{"id":1924,"date":"2026-03-30T08:19:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T08:19:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=1924"},"modified":"2026-03-30T08:19:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T08:19:47","slug":"kurtumi-riverside-development-emerges-as-addis-ababas-new-recreational-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/kurtumi-riverside-development-emerges-as-addis-ababas-new-recreational-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"Kurtumi Riverside Development Emerges as Addis Ababa\u2019s New Recreational Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>AMN PLUS-March 27\/2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kurtumi Riverside, developed under Addis Ababa\u2019s Riverside Development Projects Initiative, has emerged as a vibrant recreational destination for residents and visitors, seamlessly blending nature with modernity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The development features 21,906 square meters of floor space, a modern plaza, and an expansive 7 hectares of green space. Stretching 2.2 kilometers, the Kurtumi Riverside marks a major milestone in the city\u2019s ongoing environmental protection efforts, as observed during a recent field visit by AMN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 4-kilometer-long, high-quality pedestrian walkway ensures safe, comfortable, and accessible movement for residents both day and night. Beyond its scenic appeal, the riverside has become a lively social and commercial hub, offering experiences ranging from art galleries and traditional clothing shops to a variety of retail outlets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The site also includes children\u2019s playgrounds, sports facilities, five amphitheaters, and modern restaurants, catering to all age groups. The seven hectares of greenery, filled with trees and plants, create a refreshing natural environment within the urban landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A standout feature of the project is its three-storey underground parking facility, accommodating up to 500 vehicles. Equipped with advanced digital surveillance, fire protection systems, and electric vehicle charging stations, it reflects a forward-looking approach to urban infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the Kurtumi Riverside project enhances recreational opportunities for Addis Ababa\u2019s residents, generates employment, and serves as a model for the city\u2019s evolving urban transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By Leta Teresa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN PLUS-March 27\/2026 The Kurtumi Riverside, developed under Addis Ababa\u2019s Riverside Development Projects Initiative, has emerged as a vibrant recreational destination for residents and visitors, seamlessly blending nature with modernity. The development features 21,906 square meters of floor space, a modern plaza, and an expansive 7 hectares of green space. Stretching 2.2 kilometers, the Kurtumi [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1925,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[14,18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1924","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-addis-ababa-affairs","category-development","entry","has-media"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1924","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1924"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1924\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1926,"href":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1924\/revisions\/1926"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1925"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1924"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1924"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1924"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}