Dhahrat Nammar Park Launches in Southwest Riyadh
Construction has begun on Dhahrat Nammar Park under the Riyadh Green Program. The project spans 35 kilometers across six neighborhoods in southwest Riyadh, covering a total area of 2.45 million square meters. It aims to provide a linear green corridor that supports urban mobility and public activities.
Design Concept
The layout connects residential districts through graded pathways. It includes 52 kilometers of pedestrian trails and 33 kilometers of cycling lanes. Two suspension bridges and one iconic bridge will cross existing roads while maintaining movement continuity. This approach reflects current trends in architectural design. The recreational zones contain 29 sports courts arranged in a modular system. This masterplan was developed as part of a comprehensive vision for Dhahrat Nammar Park to integrate nature into dense urban fabric.
Materials & Construction
The layout connects residential districts through graded pathways. It includes 52 kilometers of pedestrian trails and 33 kilometers of cycling lanes. Two suspension bridges and one iconic bridge will cross existing roads while maintaining movement continuity. This approach reflects current trends in architectural design. The recreational zones contain 29 sports courts arranged in a modular system. This masterplan was developed as part of a comprehensive vision for Dhahrat Nammar Park to integrate nature into dense urban fabric.
Sustainability
Teams will plant approximately 47,000 drought-resistant trees to form the ecological backbone of Dhahrat Nammar Park. The system will use treated wastewater for irrigation and solar panels to power lighting. These measures align with international sustainability principles. Project designers selected tree density and species in accordance with guidelines from the Riyadh Green Program.
Urban Impact
This linear corridor tests whether green infrastructure can reshape mobility patterns in car dependent areas. By extending green space through dense neighborhoods, it may reduce urban heat and encourage walking. If If the project succeeds, planners could replicate the model in other Saudi cities. However, questions remain about long-term maintenance and integration with public transport networks.
Will this corridor reshape residents’ daily lives or remain a green space for visual display?
Architectural Snapshot: A 35 km linear park in Riyadh integrates 47,000 drought-resistant trees, 52 km of walking paths, and suspended bridges to redefine urban green infrastructure.
ArchUp Editorial Insight
The announcement of Dhahrat Nammar Park under the Riyadh Green Program favors quantitative metrics over contextual depth, substituting 47,000 trees and 52 km of paths for genuine socio spatial analysis. It sidesteps critical questions about long term maintenance in arid climates or potential indirect displacement. Still, it stands as a more substantive effort than superficial green washing schemes common in regional urbanism. This linear model could seed a replicable framework if it transcends ceremonial greening and proves functional beyond ribbon-cutting.
