P&DC Convenes to Discuss Key Urban Development Matters
RAWALPINDI: On the directions of the Director General, Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA), Kinza Murtaza, the Planning and Design Committee meeting, constituted under Rule 27 of the Land Use (Classification, Re-Classification & Redevelopment) Rules, 2021, was held at RDA. The meeting was chaired by the Additional Director General, RDA, Mansoor Ahmad Khan.
The Committee reviewed and deliberated on several significant matters pertaining to land use conversion and regulatory improvements aimed at promoting well structured and sustainable urban development throughout the Rawalpindi District.
Key agenda items included, requests for land use conversion from residential to institutional and commercial purposes; adoption of uniform building and zoning regulations across the district; and mplementation of extra height charges in accordance with the Presidential Directive of 2007.
The meeting was attended by senior officers including the Director Building Control RDA, MCR Officers, AD Planning RDA, AD Building Control RDA, among others.
These discussions mark continued efforts by RDA to ensure balanced urban planning that supports growth while maintaining regulatory compliance and infrastructure sustainability.
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