Lack of houses in Afghanistan  The project will have every kind of urban

facilities such as Commercial Centers,

 The last three decades of war in Afghanistan and problems (
Educational Centers, Religious Centers,
anarchy in all over the country, mass destruction of infrastruc-
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ture, increasing of population in the cities, Rural to Urban mi- Health Centers, Hospitals, Community
gration, and the return of more than 4 millions Afghan Refu- Centers, Sports Complex, Recreational
Ministry of Urban Development gees from neighboring countries) has changed the (lack of
Centers, Parks and Industries area for small
houses) issue as a major problem and outcry for shelter.
UAE Residential Housing Scheme industries with no pollution.
 Serious shortage of houses is common in all over Afghanistan,
Kabul—Qasaba particularly in Kabul and other major cities. It is one of the
major urban problem. The estimated population of urban areas
Vision in the country is about 6 million people or one million families,
A dynamic and divers town for living, working, so according to the estimation one million houses are needed
learning and recreation, a place for all people set and we have a shortage of 300000 houses in Urban areas .
within a world class built and natural environment.
 Planning and development of well equipped and modern resi-
 Affordable Homes dential areas with the help of private sector is one of the most
 Vibrant Towns
 Cohesive Communities important goals of the National Development Strategy, from
which the

UAE Residential Housing Scheme Kabul-Qasaba

Concept Plan

Will play a bright and mentionable role in this regard.

 The UAE Residential Housing Scheme Project will provide resi-

dential facilities for 10,886 families or 76,202 population.

 The total area of project is 350 hectares.

Preplanned Residential Areas description
 From total 10,886 houses, there will be.
 Two Rooms Apartment 60 m2
 1,262 dwelling units (detached houses).
 Three Rooms Apartment 80 m2
 9,624 dwelling units (apartments => 246 high rise blocks)
 Four Rooms Apartment 110 m2
 Five Rooms Apartment 125 m2
 Housing Distribution Policy
Urban employment centers Summary of Expense for the construction of Project

 Total cost of infrastructure US$ 28.5M

 The completion of this project will take more
than three years, during this time there will  Total cost for 9,624 apartments US$ 192M
be employment opportunities for 40,000.
skilled labor and 80,000. unskilled labor  Total cost for 1,262 residential US$ 40M

houses.
 According to Economical plan 80% of the
residents will have job opportunities in the  Total cost for Educational, US$ 40M
Town
Health and social services.

 40 Hectares piece of land is selected for  Total estimated investment US$ 300.5M
small industries with no pollution and about
150 firms will be activated in this area, that
will provide job opportunities for 2,000
people. There is a business center area,
which is preplanned for more than 2,000
shops and stores and can provide work op-
portunities for 4,000 people.
 USD 28.5 millions fund will be allocated for establishment of
 Sport centers such as Stadium, Gymnasiums, basic infrastructure (water supply, power, Road, Canalization).
Clubs and recreational parks are also
planned for this project.  Total land is about 350 hectares, which worth more than USD 10
millions.
 Special plots for handicap people of the  According to primary calculation the payments will be on
society such as disabled people, orphans are monthly bases.
allocated. Also special schools for the educa-
tion of disabled children are planned in the  The Installment of the houses will be $100-$150 per month for
project. 15-20 years.

 Beneficiary
The recipients of thehousing
of these project units are all  According to the prepared regulations, the cabinet will assign a
low income Afghan families living in Kabul of commission to work on housing distribution policy and how to
which some 75% shall be government em- allocate the needy people to be legible to buy home.
ployees. The house shall be sold to these
beneficiaries on long term monthly payment,
provided that monthly payment is not more
then 5,000 Afs (USD 100). This is decided to
invest the continuous returning capital of
monthly payment in more similar housing
projects.