DIASPORA CITYZ I M B A B W E
THE NATIONAL PROPOSITION

Build tomorrow while renewing today.

ZIDO proposes a new, planned city that complements the renewal of existing urban centres. The aim is to create capacity for homes, enterprise, infrastructure and public life within one integrated system.

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THE PROPOSAL

Why build a new city?

The ministry presentation argues for new urban capacity alongside renewal of existing cities. Feasibility must test where this model can deliver lasting national value.

Ministry presentation · slides 2, 12, 18–20 · Project source. Image illustrative.
01Respond to housing and infrastructure pressure
02Mobilise Zimbabwean capital, skills and global networks
03Create a new productive growth pole
Create capacity illustrative concept

Create capacity

Plan housing, services and movement together, responding to the capacity pressures described in the proposal.

Slides 4–10
Build productive places illustrative concept

Build productive places

Connect employment, enterprise and infrastructure so the proposition extends beyond housing delivery.

Slides 6, 14, 16
Connect Zimbabwe globally illustrative concept

Connect Zimbabwe globally

Bring diaspora expertise, business relationships and investment capacity into a professionally governed development process.

Slide 13

Explore the city programmes

Open the interactive city
Illustrative mixed-use district with contemporary Zimbabwean architecture
A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON POSSIBILITY

Step into
the city.

Move through an original 3D concept. Explore six districts, select an illustrative stand and start building your own picture of life here.

Enter the 3D city Original demo layout · not an approved masterplan
Illustrative tree-lined Zimbabwean arrival boulevardSTREET-LEVEL STUDY · ILLUSTRATIVE
THE EVERYDAY CITY

More than a place
to invest.
A place to belong.

Homes near schools. Enterprise connected to skills. Shaded public spaces where community can grow. The proposal brings the systems of a city together around daily life.

Discover life in the city
Illustrative community public spaceZimbabwean character.
A connected future.
YOUR PATH TO PARTICIPATION

From curiosity to informed engagement.

Interest registration is an early conversation. Formal opportunities depend on land, feasibility, governance and agreed terms.

  1. 01Explore
  2. 02Select a programme
  3. 03Register interest
  4. 04Verification
  5. 05Technical engagement
  6. 06Formal agreement
  7. 07Belong
A REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL ENGAGEMENT

A proposal ready for the next conversation.

ZIDO asks for suitable land, a multi-stakeholder technical committee, feasibility and master planning support, and consideration within national urban development policy.

Read the institutional ask
Business districtsExpression of interest
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