Lucknow adopts technology sustainable urban development

06 Sep 2023 CW Team

Creating Sustainable Townships:
Lucknow Development Authority is focused on developing self-sufficient and eco-friendly townships in line with industry sustainability standards. Projects like the Institutional Area in Education City Mohan Road scheme aim to centralise educational facilities and incorporate green spaces like Central Parks and extensive tree planting. Similarly, the Wellness CitySultanpur Road scheme focuses on healthcare facilities with provisions for residential plots. In IT-City Sultanpur Road, industrial and residential areas coexist to generate employment opportunities while maintaining eco-friendliness.

Leveraging Technology for Smart Cities:
Technology plays a pivotal role in Lucknow's smart city development. The authority adopts technology for sustainable, cost-effective, and efficient urban planning. Smart components are incorporated into road infrastructure, intersections, and public spaces, enhancing the city's overall efficiency.

Promoting Clean Transportation:
Lucknow Development Authority addresses pollution and congestion concerns by constructing a 4-lane green corridor spanning 28.00km. This initiative, costing Rs 77 billion, streamlines city traffic and reduces travel distances.

Affordable Housing Initiatives:
To tackle housing affordability issues, the authority is constructing 4512 (G + 3) buildings under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) for families without permanent homes. Completed projects in Sharda Nagar and Basant Kunj Yojana have already allotted homes to the public, ensuring quality housing for diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Balancing Urban Growth and Environmental Conservation:
Lucknow Development Authority strikes a balance between urban development and environmental preservation through various projects. Extensive tree planting and environmental protection efforts, including the development of lakes and wetlands, are underway. Additionally, the authority is creating parks and green spaces to foster a healthy urban environment.

Dr. Indramani Tripathi (IAS), Vice Chairman of the Lucknow Development Authority, highlights their sustainable development strategies and technology integration in an interview with Elets News Network (ENN). Creating Sustainable Townships: Lucknow Development Authority is focused on developing self-sufficient and eco-friendly townships in line with industry sustainability standards. Projects like the Institutional Area in Education City Mohan Road scheme aim to centralise educational facilities and incorporate green spaces like Central Parks and extensive tree planting. Similarly, the Wellness CitySultanpur Road scheme focuses on healthcare facilities with provisions for residential plots. In IT-City Sultanpur Road, industrial and residential areas coexist to generate employment opportunities while maintaining eco-friendliness. Leveraging Technology for Smart Cities: Technology plays a pivotal role in Lucknow's smart city development. The authority adopts technology for sustainable, cost-effective, and efficient urban planning. Smart components are incorporated into road infrastructure, intersections, and public spaces, enhancing the city's overall efficiency. Promoting Clean Transportation: Lucknow Development Authority addresses pollution and congestion concerns by constructing a 4-lane green corridor spanning 28.00km. This initiative, costing Rs 77 billion, streamlines city traffic and reduces travel distances. Affordable Housing Initiatives: To tackle housing affordability issues, the authority is constructing 4512 (G + 3) buildings under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) for families without permanent homes. Completed projects in Sharda Nagar and Basant Kunj Yojana have already allotted homes to the public, ensuring quality housing for diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Balancing Urban Growth and Environmental Conservation: Lucknow Development Authority strikes a balance between urban development and environmental preservation through various projects. Extensive tree planting and environmental protection efforts, including the development of lakes and wetlands, are underway. Additionally, the authority is creating parks and green spaces to foster a healthy urban environment.

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