Lahore: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has launched new IT-based reforms in its Town Planning Wing, introducing the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the approval of building plans. This initiative aims to streamline the approval process and enhance efficiency.
A meeting was held at the LDA Town Planning Wing under the chairmanship of LDA Director General Tahir Farooq, with participation from the IT team of the University of Engineering and Technology (UET). During the session, officials were briefed on the implementation of AI in reviewing and approving building plans.
In the first phase, the system will pilot AI-based approvals for residential building plans up to 5 marla. The pilot will allow the LDA to identify and resolve any issues in the process before expanding the system to larger projects.
DG Tahir Farooq stated that LDA will be the first institution in Pakistan to use AI for building plan approvals. The system will enable automated scrutiny and approval of maps, reducing human error and speeding up the process.
The LDA and UET teams aim to complete the pilot project in the coming weeks, after which the AI-based system will be gradually implemented for wider use in Lahore’s town planning activities.
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