Madinah adopts urban model balancing heritage and sustainable growth

Madinah is embracing a comprehensive urban model that balances cultural heritage with the demands of sustainable development, following a forward-looking vision that places people at the heart of urban planning.

Development plans focus on preserving historical and cultural heritage, upgrading urban infrastructure, and promoting environmental sustainability to enhance quality of life for residents and visitors.

Urban development targets include planting 2.1 million trees, providing 4.5 square meters of green space per person, and developing 777 kilometers of cycling paths to boost vegetation cover and create a healthy, sustainable environment.

In the transport sector, the city features a network of 177 buses, 371 stations, and 15 routes, offering an integrated transit system that connects different areas and facilitates movement for residents and visitors, thereby improving mobility and quality of life.

For humanizing the city and connecting it to its history, the historic Badr Trail stands out, stretching 175 kilometers and linking 40 historical sites and 25 villages. This enhances awareness of heritage sites, highlights their cultural value, and ties development to the region's historical legacy.

Madinah is home to more than 4,000 historical and cultural sites and has a population of around 2.1 million, according to an Oxford Business Group report, reflecting the city's diverse assets and integrated development pathways.