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Smart island enters next development phase
Ambassadori Island Batumi in the Black Sea region is working with Arup to implement a smart city framework that integrates advanced digital infrastructure.
At a glance
Who: Ambassadori Island Batumi; Arup.
What: Ambassadori Island Batumi has announced the next strategic phase of its development with the introduction of a comprehensive smart city framework with Arup.
Why: To implement an advanced digital infrastructure, integrated with sustainable urban planning, and long-term operational intelligence.
Where: Ambassadori Island Batumi is being developed in the Black Sea region.
Ambassadori Island Batumi on Georgia’s Black Sea coast has announced the next strategic phase of its development with the introduction of a comprehensive smart city framework.
The aim is to transform the landmark maritime project into one of the most advanced urban environments in the Black Sea region. Developed in cooperation with global engineering and consulting firm Arup, the initiative establishes a clear technological and operational vision for the future of the island.
Artificial island development
Planned as an 84-hectare artificial island development, Ambassadori Island Batumi has already completed more than 48 hectares of newly formed land, which, Arup claims, marks a significant engineering milestone and enabling the transition from large-scale marine infrastructure works to full urban development.
The island is already undertaking more than $600m in development projects initiated by independent investors, which it reckons positions Ambassadori as one of the most dynamic new urban development platforms in the wider Black Sea region.
“Our ambition is to create a city where digital intelligence, sustainable infrastructure, and human-centred design work together to build a truly future-ready environment for residents, investors, and global partners”
The collaboration with Arup focuses on creating a comprehensive smart city framework that integrates advanced digital infrastructure, sustainable urban planning, and long-term operational intelligence. The framework is built around four strategic pillars:
- Enhanced accessibility and sustainability – aligning the island’s master planning with global environmental standards and climate-resilient infrastructure
- Superior quality of life – designing urban environments where services and infrastructure adapt dynamically to the needs of residents and visitors
- Lifecycle technical capabilities – providing advanced data-driven management tools to support the project from construction through long-term city operations
- Global competitive experience – ensuring the island delivers a user experience comparable to leading smart urban districts worldwide.
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According to Arup, the strategic framework draws on global best practices from some of the world’s most advanced smart city ecosystems, including integrated sensor infrastructures pioneered in Singapore, climate-resilient urban systems developed in Amsterdam, and next-generation sustainable mobility solutions implemented in leading European cities.
The framework operates across three interconnected scales:
- Smart buildings – intelligent asset-level systems including digital twins, environmental monitoring, and automated energy management
- Smart plots – site-scale infrastructure integrating IoT networks, renewable energy optimisation, and smart utilities
- Smart areas and public spaces – district-scale platforms including urban digital twins and integrated command-and-control systems designed to manage the island’s environment in real time.
“Ambassadori Island is not simply a real estate development – it represents a new model of urban living for the Black Sea region,” said Gocha Kamkia, CEO of Ambassadori Island Batumi.
“Our ambition is to create a city where digital intelligence, sustainable infrastructure, and human-centred design work together to build a truly future-ready environment for residents, investors, and global partners.”
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