Lahore: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has outlined an ambitious vision for vertical developments and sustainable urban planning under the proposed Master Plan 2050, aiming to address rapid population growth and evolving residential needs across the Lahore Division.
The strategy was presented during a public hearing attended by government officials, urban planners, developers, environmental experts, and community representatives. The consultation focused on shaping the division’s urban and economic development roadmap through 2050.
According to the LDA, the master plan encourages the development of high-rise residential and commercial buildings while integrating key areas, including the Central Business District (CBD), the Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Authority (RUDA) project, Cantonment areas, and DHA, into a unified planning framework.
Prepared with the support of international consultancy Dar Al-Handasah, the plan covers Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, and Nankana Sahib districts. It addresses future population growth, urban expansion, public transport, pedestrian infrastructure, green spaces, water resources, and environmental challenges such as smog and industrial sprawl.
LDA Chief Metropolitan Planner Faisal Masood Qureshi briefed participants on the plan’s objectives, while stakeholders, including representatives of the Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD), urban planning experts, and environmental reviewers, shared recommendations on zoning, infrastructure, and sustainable development.
The LDA said feedback received during the consultation will be incorporated into the Master Plan 2050. Similar public hearings are scheduled to be held in Sheikhupura, Kasur, and Nankana Sahib as part of the consultation process.
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