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RAWALPINDI, Nov 04 (APP):Director General of the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) Kinza Murtaza, on Tuesday, stated that the land along both sides of the Rawalpindi Ring Road (RRR) project would boost the regional economy, generate new employment opportunities, and enhance urban facilities for the public.
Presiding over the meeting of the Working Group on Comprehensive Land Use Planning along both sides, 500 meters each of the RRR Project, she highlighted the transformative impact of the RRR and said that the initiative would not only ease traffic congestion in the twin cities but also provide a clean, healthy, and safe environment for their residents.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on developing a holistic planning framework aimed at decongesting Rawalpindi city and facilitating the establishment of economic zones, medical city, tourism city, expo center, dry port, industrial zones, transport terminals, wholesale markets, neighborhoods, agro-forest park, general bus stand, fruit and vegetable market, grain market, and other designated land uses as per calculated demand along the Ring Road corridor.
The DG emphasized the importance of sustainable and well-coordinated urban planning to ensure long-term economic growth and environmental protection in the region.
Dr Shahid Mahmud, Senior Advisor to the OIC, COMSTECH, lauded the initiative, terming it a long-awaited need of the twin cities, and shared valuable insights during the discussion. He emphasised that the project would act as a catalyst for development, particularly promoting the south-western expansion of Rawalpindi.
Meanwhile, Dr Zahra from MMP gave a detailed presentation on the proposed land use plan and development strategies.
The meeting was attended by representatives from various departments, including Lt. Col. Nasir Mahmood, Deputy Project Director RRR, Mansoor Ahmad Khan, Additional Director General RDA, Muhammad Tahir Meo, Chief Planner RDA, RCCI, EPA, PSIC, RWMC, DRTA, FWO, and other relevant stakeholders.