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Zenata, A Moroccan Eco-City Kingdom of Morocco Sustainability: The DNA of one of the first Moroccan Eco-Cities The concept of Zenata is innovative, at the breaking edge of development and urban planning. But foremost, this city is compliant with the international standards of development and is designed to be sustainable. The urban concept The urban concept is built around four major axes: 1 The Socio-Economic issues: The concept provides housing for middle income families and the relocation of 7 000 families from onsite slums. A 78 ha subsidized industrial relocation zone for 200 onsite activities is programmed. On December 2011, a beach housing expropriation procedure was launched to free the natural dunes and allow the future inhabitants to enjoy Zenata seacoast through a 5,35 km promenade. ZENATA NEW CITY Coastal center 2 The Environmental Concept: 470 ha of greenery (30% of total land area) will be spread through parks and natural "LAND OF OPPORTUNITIES" corridors conceived to promote biodiversity and help decrease the temperature (-3° in the summer). Water retention ponds for the wet season will help groundwater recharge and forestation of the site. 3 The mobility plan: The mobility plan of Zenata New City is designed to favor collective transport as well as non-motorized means of transportation, in order to limit the use of cars in accordance with Urban Transports Plan of Casablanca. The collective transport plan includes a multimodal train station for intercity trains, urban trains, tramways, buses and taxis, and a high-quality buses network. This plan will allow Zenata to be part of the mobility network of Grand Casablanca. The soft-mobility plan includes linear parks and several pathways for pedestrians and bike paths… City center 4 Life units: The city is divided into life units. Each of these units offer all the necessary equipment for daily life in terms of education, health, shopping and leisure. SECONDARY SCHOOL NURSERY SCHOOL SHOP School Primary School and Secondary School Mosque Health facilities and nursery Metropolitan Equipment Market Place Square Average density plot High density plot School MARKET PLACE SHOP HEALTH FACILITIES MOSQUE 74, Boulevard Yâacoub El Mansour - Mohammedia - MOROCCO Phone: + 212 (0) 523 31 84 00 Fax: + 212 (0) 523 32 93 21 Email: [email protected] Morocco, a leading position in MENA region As one of the largest economies in Africa, Morocco has strong macroeconomic fundamentals and was rewarded by major international rating agencies for its recent economic performance. Zenata, a strategic territory of Greater Casablanca Geographic location The Kingdom of Morocco has conducted numerous economic and structured reforms; mostly in infrastructure, energy, industry, housing, trade, agriculture and environment. These reforms have led to structural changes without compromising the stability of established balances, as well as an unprecedented dynamism, particularly in the tertiary industry. Increasing Population 31,9 28,8 24,8 32,6 0 1990 2000 2010 2012 GDP growth (%) S&P raised Morocco’s rating to the investment grade in 2012 10 2011 8 2012 6 Stable GDP Growth 4 Fitch Ranking London 2012 Investment category 2 0 TUN LBN EGY JOR MOR Inflation (%) Low inflation 6,2 2,0 1,0 1,0 1,3 2006 - 2008 2009 2010 2012 0 1990 - 1995 Unemployment rate (%) 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 0 Unemployment stabilised 2011 MOR EGY 2012 JOR TUN 46 FDI (in Md$) Increasing FDI 17 4 Doing business 2012 Global most improved Economy 8 Stable currency Currency tied to a EURO-USD basket 1,0 0 1990 - 1995 2000 - 2004 2005 - 2009 2010 - 2020 Sources : IMF, World Bank, HPC, AMDI Greater Casablanca area The vision and strategic positioning 2nd ring 1 Zenata 2 Casablanca Population (in million inhabitants) close suburbs Zenata, last strategic land reserve, is large enough to reduce the currently existing socio-economic unbalances between the East (Sidi Bernoussi, Ain Sbaa) and the West (Anfa City center) of Greater Casablanca region through a social and spatial mix. This project of public utility aims to raise the economic capital to the rank of a great international metropolis. Engaged in a proactive public policy of major works and base-building projects, Morocco has also upgraded its infrastructure to meet international standards: 14 international airports, 1 800 km of highways by 2015, first high-speed train by 2016, first operational tramway line in Rabat and Casablanca, and world-class port in the Mediterranean Sea: Tangier Med. Key Macroeconomic Fundamentals The eco-design approach of Zenata New City consists of overall thinkings to limit or reduce the environmental impacts all along the life cycle of the project. The Human-being is at the heart of eco-design. These thinkings were conducted in collaboration with national and international experts which helped build strong fundamentals through various strategic studies, and all these studies contributed in designing a master plan that best responds to all the current and future needs of the territory, the region and the country. 1st ring outer suburbs Zenata, an eco-designed city 3 Mohammedia 4 Atlantic ocean Zenata is a 1 830 ha area, located in the Ain Harrouda municipality, in the 2nd zone North of Greater Casablanca. It stretches out along the Atlantic coastline over 5,35 km with a depth of 3,5 km from the sea to the highway. Zenata is strategically located between two of the largest cities of the Kingdom: Rabat and Casablanca and at the crossroads of numerous hubs and infrastructures such as roads, railways, and air routes. Project genesis On 11 February 2006, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed under the High Presidency of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and mandated the “Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion Group (CDG)”, through its subsidiary “Société d’Aménagement Zenata (SAZ)” for the conception and land development of Zenata New City. SAZ is also the guarantor of the overall coherence of the project and its implementation. Today, Zenata is the largest urban project of CDG Group. A public utility project Zenata is a major project with a patriotic vision for the region and the country. The whole ambition of CDG Group and SAZ lies in developing an innovative and sustainable city model in compliance with the national development plans as well as with the National Charter for the Environment and Sustainable Development, ensuring an optimal quality of life to its current and future inhabitants. Zenata New City development focuses on 4 iconic activities organized through productivity zones. These activities represent strong potential growth for a continuous urban development: A 10 ha integrated health center A 20 ha education center A 120 000 m² GLA on a 20 ha surface supra regional commercial center. It will offer a wide variety of goods and a large family entertainment facility. Expected opening date: 2017 A 200 ha logistics center launched by His Majesty King Mohammed VI on May 2010 and carried by the National Ports Agency Jobs creation 100 000 jobs Visual Identity Creation of a powerful territorial brand to differentiate the project at a national and international level. A cutting-edge urban model Target population 300 000 inhabitants Middle income families 4 high value-added activities Iconic buildings Control of public space (meeting places, green spaces etc.) Best in class infrastructures Education center Health center Commercial center Logistic center Key Dates February 2006: Signature of the Memorandum of Understanding relative to the creation of Zenata, under the High Presidency of His Majesty King Mohammed VI March 2006: Declaration of public utility August 2006: Creation by Decree 2-06-413 of Société d’Aménagement Zenata (SAZ) April 2010: Launch of a program of rehousing (social and low-cost housing) by His Majesty King Mohamed VI October 2011: Launch of an International Call for Expression of Interest for Zenata New City commercial center development and management July 2012: Start of land use plan October 2012: Start of the works of the industrial zone November 2012: Launch of an International Call for Expression of Interest for the residential development January 2013: Inauguration of the 1st rehousing phase by His Majesty King Mohamed VI April 2013: - Presentation of the project to His Majesty and to the President of the French Republic - Signature of a 150 million euros financing agreement between SAZ and the French Development Agency - Signature of a public / private partnership agreement between SAZ and the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Executive Training concerning the development of Education Center (study in progress) With almost 3,7 million inhabitants, Greater Casablanca represents the country’s economic powerhouse. Indeed, the region accounts for about 18,8% of GDP. It hosts 47% of manufacturing jobs and 90% of the research activity in the country. This economic vitality is reinforced by general expenses representing 55 billion dirhams, and a national average expenditure per capita of 1 673 dirhams whereas Greater Casablanca is 14 848 dirhams. Economic growth is driven mostly by middle class and an increasingly diversified consumption mode. However, Greater Casablanca faces significant demographic pressure (+60% of households by 2030), driven by middle class and East-West unbalances, particularly in terms of services (shops, leisure, education, health...). To face these challenges, Morocco has conducted various economic, social and environmental reforms characterized by numerous urban development programs and strategic plans to strenghten the economy and improve the living conditions of its citizens. As a result, 15 new cities are programed, amongst which, the New City of Zenata in Greater Casablanca region. Aerial view of the first developments of Zenata