A New Development Plan for Chandigarh
Located on the outskirts of Chandigarh, the Mullanpur area is being established as the New Chandigarh. This one will have several important features such as “green necklace”. It includes nature trails, bicycle paths and water bodies to make sure that this city finds a place in one of the top planned cities all over the country.
The Deputy Chief Minister has given allowance for creation of green development in the form of a necklace. This would cover up the commercial as well as the residential areas. A water front development is also going to be established soon near the commercial district. Not just that, a 50 hectare lake is also about to be set up.
The officials have mentioned that several areas along with the street furniture will be branded by using phulkari motifs. These motifs will be used in order to decorate the city. The Deputy Chief Minister asked also asked the company work towards the area adjoining the Siswan Dam. It should be beautified more and more. The consultants were directed to show a complete landscape plan which includes trees and shrubs that could be used. The plantation of the trees would begin in August.
Source – Tribune News Service
