Sharjah Sustainable City celebrates year of milestones toward sustainable living
The Sharjah Sustainable, in partnership with Diamond Developers, has announced that the year 2022 was a year of milestones following an overwhelming response to the city's movement toward a sustainable way of life. Sharjah Sustainable City is the first sustainable master-planned community developed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq).One of the city's most significant milestones of 2022 was the handover of the first villas to homeowners, marking the city's transition from a real estate project into an active community. Over 110 families have moved in and stad enjoying their new sustainable homes and the many benefits they offer – both environmental and economical. The city is equipped with renewable energy produced from rooftop solar panels and built with sustainable materials and passive designs that reduce utility bills and operational costs. As a result, residents can save up to 50% on water and electricity bills. On top of that, the city offers zero service fees for the first five years, as well as complimentary energy-efficient kitchen appliances and smart home features. Over the past year, the city repod a surge in people reaching out to learn about the residential project, which represents a fundamental change in the concept of future cities and urban planning, showing how more and more people are becoming increasingly environmentally conscious and opting for sustainable living.