The Hindu 22.04.2013
Project for Kozhikode city development on the anvil
The Ministry of Urban Affairs has come out with a five-point urban development plan for Kozhikode city.
The
project ‘Redevelopment of Old Towns’, formally announced by Minister
for Urban Affairs Manjalamkuzhi Ali while addressing a meeting of
engineers here on Sunday, would at first focus on the total renovation
of the Palayam market and the existing bus stand. He said the old
structures would be rebuilt in such a way to provide standard parking
facilities for city buses and quality trading space for the local
traders.
According to the Minister, a meeting of
people’s representatives and leaders of various socio-political
organisations would be arranged in Thiruvananthapuram on May 6 for
planning and finalising the projects. “Under the scheme, a musical
fountain will be established in Kuttichira. The medical college bus
stand project also would be considered in addition to a separate project
for Vengeri, he added.
Mr. Ali also said his
department would form a 50-member committee comprising representatives
from various organisations to look into the actual implementation of the
project.
Mr. Ali expressed satisfaction over the recent amendments of the Kerala Municipal Building Rules.
He
also said the Real Estate Regulatory Authority Bill planned by the
government would bring in more transparency in the construction sector.