concept Design was produced by Dar Al Handasah Landscape Architects. The idea was approved and later unveiled by the Urban Development Consortium and the government to the public.

In January 2019, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, said that Egypt officially launched the first phase of construction of the Green River project designed by Dar Al Handasah.[9]

Phases of construction

The Green River's construction is divided into three phases; to complement and sync with the overall capital building plan, as the first phase is divided into three central/capital parks. Each phase in the park has its own distinct characteristics.[10] The second and third phases' characteristics are yet to be disclosed to the public.

First phase

The first phase of the Green River (Capital Park) project is divided from east to west into three planning sectors, each of which contains a park with a different focus. All three parks are about 35km (22miles) in total and 1038acres, out of 6200acres. It will extend from the central ring road in Cairo to the regional ring road passing through the Central Business Park with an estimated investment of £E 9 billion (US$ 600 million).[11] The construction will be conducted by the Egyptian Ministry of Housing in partnership with Dar al Handasah.[12] It is estimated that the first phase of the park would accept more than 2 million visitors annually, and its construction is expected to take approximately 18 months to be fully finished by June 30, 2021.

Capital Park 1 Islamic | Cultural

The initial phase (CP1 | History)[13] is 4km (02miles) long with a total area of 386acres.[14] It is the sector that simulates the environment, and is in harmony with the factors of nature. CP1 includes more than 250acres of open areas for picnicking and outdoor activity and will house a mosque, botanical gardens, a bedouin camp, and an iconic monument plaza.[15]

Capital Park 2 - Downtown | Entertainment

The second phase (CP2 | Sustainability) is 3km (02miles) long with a total area of 315acres. This sector is a considered the center for cultural and entertainment activities. CP2 includes more than 240acres of open areas that will make it a major hub for community and recreational activities. It will also feature jogging trails, multi-sports fields, a wetlands park, a community garden and a group of distinct projects that reflect the characteristics of this part of the Green River.

Capital Park 3 CBD | Civic

The third phase (CP3 | Civic) is 4km (02miles) long with a total area of 318acres. It is the sector that embodies the nature and privacy of public parks, and their close connection with the surroundings. It will include riverfront restaurants, retail shops, a sculpture garden, a ferris wheel, an open library with reading gardens, and a recreational sports club. CP3 includes about 250acres of open areas for picnicking and is located right outside the Central Business District (CBD).

Transportation

The Green River park's infrastructure and transportation systems are both done in a way where all amenities are accessible through a network of pedestrian links, cycle routes, and green bridges. The infrastructure also serves rapid transportation via the inter-city monorail, light rail links and the inner-city tram as well as an electric bus network.

Features

Gardens

The Green River consists of 7 gardens.

  1. International Park
  2. Sports Park
  3. Plants Garden
  4. Historic Park
  5. Science Park
  6. Health and Population Park
  7. Business and Finance Park

References

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  15. Web site: 21 October 2020. Central Park in Egypt's New Administrative Capital among the largest in the world. Egypt Independent. en-US.