Sustainable Regeneration of Sahab Craft and Industrial Area, Jordan

Sahab Municipality, Jordan, is seeking international research, technical and municipal partners to develop a comprehensive regeneration programme for its craft and industrial area.

Sahab is an important industrial centre hosting diverse manufacturing, industrial and craft activities. These activities contribute to the local economy and employment but also create urban, environmental and infrastructure challenges requiring integrated and sustainable solutions.

The project aims to transform the existing craft and industrial area into an organised, environmentally sustainable, resource-efficient and resilient production zone through integrated urban planning, infrastructure improvement and circular economy approaches.

Project Vision

To create a sustainable and well-organised craft and industrial area that balances economic development with environmental protection, efficient resource use and improved urban conditions.

Proposed Scope of Cooperation

The project will cover six interconnected stages:

1. Baseline Assessment: Assessing existing urban conditions, land uses, infrastructure, environmental pressures, industrial activities, waste generation and resource consumption. Identifying key challenges and priority intervention areas.

2. Urban Planning and Regeneration: Developing an integrated regeneration plan addressing spatial organisation, land-use compatibility, circulation, accessibility, public spaces and improvements to the existing urban environment.

3. Infrastructure and Environmental Improvement: Identifying and designing priority interventions for roads, drainage, lighting, essential services, environmental pollution reduction, green infrastructure and urban greening.

4. Circular Economy and Sustainable Production: Promoting waste reduction, reuse and recycling, industrial symbiosis, resource recovery, water and energy efficiency, and cooperation between neighbouring businesses to support circular production models.

5. Implementation and Governance: Preparing phased implementation plans, engaging local businesses and stakeholders, exploring public-private partnerships and identifying suitable financing and management mechanisms.

6. Monitoring and Impact Evaluation: Establishing measurable indicators to assess infrastructure improvements, environmental performance, resource efficiency, waste reduction and local economic benefits.

Expected Outcomes

• An integrated urban and environmental regeneration plan for the craft and industrial area.

• Assessment and prioritisation of infrastructure and environmental needs.

• Improved urban organisation, accessibility and working conditions.

• More efficient use of energy, water and raw materials.

• Improved waste management and opportunities for industrial symbiosis.

• A phased implementation roadmap with measurable indicators.

• A replicable model for sustainable regeneration of industrial and craft areas.

Partners Sought

Sahab Municipality welcomes cooperation with European and international municipalities, universities, research institutions, urban planning and engineering consultancies, environmental organisations, circular economy experts, waste management specialists and industrial innovation partners.

Role of Sahab Municipality

The Municipality will contribute local knowledge, identify development priorities, facilitate coordination with local businesses and relevant stakeholders, support access to available municipal information and explore opportunities for local demonstration and implementation.

Through international cooperation, research and knowledge exchange, Sahab Municipality aims to develop practical and innovative solutions that support sustainable urban regeneration, circular production and long-term environmental and economic resilience.