Smart City Playbook
Old Neighbor
hoods
Sector
Old Neighbor
Sector
Overview
Old neighborhoods in Al Madinah are located at proximity of the prophet’s mosque and religious sites, which are highly visited by pilgrims. The areas do not adhere to building codes and security guidelines and have limited access to basic utilities and sanitation services. Old Neighborhood’s presence varies between highly populated urban residential areas and remote areas in the city and consist all of densely packed housing units of weak built quality.
Average Unemployment Rate
~26,000
Neighborhood Residents
Key Sector Challenges Analysis
Key Observations
Residents and visitors of Al Madinah city navigate through old neighborhoods due to their proximity to major historical and religious sites
Living standards in Old Neighborhoods are lower than Al Madinah city’s average with a higher unemployment rate due to the low education penetration
The municipality and various NGOs are continuously conducting a comprehensive field survey of the old neighborhoods in terms of social, economic and architectural terms
Sector
Workshops
We facilitated a challenge identification session for the Old Neighborhoods sector, focusing on our 9 personas.
Old Neighborhoods
Use Cases
Old Neighborhoods Mapping and Data Collection “Rasd Program”
Smart Narrow-Lane Vehicles “Easy 3obor”
Old Neighborhood Advanced Database (ONAD)
AI-Powered Architectural Planning Tool “Maher”
Digital Engagement Platform “Tahseen”
Flood Routing Management Software “Weqaya”
Explore Our Sectors
Healthcare & Wellbeing
A healthier population that is taken care of with proactiveness, responsiveness and quality.
Tourism
A seamless, pleasant, rich, and safe visitor experience across the City.
Environment & Agriculture
A sustainable living culture and conservation of resources to persist for future generations.
Transport & Mobility
A safer, more convenient, navigable, and accessible city.
Business, Industry & Logistics
An integrated, efficient and productive environment for business and industry to prosper.
Old Neighborhoods
The integration of Al Madinah’s old neighborhoods to Al Madinah’s thriving economic and social landscape and empower higher standards of living.
