The designate Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs, Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, approved an integrated plan for Saudi Arabia to develop informal areas in all regions and governorates secretariats in the Kingdom.
The plan includes the establishment of an administrative unit under the name of the District Development Department and the establishment of an administrative unit in all secretariats, where the Ministry of Town Planning Agency prepares the tasks of departments in the secretariats to achieve the specified goals, according to To the Saudi News Agency (SPA).
These departments undertake the development of slum areas, setting controls, standards and guidelines, general policy to address slums, and effective participation and follow-up in preparation and implementation to address the situation of slums, and community partnership to ensure The success of the project that aims at urban renewal through the development of these areas.
The ministry stated that it is working through the slum development departments to provide technical, engineering and planning support to landowners to activate self-development work in order to achieve sustainable urban development in slum sites. And provide support to secretariats and municipalities to address infringements and violations of municipal regulations.
The ministry affirmed that work is continuing to review and develop planning standards and building regulations, and to provide incentives commensurate with the variables to attract investors to these areas. The ministry also works to coordinate with all bodies Developing regions and updating the database with the relevant authorities.
