The RUDA project is a holistic plan aimed at creating a sustainable metropolitan hub along the Ravi Riverfront in Lahore. Such a plan is urgently needed to revitalize the city’s landscape in line with modern standards, while also preserving and restoring its natural environment.
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What is RUDA Plan?
RUDA is an upcoming riverfront city along the embankment of the River Ravi in Lahore, stretching across 46 kilometers and covering over 140,000 acres. The metropolitan area is divided into nine precincts, each designated for specific purposes—ranging from waste disposal and management, and water treatment plants, to hospitals, educational institutions, hotels, and more.
The RUDA project is set to not only transform Lahore’s urban landscape and revolutionize its real estate sector, but also to play a vital role in reducing pollution and reviving the city’s natural ecosystems. Designed as a future-ready metropolitan city, RUDA is expected to serve as a model of sustainable urban development and is anticipated to thrive for decades to come.
What does RUDA Offer?
RUDA, the upcoming metropolitan city, promises a vibrant mix of everything such as modern living and urban conveniences. Residents can look forward to a wide range of housing options, from stylish apartments to spacious family homes.
The city will feature diverse entertainment venues, including theaters, parks, and recreational areas, ensuring ample opportunities for leisure and enjoyment. Additionally, RUDA prioritizes sustainability with cutting-edge water and waste treatment facilities designed to support a healthy environment. With so much to offer, RUDA is poised to become a lively hub for residents and visitors alike.
Below, we have discussed almost all features of the RUDA Lahore in detail:
- Restaurant & Hotels: High-end restaurants and hotels overlooking the Ravi River are set to become exceptional projects that will attract significant investment.
- Low-Cost Residences: Residential units, including mid-rise apartments, affordable housing options, and available plots, will be situated within various precincts. Residents can look forward to enjoying top-notch infrastructure and amenities, all within a vibrant neighborhood filled with exciting, modern features.
- Entertainment Hub: A dedicated entertainment hub is bound to attract everyone who needs to have leisure time – a place where you will find cinema, amusement parks, restaurants, shopping malls, food courts, and a lot more to rev up your weekends and holidays.
- Farmer’s Market: A contemporary farmers market stretching across 300 acres, located in precinct 1, would act as a vibrant hub for agroindustry, bustling with trade, sales, and an abundance of fresh produce stalls.
- Uninterrupted Power Supply: A cutting-edge in-house powerhouse is set to be established, designed to efficiently meet the energy demands of the riverfront city. This state-of-the-art facility will harness innovative technologies to provide reliable power, ensuring sustainability and resilience for the community’s growth and development.
- Sports Complex: A 100-acre is dedicated to a sports complex featuring indoor and outdoor sports facilities including a Grand Arena, an Olympic-sized Swimming Pool, and an Athletic Track.
- Water Treatment Plant & Waste Management: Mehmood Booti has a water treatment plant and a dumpsite. The Mehmood water treatment plant is designed to treat 152 million gallons per day and will help meet the city’s water usage needs.
- Urban Forest: The Mehmood Booti Dumpsite, covering 43 acres of decaying waste, will be transformed into an urban forest and solar park by planting 100,000 plants in a dedicated 200 acres of land.
RUDA Lahore – Master Plan
The RUDA project encompasses over 140,000 acres and extends along 46 kilometers of the Ravi River banks. Wide roads network and 11 proposed bridges will offer maximum connectivity within the metropolitan hub. It consists of 9 precincts, each featuring various developments, creating numerous investment opportunities.
The master plan of the RUDA Lahore Project is attached below:
The list below states the precincts included in RUDA Ravi Riverfront:
- Precinct 1: Ravi Smart City (12,500 Acres)
- Precinct 2: Sapphire Bay (2000 Acres for Urban Living Spaces) & Onyx Block (2000 Acres of mix used land)
- Precinct 3
- Precinct 4: Chahar Bagh & Chahr Bagh Enclave
- Precinct 5
- Precinct 6
- Precinct 7
- Precinct 8
- Precinct 9
Precinct 4 includes Chahr Bagh and Chahar Bagh Enclave, which are discussed in detail below:
Chahar Bagh
Chahar Bagh spans over 135 acres of land, featuring residential and commercial spaces. The development work is proceeding swiftly and real estate projects from noteworthy investors and construction companies, such as Skyline Towers, have already been launched.
- Alamgir Block in Chahar Bagh offers 6 plots for modern apartment buildings.
- Souq District offers 11 commercial plots of 2.5 kanal size each.
The master plans of Chahar Bagh Ruda and Souq District are attached below:
Chahr Bagh Enclave
Chahar Bagh Enclave is a commercial block in precinct 2, spanning over 168 acres. The block will features smart homes equipped with modern features and amenities.
The master plans of Chahar Bagh Enclave is attached below:
Development Progress in RUDA Project
The development work at RUDA Riverfront City is being executed in full swing. The machinery and labor and working day and night, striving to surpass each timeline ahead of schedule.
A summary of the development progress is stated below:
- The development work is almost 90% completed in Chahar Bagh. Earthwork is complete, roads have been built, and horticulture is also complete.
- Work is also proceeding apace at Mehmood Booti Dumpsite to prepare the waste land for forestation.
- The earthwork is 100% done for River Training Works along the Sapphire Bay (Precinct 2).
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