This programme was initiated in 2018 by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) to increase the City’s livability and improve the overall environment, health, and well-being of the citizens and residents.

This commission focused on the Al Aziziya neighborhood, which sits within the southwest quadrant of the city. This exciting project aims to increase tree and vegetation coverage within the designs of 54 new parks and improvements to street and sikka connections to community amenities such as mosques, schools, and other public buildings spanning approximately 160km.  

Place Dynamix provided exciting, sympathetic, and complimentary design interventions to enhance the lifestyle and social interaction of the local residents.

A series of KPI’s that are referenced throughout the project ensure the aims of the Green Riyadh Strategy are monitored and achieved throughout the project programme.

Challenge

Part of the ambitious Green Riyadh initiative, Al Aziziya required a neighbourhood-scaled landscape and public realm framework that supports shade, plant resilience, walkability and ecological performance in a hot desert context.

Our Role

Place Dynamix developed public realm concepts and landscape strategies for the precinct — aligning with Green Riyadh’s overarching goals of urban greening, comfort and environmental uplift.

Key Moves

• Defined shade networks and green corridors to enhance walkability
• Integrated tree canopy strategies for thermal comfort performance
• Co-developed public space typologies with mobility and recreation functions
• Aligned the precinct’s landscape direction with city-wide greening targets

Impact

The framework supports climate-responsive neighbourhood identity, contributing to Green Riyadh’s goals of transforming urban comfort, ecology and streetscape quality.

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