WSP announces that it has signed the Soudah Planning Framework with the Soudah Development Company; a transformative project that will develop a flexible and responsive spatial strategy to restore, rehabilitate, and develop the wider context and communities surrounding Soudah Peaks, positioning it as a world-class sustainable tourism destination.
The signing ceremony was attended by Eng. Saleh Aloraini, CEO of Soudah Development Company alongside Kathleen McGrail, Global Lead & Middle East Managing Director, Advisory; Jonathan Lane, Director, Development, Planning & Urban Design and various members of the project team.
Spanning 636.5 square Kilometers in the heart of the Aseer Region, the framework will define land use and activity, guide urban design, and promote environmental improvement and quality of life outcomes. It brings together thematic layers that consider community, environment, heritage, economy, transportation, and infrastructure, forming a comprehensive spatial plan that will shape the region’s future.
The company stated that, this landmark project reinforces WSP’s commitment to shaping the future of sustainable, tourism-led regional developments; in support of the Soudah Peaks program, a national priority launched in 2023.
Delivering this project draws on WSP’s multidisciplinary expertise providing advisory services across spatial and master planning, economic planning, environmental sustainability, landscape architecture, and engineering; a true reflection of our integrated approach and our dedication to supporting Saudi Arabia’s ambitions.
