{"id":100668,"date":"2024-11-28T15:35:18","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T10:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=100668"},"modified":"2024-11-28T15:36:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T10:36:25","slug":"ruda-leads-lahores-fight-against-smog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/ruda-leads-lahores-fight-against-smog.html","title":{"rendered":"Smog-free Lahore: RUDA revives Jhoke Forest, turns Mehmood Booti green"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Lahore: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) spearheads transformative environmental projects to combat Lahore\u2019s growing smog and environmental challenges, setting a benchmark for sustainable urban living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of its mission to create a greener and healthier Lahore, RUDA is actively restoring the historic Jhoke Forest, a sprawling 3,071-acre natural reserve. With 200 acres already planted with 100,000 trees, the initiative aims to support biodiversity, provide wildlife habitats, and reduce carbon emissions. This large-scale afforestation effort is a step toward creating an enduring ecological legacy and promoting a sustainable future for the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/pha-launches-lungs-of-lahore-initiative.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lungs of Lahore: PHA to plant trees across 800 acres along Ravi\u2019s banks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a groundbreaking move, RUDA is also converting the Mehmood Booti landfill into a state-of-the-art solar park and urban forest. This project addresses Lahore\u2019s pressing environmental issues, including soil, water, and air pollution. By integrating renewable energy solutions and ecological restoration techniques, RUDA is mitigating pollution while enhancing public health and fostering economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mehmood Booti project has made significant progress:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leveling &amp; Grading: 65% complete<br>Allied Buildings &amp; Structures: 16% complete<br>Overall Progress: 16%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/ruda-scrutinises-river-ravi-motorway.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">River Ravi will rejuvenate in few years: RUDA CEO<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This transformation embodies RUDA\u2019s commitment to revolutionizing urban sustainability by turning environmental liabilities into assets. With renewable energy solutions and green spaces, the initiative aligns with RUDA\u2019s vision of creating a cleaner and greener Lahore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These projects not only address environmental challenges but also pave the way for long-term economic opportunities and improved quality of life for Lahore\u2019s residents, positioning RUDA as a trailblazer in sustainable urban development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lahore: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) spearheads transformative environmental projects to combat Lahore\u2019s growing smog and environmental challenges, setting a benchmark for sustainable urban living. As part of its mission to create a greener and healthier Lahore, RUDA is actively restoring the historic Jhoke Forest, a sprawling 3,071-acre natural reserve. With 200 acres already planted with 100,000 trees, the initiative aims to support biodiversity, provide wildlife habitats, and reduce carbon emissions. This large-scale afforestation effort is a step toward creating an enduring ecological legacy and promoting a sustainable future for the region. Read: Lungs of Lahore: PHA to plant trees across 800 acres along Ravi\u2019s banks In a groundbreaking move, RUDA is also converting the Mehmood Booti landfill into a state-of-the-art solar park and urban forest. This project addresses Lahore\u2019s pressing environmental issues, including soil, water, and air pollution. By integrating renewable energy solutions and ecological restoration techniques, RUDA is mitigating pollution while enhancing public health and fostering economic growth. The Mehmood Booti project has made significant progress: Leveling &amp; Grading: 65% completeAllied Buildings &amp; Structures: 16% completeOverall Progress: 16% Read: River Ravi will rejuvenate in few years: RUDA CEO This transformation embodies RUDA\u2019s commitment to revolutionizing urban sustainability&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":83986,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15181],"tags":[60794,60793,60791,60795,60786,7498,57919,60790,60792,60789,60787,60797,60796,34181,6084,34535,60120,60788,16961,60553],"persona":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-100668","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-environment","8":"tag-afforestation-in-lahore","9":"tag-biodiversity-conservation","10":"tag-carbon-emissions-reduction","11":"tag-clean-and-green-lahore","12":"tag-ecological-restoration","13":"tag-economic-growth","14":"tag-green-initiatives","15":"tag-jhoke-forest-restoration","16":"tag-lahore-environmental-projects","17":"tag-lahore-smog-control","18":"tag-mehmood-booti-solar-park","19":"tag-pollution-mitigation","20":"tag-public-health-improvement","21":"tag-ravi-urban-development-authority","22":"tag-renewable-energy","23":"tag-ruda","24":"tag-sustainable-development","25":"tag-sustainable-urban-living","26":"tag-urban-forest","27":"tag-urban-sustainability","28":"cat-15181-id"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>RUDA leads Lahore\u2019s fight against smog - Zameen News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"With 200 acres already planted with 100,000 trees, the initiative aims to support biodiversity, provide wildlife habitats, and reduce...\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/ruda-leads-lahores-fight-against-smog.html\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"RUDA leads Lahore\u2019s fight against smog - Zameen News\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"With 200 acres already planted with 100,000 trees, the initiative aims to support biodiversity, provide wildlife habitats, and reduce...\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/ruda-leads-lahores-fight-against-smog.html\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Pakistan Real Estate News &amp; 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