Steady progress is being made on The Sustainable City – Yiti, a mega eco-friendly community development coming up in Oman, with nearly 96% of the infrastructure works already completed. 

 

Being developed by Diamond Developers, a subsidiary of SEE Holding, in collaboration with Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran), the project is setting a new benchmark for eco-friendly developments in Oman and the region. 

 

Taking shape along the Gulf of Oman coastline near Muscat, The Sustainable City – Yiti is poised to become the largest operational sustainable community in the region and Oman’s first net zero emission community by 2040. 

 

Spanning nearly one million sq m, this groundbreaking development serves as a resilient and scalable model for low-carbon living, seamlessly integrating intelligent technologies to enhance sustainability.

 

Once fully operational in 2026, the eco-friendly community is designed to accommodate approximately 10,000 people.

 

Giving a project update, Diamond Developers said significant progress has been achieved within the Sustainable District. The infrastructure for the central plaza is now fully completed, with construction reaching the 31% mark for the plaza itself. 

 

Additionally, 33% of the construction work for the villas and the broader Sustainable District is now finalised. Meanwhile, construction of the school and nursery began in September, following a groundbreaking ceremony, it added.

 

The next phase of development will focus on vital community components, including the four-star hotel, and wellness centre, which have been awarded to contractors. 

 

Additional planned components encompass the autism village, equestrian club, sports complex, SEE Lab, bridges, public solar parking, and a biogas plant, stated the developer.

 

Mahmoud Shehada, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at The Sustainable City – Yiti, said: "This milestone marks a significant step forward in our journey to redefine urban living in Oman and the region. The Sustainable City – Yiti embodies our vision of creating thriving sustainable communities that prioritize environmental responsibility, innovation, and quality of life, in line with the sustainability objectives of Oman Vision 2040."

 

According to him, the community is designed to reduce the per capita carbon footprint of its residents by an impressive 78% compared to conventional housing in Oman. 

 

This ambitious goal is achieved by addressing emissions across six core pillars of environmental sustainability: food, energy, water, products, mobility, and waste. The development incorporates eco-friendly materials in construction and interiors, while aiming to be powered entirely by renewable energy.

 

Furthermore, The Sustainable City – Yiti is committed to 100% water recycling, 100% waste diversion from landfills, and achieving 80% self-sufficiency in food production. These initiatives position the community as a leader in sustainable urban design and a blueprint for the future of eco-friendly living in Oman and beyond, he stated.

 

"The overwhelming success of phase one, which has completely sold out, and the robust sales performance of phase two reflect a growing appetite for sustainable living solutions," observed Shehada. 

 

"Notably, Omani nationals represented 55% of the buyers in Phase One, underscoring the project's strong appeal to the local community," he stated.

 

"As we near the completion of infrastructure works, we are one step closer to delivering a community that meets the growing demand for sustainable living and serves as a blueprint for net zero urban developments across the globe," he added.-TradeArabia News Service