JEDDAH: The Jeddah municipality is stepping up efforts to adopt a human-centered approach through the Bahja project — an initiative aimed at improving quality of life by transforming open and underused spaces into urban parks.
The project encourages healthier lifestyles and supports the Quality of Life Program under the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 reform plan, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
Municipality spokesperson Mohammed Al-Buqami said the initiative is guided by strategic goals, including strengthening the connection between people and their surroundings, promoting healthy cities, increasing opportunities for physical activity, and designing public spaces that reflect local identity.
He said that the project includes the development of five waterfronts and more than 442 parks across the city, which have become popular spots for families and community events.
Walking paths with essential services and safety features have also been introduced to encourage active lifestyles and social interaction, Al-Buqami added.
