The restoration of Forodhani Park is part of a comprehensive programme for seafront rehabilitation in Stone Town. Intended to be a logical extension of Kelele Square previously completed by AKTC, the restoration was undertaken by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture in cooperation with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.

• Restoration of the walkways, infrastructure and landscape of the Park;
• Improvement of infrastructure, including lighting, sewerage and drainage;
• Upgrading of civic amenities;
• Restoration of the seawall in front of the Park;
• Stimulation of economic activities and small enterprise, with improvements for vendors; and,
• Promotion of related socio-economic development.

The impact of the Park restoration has been:

• Creation of 200 new jobs in the construction phase;
• Stimulation of the local economy through Park reconstruction costs of approximately US$2.4 million;
• Generation of employment opportunities in the informal sector; and,
• Creation of a more attractive environment for Zanzibaris and visitors.