ABAD, LDA discusses housing schemes’ building rules
26-6-2023
Lahore: The Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD) met Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Director General Muhammad Ali Randhawa, who is Lahore Commissioner as well, to discuss building and zoning regulations of LDA and private housing schemes, according to news published in the leading newspaper on June 17. Read: LDA commences construction work on Structure Plan Road A delegation of ABAD presented their suggestions to enhance and streamline the building rules for LDA housing schemes, emphasizing the importance of creating a user-friendly environment for both the real estate sector and citizens. They highlighted that the construction sector is associated with over 50 industries and emphasized that new projects in the city would generate job opportunities and stimulate the overall economic cycle of society. During the meeting, it was decided that the aesthetic appeal of the provincial capital will be enhanced through collaboration with the private sector. Furthermore, a working group was formed to jointly assess the proposals put forward by ABAD members. Among the proposals discussed was the establishment of a monitoring mechanism to ensure the provision of improved facilities for citizens residing in private housing societies. Read: LDA ordered to develop TORs for Lahore Master Plan 2050 The Commissioner of Lahore, in response to the discussions, affirmed that the building rules for LDA housing schemes would be refined based on the experiences of the private sector, and an enabling environment would be created for businesspersons and citizens alike.