The Amman Plan is a pragmatic planning program in which six phases have been completed. They include the Interim Growth Strategy for High-Density Mixed-Use Areas, Corridors Intensification Strategy, Industrial Lands Policy, Rural Residential Policy, Airport Corridor Plan, and Metropolitan  Growth Strategy (MGP). As planning in each phase is completed, development commences. For example, the high-density mixed-use buildings that were planned for the first phase are now proceeding through development review, and a number are already nearing construction.

The MGP presents an answer to the fundamental questions of “where Amman will grow and how”. The MGP is a strategic response that offers a preferred direction concerning urban growth, protection of cultural heritage, environment and natural resources, and provision of infrastructure and transportation services.

Amman Plan is a participatory planning initiative. For the Plan to be effective, it must capture the imagination of Amman’s citizens. Working in consultation with a broad cross-section of stakeholders, including city council members, government officials, city residents, business community, civil society, as well professionals. The Plan started with a link and aspiration document where hundreds of stakeholders were engaged in a discussion to visualize what we aspire Amman to be.

The Amman Master Plan is an ongoing process, to build local capacity, benefit from best international practices, and engage in the dialogue with its partners. The strong visionary leadership, rapid and pragmatic planning process, and transparent community based approach, all should insure that the Plan is owned by all stakeholders within the community.