Unblocking Transformative Development in Amman: A Way Forward for Planning Law Reform - Final Technical Assessment Report

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Final Technical Assessment Report focused on unblocking transformative development in Amman through a planning law reform pathway. It reviews the legal framework governing land use and development, covering key laws and proposed draft regulations, and evaluates the planning system’s operation. The report includes defined key terms and acronyms, an executive summary, a structured introduction describing purpose, context, and methodology, and an assessment section addressing land value capture criteria.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages77

Reading Time3 h 14 min

AccessFree to download

Executive Summary

Introduction

Report purpose

Context

Methodology and report structure

Overview: Legal Framework

1966 Zoning Law

1968 Subdivision Law

2019 Property Law

2021 GAM Law

Draft Regulations

Land Value Capture

Criteria

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FAQs

What is the purpose of the report?

The report purpose is to support a way forward for planning law reform to unblock transformative development in Amman.

Which laws are reviewed in the legal framework section?

The report reviews the 1966 Zoning Law, the 1968 Subdivision Law, the 2019 Property Law, the 2021 GAM Law, and draft regulations.

What does the report cover under land value capture?

It includes a dedicated section on land value capture, focusing on criteria for its application.

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