13-Apr-2025
Madinat Salman Development Plan, Advancing Sustainable Urban Communities
A sustainable urban development integrating climate-responsive design, efficient water management, green infrastructure, and modern housing to create resilient and connected communities in Bahrain.
The Madinat Salman Development Plan reflects Bahrain’s commitment to developing sustainable and integrated urban communities that enhance the quality of life while supporting national housing priorities. Led by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, the project combines modern housing delivery with climate-responsive urban planning and community-focused infrastructure.
The development adopts climate-responsive design principles, with more than 80 percent of streets, buildings, and open spaces oriented towards prevailing breezes to improve natural ventilation and reduce heat exposure. These efforts are complemented by passive cooling strategies, pedestrian-friendly streets, dedicated cycling routes, green spaces, and integrated public amenities that support healthier and more connected communities.
The project also incorporates a comprehensive landscaping and water-management strategy aimed at strengthening ecological value, reducing water consumption, and improving climate resilience. This includes the use of 90 percent native, adaptive, drought- and saline-tolerant plant species, alongside soil treatments and mulches applied across most landscaped areas to minimise irrigation demand.
The development further ensures that 100 percent of irrigation demand is supplied through treated sewage effluent, supported by efficient irrigation systems, water meters, and leak-detection infrastructure. Stormwater resilience measures, natural infiltration systems, and landscape waste composting practices further support Bahrain’s broader environmental sustainability and circular economy objectives.