Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has taken a toll and introduced various housing schemes. The online facility where some unsold flats will allow potential investors to buy these houses. Interested investors can buy these houses via the official website. Ghaziabad is becoming an industrial and residential hub so the authority has introduced the Ghaziabad Master Plan 2031. The master plan is set to offer changes in the land usage pattern to allocate houses to all easily. It is a GIS-based master plan and will replace the current Ghaziabad Master Plan 2021.
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What is the purpose of the Ghaziabad Development Authority?
Ghaziabad Development Authority or the GDA, has created the Ghaziabad Master Plan 2031. This body is formed under the Urban Planning and Development Act 1973, and the functions of this authority are as follows:
- They are responsible for land acquisition for housing and urban development.
- GDA carries out construction management for housing and development.
- They take care of the physical and social infrastructure development.
- They prepare the master plan for the urban development of the city.
- They ensure development, con,trol and compliance with the master plan.
What is Ghaziabad Master Plan 2031?
GDA approved the Ghaziabad Master Plan 2031 in April 2022 for Modinagar and Loni. The authority also approved the Public Private Partnership (PPP) for ropeway projects in the city. The board meeting was led by Surendra Singh, the divisional commissioner and chairperson of the authority. Ghaziabad Master Plan 2031 is GIS-based or Geographic Information System-based. It has proposed an additional 95 hectares of housing development plans for three years. Ghaziabad has 522 square kilometres of land and each region has different land usage.
Ghaziabad Master Plan 2031 includes the following:
- Two SDAs (Special Development Areas)
- Seven influence zones along the RRTS (Regional Rapid Transit System) project corridor.
Urban development
Within the framework of Special Development Areas, the GDA envisions the establishment of hubs dedicated to structured commercial, residential, and industrial growth. The proposal outlines these SDAs’ transformation into townships near the RRTS project.
Cable car initiative
The GDA is conducting an in-depth analysis of route feasibility for upcoming ropeway projects. The specific focus is on thoroughly examining the Mohan Nagar to Vaishali ropeway project, with considerations for its potential integration with the Metro system. According to Singh, linking this route to the Metro will provide commuters convenient access to Delhi. The committee overseeing this initiative will comprise members from the Municipal Corporation, traffic police, GDA, district administration, and other relevant departments.
FAQs
What is the full form of GDA?
GDA stands for Ghaziabad Development Authority.
Who prepared the Ghaziabad Master Plan 2031?
GDA, the Ghaziabad Development Authority, is responsible for preparing the city’s master plan.
When will the Ghaziabad Master Plan 2031 PDF get published?
Ghaziabad Master Plan 2031 PDF will be published after the state (UP) government's approval.
What is the aim of the Ghaziabad Master Plan 2031?
The Ghaziabad Master Plan 2031 PDF caters to the expected demand for housing in Ghaziabad in the coming years.
What is the master plan of Ghaziabad 2031?
The new master plan is a Geographical Information System (GIS)-based initiative that proposes the allocation of around 95 hectares for additional housing development.
What is the master plan concept?
A Master Plan is a document and policy guide designed to help communities create a vision of what they want to look like in the future.
What are the types of master plans?
The main types of master plans are development-led – focusing on the creation of new commercial/ residential spaces. Landscape-led – providing improved biodiversity/ habitat, creating new parkland and open spaces.
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