About AHURP

Mongolia's long-term development strategy, "Vision 2050," aims to transform Ulaanbaatar city into a globally competitive metropolis characterized by a robust settlement infrastructure, optimal spatial planning, enhanced access to housing for local families, ecosystem equilibrium, and the establishment of green spaces with minimal greenhouse gas emissions. Aligned with the objectives of fostering healthy, secure, and technologically advanced living environments, the Project Implementation Unit of the Capital City Governor's Office, supported by funding from the Asian Development Bank and the Green Climate Fund, is spearheading the ULAANBAATAR GREEN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND RESILIENT URBAN RENEWAL SECTOR PROJECT (AHURP) in Ulaanbaatar city.

Expected Outcomes

The project endeavors to realize the following key outcomes through its implementation:

1. Development of social infrastructure facilities and residential complexes within the ger area.
2. Provision of long-term financial backing to investors for constructing housing units featuring low greenhouse gas emissions, resilience to climate change, and affordability, alongside augmenting the availability of loans for households eligible for green financing.
3. Implementation of sectoral policy reforms and capacity-building initiatives.

Project Features and Significance

The project entails meticulous design specifications, encompassing a comprehensive analysis of green building materials, compliance with 37 types of green building performance indicators (KPIs), and adherence to EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) standards—an internationally recognized green building evaluation system—across all phases of construction and design.