Hulhumalé, to the Northeast of Maldives’ capital – Malé, a reclaimed island that is transformed to an appreciable living environment for local residents, complete with housing typologies, open spaces, hospitals and schools, transport network and amenities.
It is now a resilient international destination emerging as a smart and sustainable city for the island region.
The Hulhumalé Plan is a strategic move to develop sustainably in Maldives’ vulnerable environment and economy in the face of new global challenges. Professor Heng Chye Kiang is the planning principal of the project and is now a consultant for Hulhumalé Housing Development Corporation (HDC) in transforming the land use plan into reality. It was recognized under Best Planning category in the City Scape Awards in Dubai.
Hulhumalé 1997
Hulhumalé 2018
* The plan was completed by enCity founders prior to enCity
