a palestinian private sector initiative
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A Palestinian Private Sector Initiative
Supported by:Consolidated Contractors Company
Palestine Investment FundBank of Palestine
Paltel Group FoundationPalestine Real Estate Investment Company
In cooperation with:The Portland Trust
April 2016
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15 AECOM team members in partnership with TPT
5 technical teams (Economics, Planning, Transport, Infrastructure, Environment)
8 missions to region
50 consultative meetings (with over 300 stakeholders)
400 page Baseline Report
70+proposed projects
private sector sponsors:Consolidated Contractors CompanyPalestine Investment FundBank of PalestinePaltel Group FoundationPalestine Real Estate Investment Company
Global Palestine: Connected Gaza
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Global Palestine: Connected Gaza
National Effort
Gaza integration with West Bank
• Independent Palestinian State
• Infrastructure
• Connectivity
• Economic Activity
• Building on precedents
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High population densityCompact linear urbanization
Limiting boundaries
Economic imbalance with hinterlandYouth demographic
Degraded infrastructure
Israel’s condition within Arab region
Critical mass for economic developmentInfrastructure affordability per capitaProximity of amenities & services
Comparative wage and cost advantagesFoundation for youth culture and emerging digital sectorsDeliver ‘leapfrog’ next‐gen technologies
Gateway for Israeli/Arab value‐added supply chain
Constraint Opportunity
Gaza / constraint or opportunity?
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NOW critical conditions (political/security)• urgent needs: water and energy
EVENTUALLY progressively lifted restrictions• secure connectivity with West Bank• satisfactory resolution of refugee issues• increasing openness and connectivity
FUTURE global and connected• 3.5 million people• focused on trade and exchange• 1.1 million new jobs• part of trans‐national City‐Region• Knowledge‐based economy
Global Palestine / Connected Gaza
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21ST CENTURY CITY‐REGION
Global Palestine / Connected Gaza
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Pearl River Delta Jeddah‐Makkah Randstad
Qingyuan
Guangzhou
Dongguan
Huizhou
Shenzen
Hong Kong
Fosham
Zhaoqing
Jiangmen Zhongshan
Macau
Zhuhai
Jeddah
Jeddah al Jadeedah
Telal Jeddah
Obhor
Thuwal
Moulisiaa
Makkah
Al Janoob
Amsterdam
The Hague
Gouda
Rotterdam
UtrechtArnhem
Nijmegen
21ST CENTURY CITY‐REGION (‘Mega‐City’)
Global Palestine / Connected Gaza
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cities cooperate across national boundaries
Global Palestine / Connected Gaza21ST CENTURY CITY‐REGION
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PHASING
RECOVERING to 2020
CONNECTING to 2025
GROWING to 2030
CONSOLIDATING to 2050
Phase 1Port (roll‐on/roll/off)Gaza‐West Bank LinkGaza‐West Bank Gateway
Phase 2Port (deepwater)Airport
Phase 3Increased regional co‐operationExpanding regional infra. network
Phase 4Emergence of Global Palestine Gaza within trans‐national city‐region
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GAZA 2015
POPULATION1.8 millionJOBS 218,000 (low‐income)UNEMPLOYMENT 51%GDP PER CAPITA $977
FOCUS
energy and water
GAZA 2020 RECOVERING
POPULATION2.1 millionJOBS 319,000UNEMPLOYMENT 44%GDP PER CAPITA $1,190
FOCUS
reconstruction
ECONOMYEducation development Restart manufacturingInitiate business servicesEstablish tourism
CONNECTIVITYOpen Gaza‐West Bank LinkOpen Phase 1 Gaza PortEstablish Gaza airport
INFRASTRUCTUREOpen gas pipeline to GPP WB utilities connection
GAZA 2025CONNECTING
POPULATION2.1 millionJOBS 458,000UNEMPLOYMENT 17%GDP PER CAPITA $2,000
FOCUS
job creation
ECONOMYProgressive easing of tradeLogistics and supply‐ chain Deepen tourismEducation development
CONNECTIVITYComplete Gaza PortComplete Gaza Airport
INFRASTRUCTUREComplete Gaza MarineImprove environment
GAZA 2030 GROWING
POPULATION 2.4 millionJOBS 547,000UNEMPLOYMENT 10%GDP PER CAPITA $3,100
FOCUS
relationships
ECONOMYDevelop creative industries Expand manufacturing
CONNECTIVITYExpand Port movementsGrow aviation movementsMerge WB Link with region
INFRASTRUCTUREMerge regional networks
GAZA 2050 CONSOLIDATING
POPULATION3.5 millionJOBS 1,100,000 (middle‐income)UNEMPLOYMENT 10%GDP PER CAPITA $12,400
FOCUS
advanced industries
ECONOMYIntegrate with city‐regionApply new technologiesExpand digital industriesUnrestricted movements
CONECTIVITYRegional gateways
INFRASTRUCTUREExtensive regional utility networks
ASSUMPTIONS
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2020RECOVERING
2025CONNECTING
2030GROWING
2050CONSOLIDATING
PHASING
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RECOVERnatural systems
CONNECTwith history
SERVE from east
CONSOLIDATEto north
FOCUS around centres
FOCUS / Spatial Vision principles
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Specialised industry• Rationalised border areas
Strategic Connectivity• Port (container/cruise)• Airport (interim short haul)• Gaza Gateway
Urban consolidation • Towns• Multi‐Districts• Small centres
Environmental protection• Wadi Gaza• Mawasi Coastal Zone• Gaza Coast
Integrated public transport• Salah al‐Din Road LRT• Regional road• Heavy rail corridor• Rationalised road hierarchy
Global Palestine / Connected Gaza
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RECOVERING/2016‐2020
Improve utility infrastructure
Integrate with regional infrastructure networks
Expand urban areas
Expand and coordinate transit systems
Develop additional employment lands
Extend heavy rail to Rafah
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Expand water supply through desalination
Gaza Marine and further GPP expansion
Environmental remediation – Wadi Gaza
Consolidation of density and towns
Port‐Airport corridor to industrial/employment land
Salah Al‐Din Road LRT to Rafah
Gaza Island port operational
CONNECTING/2020‐2025
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Further improvements to water and energy infrastructure
Consolidate core areas – urban infill & regeneration
Start to push beyond existing to new urban lands
Start developing Multi‐Districts that are not Town Centres
Employment land finished / consolidated (Gaza City + Port‐Airport Corridor)
Urban waterfront Multi‐Districts complete
Regional road in place
Regional rail corridor
GROWING/2025‐2030
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Continued improvements to water and energy infrastructure; integration with regional networks
Urban expansion
Transit consolidation
Consolidate remaining employment lands
Consolidation of green infrastructure
Heavy rail extended to Rafah
CONSOLIDATING/2030‐2050
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IMAGINE GAZA
Global Palestine / Connected Gaza
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Gateway Gaza
Core Gaza
Wadi Gaza
Beach Gaza
IMAGINE GAZA
Global Palestine / Connected Gaza
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Gateway Gaza
Global Palestine / Connected Gaza
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Gateway Gaza
/Port/Airport/Gaza Gateway/North Economic Area
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industry
airport
gateway airport city gateway island
coastal reserve
LRT corridor
Gateway Gaza
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cruise portindustry
airport
west bank link
airport city
container port
park coastal reserve LRT corridorsports marina
logistics
Gateway Gaza
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Core Gaza
Core Gaza
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Core Gaza
/Gaza City Regeneration/Transport Network/Industrial Area East/Gaza City Eastern Expansion
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Core Gaza
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Core Gaza
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active waterfront
coastal open space
beach stabilisation
central station
conservation area
Salah al‐Din LRT
regional rail
industrial area
commercial core
residential regeneration regional road
core density area
street improvements
Core Gaza
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Wadi Gaza
Wadi Gaza
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Wadi Gaza
/Wadi Gaza Rehabilitation/GPP upgrade/Waste water treatment/Urban Development
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agriculture
estuary restoration
wadi parkuniversitycommunity centres
active recreation Salah al‐Din LRTdistrict centrehabitat regeneration
Wadi Gaza
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Wadi Gaza
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Wadi Gaza
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Beach Gaza
Beach Gaza
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Beach Gaza
/Mawasi Tourism Area/Beachfront rehabilitation/Rafah Town expansion
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Beach Gaza
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district centre
dune restorationbeach stabilisation
back‐dune resort area
palm plantation
agricultural zones public realm upgrade
coastal road
Beach Gaza
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PROJECTS
Global Palestine / Connected Gaza
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FOUNDATION PROJECTS
INTEGRATED PROJECTS
LOCAL PROJECTS
/Gateway Gaza/Core Gaza /Wadi Gaza /Beach Gaza
30
7
40
Global Palestine / Connected Gaza
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CBD Regeneration of Gaza (Housing/Office/Retail)Wadi Gaza Environmental Rehabilitation
LRT Network + StationsWest Bank Link & Umbilical
Strategic Spine RoadPort
AirportPower Plant
Desalination Plant + Capacity EnhancementWaste Water Plant + Capacity Enhancement
Israeli Gas Pipeline connectionAquifer Restoration
Gaza MarineDeliver Housing (Gaza‐Wide)
Deliver Office/Retail/EntertainmentRegional Rail Line
Temporary BuswayCycle Network
Local Transit EnhancementsCar Share Program
Water Distribution EnhancementsBroadband Capacity
Community Owned Local Energy CentresAnerobic Energy Plant
Local Rooftop Solar PanelsSolar Panel Investment on Public Buildings
Development of Local Data CentresFlood Early Warning System
Coastal ManagementConservation Areas Framework
Agricultural FrameworkAir Quality Framework
Open Space FrameworkPlant 2 million trees
Outdoor GymsCultural FrameworkUrban Art Programs
Wadi Gaza Residential DevelopmentWaterfront Redevelopment
Upgrade Omar Al Mokhtar StreetGaza City Eastern Extension
Industrial Area NorthIndustrial Area East
Airport CityCement FactoryFertilizer Factory
UniversitiesWater Storage
Waste Sorting and Incineration FacilityWave Energy along Causeway
Collection Point for Municipal and Solid WasteMajor Parks
Central MarkertIntensification within Deir Al Balah Town Centre
Deir Al Balah Industrial AreaMawasi Tourism Development
High Density Residential Development on WaterfrontKhan Yunis Industrial Area
Solar FarmsWind Energy Farms off the Coast
Global Palestine / Connected Gaza
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Core Gaza RegenerationWadi Gaza RehabilitationLRT Network + StationsGaza‐West Bank Link
Gateway IslandAirport
Specialised Industrial ZonesRenewable PowerSSLV Desalination
Waste Water CapacityGaza Marine (Gas)
Upgrade ICT NetworkIncubator ICT Hub
New Industries TrainingDevelopment Governance
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CONTEXT
Global Palestine / Connected Gaza
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COMBINED UNEMPLOYMENT/UNDEREMPLOYMENT
0
500000
1000000
1500000
2000000
2500000
3000000
3500000
4000000
4500000
2014 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050
High Growth Scenario Base Scenario
Population ‐ 3.5 ‐ 4.2 millionJobs ‐ 1.1 ‐ 1.3 million
CONTEXT/growth scenarios
population
jobs
4.2m
3.5m
1.31.1
10%
51%
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FOOD & AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY & TRADE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMYTOURISM
De‐emphasize:/ as job creator
Focus: / high‐value exports
Preserve wider social value
De‐emphasize:/ heavy industry/ large land‐take
Focus:/ specialised opportunities‐ trade‐ domestic consumption‐ add‐value / light industry‐ transhipment
Prioritise:/ domestic tourism
Focus:/ niche opportunities / international tourism
Prioritise:/ ICT sector
Focus:/ training, skills/ high‐value services (e.g. education or finance)
~ 20,000 jobs ~ 240,000 jobs ~ 115,000 jobs ~ 173,000 jobs
CONTEXT / specialisation (by 2050)
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0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2012 2025 2050
PublicAdmi…
2012 2025 2050
CONTEXT/ employment
Administration, Education, Health
Services
Retail, Hospitality, Food
Construction
Industry
Agriculture
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Water: clean and sustainable water supply
/ Restore aquifer/ Repair distribution network/ Develop desalination plants
Waste Water: enhanced water treatment network
/ Stop discharge of sewage into Wadi Gaza/ Reduce leakage within sewage network/ Development of new plants
Energy: power upgrade and distribution network
/ Establish local energy centres/ Develop solar & wind power/ Develop Gaza Marine off shore gas field
CONTEXT / water & energy
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Transport Oriented Development
/ Integrated multi‐modal transport system/ Hierarchy of capacity and movement/ Consolidated road hierarchy/ Development of a port and airport
CONTEXT / transport
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Urban Centre Hierarchy
/ Focused development around transport / Local cores/ Community infrastructure
CONTEXT / urban structure
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Metropolitan and Multi‐District Centres
/ Metro Centre: 3.5m people/ Town Centre: 1.3 m people/ Multi‐District Centre: 300,000 people/ District Centre: 60,000 people
CONTEXT / population
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2050: 1.3 Million jobs
890,000 fixed jobs • distributed across four towns • permanent, fixed locations
~400,000 unfixed jobs• across Gaza • do not require fixed physical location
(e.g. construction work)
Maximise accessibility and concentrate activity
Focused employment areas:
/ Centres/ Industrial areas
CONTEXT / employment
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Green Spaces / Water Sensitive Design:
/ storm and waste water management/ recreation spaces / heat reduction/ air quality improvement
/ Result in property value uplift
CONTEXT / environment