{"id":3374,"date":"2026-04-30T17:43:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T17:43:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/?p=3374"},"modified":"2026-04-30T17:43:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T17:43:31","slug":"prime-minister-abiy-ahmed-unveils-the-40-hectare-arada-park-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gcs.gov.et\/en\/2026\/04\/30\/prime-minister-abiy-ahmed-unveils-the-40-hectare-arada-park-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Unveils the 40-Hectare Arada Park Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The story of the newly inaugurated Arada Park is one of profound transformation, a landmark project officially unveiled today in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. What was once a 40-hectare area of neglected, hazardous, and dilapidated housing has been reimagined into a premier multi-purpose urban destination. This project isn\u2019t just a park; it is a masterclass in integrated infrastructure and land-use efficiency. By renovating over 700 existing homes and buildings, we have ensured that development uplifts the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 A Green Urban Sanctuary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Out of the 40-hectare total area, 15 hectares have been dedicated to lush greenery, providing a vital “lung” for the heart of Addis Ababa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Connecting the City<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mobility is at the core of the design, featuring 5km of asphalt roads, a 6 km pedestrian walkway, and dedicated 5 km tracks for both cycling and running, encouraging a healthier, active lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Economic Vitality:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The park serves as a commercial hub with 131 business shops, prioritizing displaced traders from Piassa, 7 cafes and restaurants, a supermarket, and a bank branch, ensuring economic sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Wellness and Culture<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the greenery, the park houses a modern sports arena with a gym and 7 halls, alongside 8 plazas and amphitheatresdesigned for international-standard arts and social events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Family and Modernity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children can explore 4 playgrounds and a unique Miniature City<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By utilizing innovative multi-level design, placing vibrant commercial shops beneath elegant public plazas, Arada Park maximizes every inch of our precious urban land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#EthiopiaDelivers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

#PMOEthiopia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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