AECOM Technology Corporation, a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for public and private clients in more than 130 countries around the world, has been selected to update the Jeddah Strategic Plan and prepare sub-regional, structural and local plans for the area. The Jeddah Municipality, representing the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs of Saudi Arabia, awarded AECOM the $10-million contract for multiple levels of city-planning services that will reshape Jeddah for decades to come. For this project, AECOM's services will include strategic planning and governance, spatial and urban planning and design, socio-economic and tourism, landscape and environmental sustainability, and infrastructure, as well as engaging stakeholders and communities in various workshops. “We are delighted to play such a vital role in planning and improving the city of Jeddah,” said David Barwell, AECOM chief executive, Middle East. “This contract further enhances AECOM's involvement in the city's transformations and will help shape Jeddah for future generations.” – SG
