By: Eng. Mohammad Naeem Nekmal | Sorubi Economic Zone Project Manager
Recreational areas
and resorts are one of the three basic necessities of man, namely work, rest
and recreation. The resorts are said to be the places where people go on
vacation for fun and exhaustion. The existence of recreational areas such as
lush parks, gardens, agricultural farms, and gardens are extremely important not
only for recreation but also for the protection of the environment and the beauty of urban areas.
From the
psychological point of view, recreation has a profound effect on the human
psyche. Just as we need food in need of fun, having fun throughout the week
helps keep our lives out of shape and alleviates mental depression, if
recreation is not included in the division of life, the body becomes vulnerable
and causes psychological damage, such as depression and boredom. The lack of
complete security, poverty, and other social issues have made the culture of
recreation in the country less.
Project Goals:
Objectives and
components of the project are:
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Establishment of public
facilities.
·
Creating a healthier sanctuary
for Kabul citizens and other visitors.
·
Encouraging the private sector
to invest.
·
Revitalize and improve the
sustainable environment.
·
Creating employment and source
of sustained income and development of public facilities.
·
Reconstruction of sanctuary
areas, whether natural or non-natural.
·
Better prospect and landscape
in the area.
Related Sector
The project is
directly related to the balanced development and the development of Sorubi
economic zone to improve the level of economy of the country and the region.
Analyze and
evaluate the past and present state of the sector in terms of quantity and
quality.
·
Recent years in the urban the development sector has made good progress, on the other hand, technology and
building materials are abundantly available. In the past, there have been many
problems in this sector, which has led to urban planning not being fully
implemented.
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Lack of green areas and purple
trees in the area, which is in agreement with the microclimate of the area and
still has a special beauty.
·
Environmental pollution such as
water pollution and lack of sanitation, air pollution and traffic noise from
urban traffic noise.
·
Lack of proper management of
revenues and taxes.
·
Avoidance of birds and ducks as
a result of environmental problems
·
Release of repairs near
waterway
·
usurpation of government land
·
Lack of a safe recreational
area for families
·
Lack of standard and safe
recreational facilities
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Existence of non-standard
wooden and metal stands that reduce the beauty of the area
·
Lack of public internal traffic
and congestion
·
Lack of strategic development
plans for the present and future development of the site
The role and impact
of the project in the development of other sectors and the national economy;
Implementation of this project
will help to make the country more fun.
The project will eliminate the problem
of standard amusement parks at the level of the capital zone. The project will
address the basic human needs and provide an area for rest and relaxation.
By
creating a peaceful and green space, separate parks for esteemed families,
youth and children, public service areas, restaurants, etc. will alleviate
depression and depression.
Providing social justice with
appropriate and equitable participation in the provision of social and public
facilities
Environmental Benefits
Parks and recreation
infrastructure and facilities promote conservation and environmental
sustainability.
Parks facilities
conserve natural resources and wildlife habitat, protect air and water quality,
and preserve open space for current and future generations. Through stewardship
activities, parks can involve the public in conservation efforts and increase
awareness of environmental needs. Parks and open space conserves scenic vistas,
maintains healthy ecosystems, and provides carbon‐reducing
sustainable landscapes.
Social and Equity Benefits
Parks and recreation facilities
also, provide social and equity benefits for community members.
Public parks
provide equal access to all citizens regardless of age, gender, socioeconomic
status, ethnicity, or ability. Parks and recreation facilities can foster
community pride, bring people together, create destination-oriented places, and
connect people to each other and nature. “Pocket parks” are small outdoor
spaces, often in urban areas, that provide active recreation opportunities for
residents—including children—in underserved areas. According to an issue brief on pocket parks by the National Recreation
and Park Association, successful parks have four key qualities. They are
accessible, allow people to engage in activities, comfortable, and sociable
places. These small parks may be created by transforming vacant lots, rooftops,
or previously hardscape areas along sidewalks and active transportation routes.
About the Author
Project Manager / Economic Zone @ Capital Region Independent Development Authority.
Graduated from Kabul Polytechnic University in 2009 since then he has been working as a Site Engineer and quality control engineer, Project Manager, Construction Manager, QA engineer, Provincial manager, and Technical manager / Coordinator he has been mainly responsible for Training for MoE (Ministry of Education) Infrastructure Team engineers and making proposal for the project and mainly responsible for several ADB highway and Ring Road Projects in Afghanistan.
