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What is an Aerotropolis
Aerotropolis in Rawalpindi by RDA
More About RDA
In recent years, the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has introduced many noteworthy initiatives to beautify the urban landscape and enhance the city’s infrastructure. Grand-scale developments like Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metrobus and the soon-to-be-launched Rawalpindi Ring Road project are a couple of examples in this regard that hold great prominence.
Aiming to explore all possibilities of urbanization and harness the true potential of metropolitan development, Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) is gearing up to take yet another revolutionary step. The authority plans on developing Pakistan’s first-ever aerotropolis in Rawalpindi.
Wondering what an “aerotropolis” actually is? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a detailed definition of this relatively-new concept of urban development.
Aerotropolis: The Next Big Thing in Modern Urban Development
As the name implies, an aerotropolis is a new form of a metropolitan region with airport centered infrastructure and economic development. The word “aerotropolis” is a fusion of two terms “aero”, which represents aviation, and of course “metropolis”.
Also known as an airport city, an aerotropolis shapes up as a result of special urban planning and development. The central core of such an advanced metropolitan settlement is based on an airport, where all the aviation-related operations take place. Like any traditional metropolitan area, an aerotropolis is also divided into different sub-districts and suburbs in its surroundings.
The concept of aerotropolis settlements portrays urbanization in its most advanced form ever observed in the history of mankind. Altering the course of history, such types of developments are considered the future of globalization, promising unprecedented infrastructural and economic growth.
Powered by an aviation-centric economy, an aerotropolis can significantly boost the local economy, catching the attention of different types of aviation-linked businesses and commercial services.
Development of Aerotropolis in Rawalpindi: the City of the Future
Considering all the groundbreaking possibilities in terms of economic growth and development, the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) is planning to develop an aerotropolis in Rawalpindi. It’s a grand-scale urban development project.
As per the latest updates, the proposed airport city in Rawalpindi will host oil, mining, and petroleum refineries, special economic zones (SEZs), an engineering complex, and a few technology parks. Furthermore, this ultramodern urban settlement will only be restricted to man-made structures.
RDA is planning to impose a strict ban on the establishment of public parks, spaces for plantations and ponds. These landmarks would attract birds and other domestic animals, which are often considered among the major causes of aviation accidents. Moreover, to stop animals from intruding the area, barbed wires will be installed around the boundaries of the aerotropolis.
More About the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA)
The Rawalpindi Development Authority, which is more commonly referred to as RDA, is a government-owned institution responsible for the maintenance and development of the city of Rawalpindi. This authority is also mandated for the provision of a variety of municipal and town services in all the sub-districts of the metropolitan area.
As an autonomous authority, RDA started its operations in 1992. Since then it has worked upon multiple projects, empowering the growth of the urban landscape of Rawalpindi. Playing its significant role in the betterment of the city, RDA has introduced many noteworthy infrastructure and development projects. Here is a list of some of the authority’s major achievements.
- Construction of Rawal Road
- Remodelling Project of Murree Road
- Rehabilitation of the filtration plant at Rawal Lake
- Widening of the VVIP route from the Airport Road, all the way to President Lodge in GOR-I
- The River Indus Water Supply Augmentation Project
Note: If you want to learn more about the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA), take a look at our detailed post on it.
Now that we have given you all the key details about the upcoming aerotropolis in Rawalpindi and the significant role that RDA is playing in the development of the city, it’s time for us to wrap up. We hope now you have understood the concept behind the development of an airport city in Rawalpindi. If you require any further information or want to share with us your thoughts, feel free to write to us at blog@zameen.com.
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