Indian Express 04.09.2010
To accommodate all, Noida plans Masterplan 2031
Pragya Kaushika Tags : noida plans masterplan 2031 Posted: Sat Sep 04 2010, 03:19 hrs
New Delhi: After a recent survey revealed the city will have a population of over 25 lakh residents by 2031, the Noida Authority has begun drafting 2031 Masterplan. Noida is expected to be the largest satellite town of Delhi in the NCR in the coming years.As part of the development aimed at 2031 infrastructure development, the Noida Authority has decided to prepare blueprints of new water treatment plants, sewage treatment plants, green belts and connecting roads. The authority will also develop a new residential sectors to control the spiraling property prices in the city.
Noida Authority CEO Mohinder Singh said the decision was taken keeping in mind the needs of the next two decades. “We have studied the problems faced by other towns like Gurgaon.” “We will soon start the bidding process,” he added.
“The population of Noida was projected at 5 lakh when its first Masterplan was formulated in 2001. It rose to 10 lakh in 2010, more than two lakh above the projected figure. We don’t want to take chances and are preparing for a big expansion,” he said.
Noida approves higher FAR, stilt parking
In a much-needed relief to the construction industry as well as Noida residents, the Noida authority has decided to increase the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) from 150 per cent to 175 per cent. The authority has also approved stilt parking in residential areas.
“We have allowed stilt parking on the ground floor; it should be more than seven feet in height,” said Noida Authority Town Planner Rajpal Kaushik. The total height of the building cannot go beyond 15 metres. You can build three floors now. Earlier, residents were allowed to build only two-and-a-half storeys,” he added. In addition, green buildings will get an additional one per cent of the FAR free.
