{"id":70090,"date":"2019-10-11T11:37:31","date_gmt":"2019-10-11T11:37:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=70090"},"modified":"2020-09-07T06:53:07","modified_gmt":"2020-09-07T06:53:07","slug":"islamabad-master-plan-public-survey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/islamabad-master-plan-public-survey.html","title":{"rendered":"Fill out a Survey and Play Your Part in Designing Islamabad\u2019s Master Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Although Islamabad\u2019s master plan has to be reviewed every 20 years, it couldn\u2019t be reviewed after 1960. Therefore, the current plan is, of course, outdated. The maladministration has resulted in the deprivation of basic amenities in many low-income areas, where there’s a severe lack of health, education and electricity. But now, a special Federal Commission has been formed to resolve such issues in the master plan. And the best part is that the public can also be a part of the process now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How so? Continue reading to find out.
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Public Survey For Revising Islamabad\u2019s Master Plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Division of zones in Islamabad’s master plan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Federal Commission that has been assigned the task to review the master plan of Islamabad has put up an online public survey. The basic purpose of this online survey is to seek suggestions and input from people belonging to different backgrounds who live in the capital city. What kind of problems residents of Islamabad face? What are the issues that need to be taken care of in the capital city\u2019s master plan? How do the people of Islamabad envision the capital\u2019s future? You can also have your say in developing Islamabad\u2019s master plan. Let us discuss further what the public survey form entails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Details of public survey form for the capital city\u2019s master plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Public Survey Opinion Form on CDA’s website where you have to first enter personal details. Credit: Website\/CDA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Well, first you need to visit CDA\u2019s website where the public opinion survey form<\/a> is available. After opening up the form, you will have to fill in your personal information \u2013 name, gender, date of birth and qualification. Then you need to state your profession whether you are a student, entrepreneur, working in the government, unemployed or a housewife. Then there is an option of how long you stay in Islamabad. There are people who live in Rawalpindi but have their offices in Islamabad and so they spend their day time in the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are the one who works in an office in the capital city then you will choose \u2018Day time\u2019 while describing your stay. But if on the contrary you have an office in the twin city \u2013 Rawalpindi and you live in Islamabad \u2013 this means you spend your night time in Islamabad so you will select \u2018Night time\u2019 when describing your stay. Select \u2018Full Time\u2019 if you have both personal and work lives in Islamabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major issues to be addressed in the future Islamabad\u2019s Master Plan (IMP)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After filling out the basics, residents can suggest the improvements they want to see in different areas such as housing, mobility, sanitation, gas supply, water supply, electricity, open spaces, education, health, industrial development and availability of parking spaces. You have to rate from 1 to 5 where 1 is the lowest and 5 is the highest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of housing units you would prefer in Islamabad\u2019s Master Plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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What kind of housing units would you prefer in the capital city Credit: Website\/CDA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to see a row of houses joined by common sidewalls? Or would you prefer single bungalows aka single-family houses? Or would you prefer going vertical? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In line with Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision to have more high-rise buildings in Islamabad<\/a>, the survey form gives options if residents would like to see more ground plus 4 apartment buildings, ground plus 8 high rises or even ground plus 9 and above high-rise apartments in the capital city. Have your say in Islamabad\u2019s Master Plan and choose wisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mobility issues that are important for you to be addressed in IMP<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Residents of Islamabad who complain about transport issues and problems can now actually share their opinions through the public opinion survey form. If the city lacks footpaths, pedestrian bridges or walkways, you can suggest it in the form. If you feel that the city doesn\u2019t have enough separate lanes for motorcyclists, then select \u2018Lack of cycle\/motorcycle lanes.\u2019 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Islamabad has already started working on ways to improve mobility in the city. Case in point: CDA\u2019s route planner app<\/a> that will make commute quite efficient. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are facing public transport issues, then mark it accordingly on a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is at the lowest end of the scale. Also, CDA is taking measures to cater to the needs of residents. Recently, CDA\u2019s plans to construct Korang bridge to ease traffic congestion on Islamabad Expressway<\/a> have been welcomed by the residents of the city. You can also rate traffic congestion as a problem that needs to be addressed in Islamabad\u2019s Master Plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water supply and sanitation issues<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The problem of inadequate water supply still exists in Islamabad. As the population is continuously growing, so are the needs of its people. You can also rate each issue on a scale of 1 to 5. Whether it is inadequate water supply, poor sanitation services or the quality of water, you can share your views about it. Moreover, if you think the infrastructure used to supply water in the city needs an upgrade you can mention it in the public form survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educational institutions that you think must be addressed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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How many educational institutions should be there? Credit: Website\/CDA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you think there is a shortage of schools in Islamabad or if the quality of education needs improvement or if you think there should be more technical educational institutions in the capital city then give your suggestions by filling out the form available on CDA\u2019s official website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently, CDA has announced that it is devising a plan to shift schools from residential areas<\/a> and these educational institutions will be relocated. The revised policy will also ensure that no one opens up a school in any residential house in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community facilities and open spaces that you think should be included in Islamabad\u2019s Master Plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

So, if you think there should be more green spaces like family parks and playgrounds, then share your thoughts by grading it in the public survey form for Islamabad\u2019s master plan. Libraries, places of worship and community centres should be a part of the master plan for any developed city. If you think the city lacks in overall cleanliness and maintenance then do mention it in the survey form. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After ticking all the relevant boxes, there is a box available where you can place your comments \u2013 anything that you want in Islamabad\u2019s future master plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Revisions in Islamabad\u2019s original master plan <\/strong>\u2014 a little background <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some important facts about the revision in the original master plan: <\/p>\n\n\n\n