Heerim Architects & Planners, a South Korean firm, will lead feasibility and master-planning work for a proposed 10,000-hectare satellite city near Dodoma, Tanzania's capital, The Korea Herald reported Tuesday.
The Herald reported that Dodoma City Council and Heerim signed the agreement Monday at Chinangali Park. Heerim said Tuesday it had been selected to oversee both planning stages.
Known as the Hombolo Thematic Satellite City, the development is planned near Hombolo Lake. The concept includes homes and commercial areas, alongside hotels, recreation venues and social services. Plans also call for links with Msalato International Airport and Mtumba Government City.
Heerim said the design aims to combine environmentally responsible technology with modern digital infrastructure. Heerim identified direct talks with Dodoma's local government as a distinguishing feature and said public loan programs, including South Korea's Economic Development Cooperation Fund, were not used.
A Heerim official told The Korea Herald the contract would bolster the firm's standing in Tanzania and the broader East African market. The agreement covers a feasibility study and master plan for the proposed development.
