High-rises, plots at IT Park and group housing societies in the city’s periphery have been proposed in the draft amendments to the Chandigarh Master Plan-2031 released by the UT Administration on Friday. The draft primarily aimed at reducing compliance burden, minimising land loss and ensuring optimum utilisation of scarce land resources in the UT.
The proposed amendments have been prepared on the recommendations of an Expert Committee constituted to review development parameters for optimal land utilisation and to rejuvenate industrial and commercial plots, mixed land use corridors, government housing projects and institutional infrastructure. The proposed reforms are part of the Union Government’s Deregulation 1.0 and 2.0 initiatives and aimed at making Chandigarh more future-ready, citizen-friendly and development-oriented while preserving its planned and heritage character, especially in Phase I sectors.
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The proposed amendments focus on promotion of high-rise government housing in Phases II and III, modern day residential development for general group housing in Phase III and peripheral areas to create more dwelling units and address the growing housing needs of the city.
The amendments also aim to ensure better parking management through stilt and basement parking provisions in residential and institutional areas. Planned development and optimum utilisation of vacant land in areas such as Industrial Area Phase-III, mixed land use belt, IT Habitat, Phase-III sectors and other peripheral areas have also been proposed.
The draft amendments further propose expansion of mixed land use corridors along Vikas Marg and Sub-City Centre, Sector 43, to promote commercial activity, employment generation and economic growth and to encourage walkability from residence to work. Improved development norms and enhanced FAR provisions for industrial areas have also been proposed to support businesses, startups and ease of doing business.
In addition, comprehensive infrastructure enhancement proposals for educational institutions, hospitals and hostels have been included to meet modern-day requirements and growing public demand in view of limited land in the city.
The Administration has invited suggestions and objections to draft amendments from residents, stakeholders and the general public within 21 days. These may be submitted to the office of the Chief Architect, Department of Urban Planning, Sector 9, or through email at ca-chd@chd.gov.in.
The draft amendments will subsequently be considered by the Screening Committee after examining the suggestions and objections so received.
