RIYADH: 17 new housing schemes were approved in Madinah during the second quarter of 2022, Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. The schemes cover a total area of 2,242,738 square meters and include 2,932 residential plots of various sizes, 16 schools, 21 public parks, 23 mosques, and a range of public and government facilities. The Madinah Regional Municipality said the adoption of the new housing plans contributes to developing the city’s infrastructure, meeting demands for housing units, increasing the quality of life for residents, supporting urban expansion programs and environmental and economic development plans for the city, and increasing residential areas for the local population considering the urban growth witnessed by the region.