What is the SDUGY, the urban development plan for Greater Yamoussoukro?
The SDUGY is the Master Urban Development Plan for Greater Yamoussoukro, which organizes the development of Ivory Coast's political capital and its zone of influence, extending several kilometers around the city.
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The counterpart to SDUGA for the political capital
The SDUGY — Master Urban Development Plan for Greater Yamoussoukro — is the document that plans the urban development of Yamoussoukro, the political capital of Côte d'Ivoire, as well as its area of influence. It was developed by the MCLU (Ministère de la Construction, du Logement et de l'Urbanisme / Ministry of Construction, Housing and Urban Planning) and presented to local authorities according to BÂTIR magazine N°008 (January-March 2024).
An extended perimeter
The SDUGY extends over several dozen kilometers around the municipal perimeter of Yamoussoukro. This perimeter includes surrounding localities and takes into account major development projects (university campus, INP-HB, Félix Houphouët-Boigny Foundation).
The stakes
According to the MCLU, the objective is harmonious, balanced and sustainable urban development, based on:
- Respect for the political and administrative vocation of Yamoussoukro
- Preservation of green spaces and water bodies (Basilica Lake)
- Development of transport infrastructure (Abidjan-Yamoussoukro-Ouagadougou highway corridor)
- Anticipation of demographic growth
For an investor
The SDUGY is a valuable analytical tool for assessing the land potential of Greater Yamoussoukro. It identifies planned expansion zones, easements to be respected, and sectors where real estate projects will be prioritized.
Exemple concret
Sylvain, a diaspora investor, is considering purchasing land on the outskirts of Yamoussoukro. He consults the SDUGY to verify that the sector is open for residential development and is not subject to administrative project servitude.
Sources juridiques
BÂTIR MCLU N°008 (janv-mars 2024)
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