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LUSAIL Doha, Qatar
Located immediately north of the capital city of Doha, Lusail is a waterfront development envisioned to house approximately 450,000 people. Its development includes both waterfront development as well as the construction of the Qetaidan Islands set to contain tourist attractions as well as luxury residential and commercial units. As part of Qatar’s Vision 2030 master plan, this new community is designed to establish a sustainable and diversified economy. Although the development of Lusail includes stipulations for environmental protection and sustainable growth, the adverse effects of land reclamation projects along the coast of Qatar are seen in the decline of marine life. Water turbidity is greater along marinas, solid material pollution has increased, and fish populations have dramatically declined. As a result, scientists aim to raise awareness of the unintended consequence of shoreline expansion and development.
Area: 38 sq km Project Date: 2006-2019 Construction Cost: Est. $45 billion Population: 260,000 (short-term est.) Body of Water: Persian Gulf
Water
Reclaimed Land
Parks+Greenfield
Built Environment
Wetland+Marsh
Site Boundary
