Karachi Strategic Development Plan 2020

Strategic Development Plan

The only approved Master Plan for Karachi. Member of multiple committees including Environment, Housing & Katchi Abadies, Recreational & Community Facilities, Urban Planning, Shore Development and Institutional & legal Framework.

Period

2008-2016

Location

Karachi Metropolitan

Status

Approved Master Plan

Project Objectives

  • Create comprehensive strategic development plan for Karachi
  • Address environmental concerns and sustainable development
  • Plan for housing needs including katchi abadies (informal settlements)
  • Develop recreational and community facilities
  • Establish institutional and legal framework for urban planning
  • Plan for coastal and shore development

Committee Memberships

Environment Committee
Housing & Katchi Abadies Committee
Recreational & Community Facilities Committee
Urban Planning Committee
Shore Development Committee
Institutional & Legal Framework Committee

Key Features

Multi-committee collaboration
Comprehensive urban planning approach
Environmental sustainability focus
Housing and community facilities planning
Legal and institutional framework development

Project Outcomes

  • Successfully created the only approved Master Plan for Karachi
  • Established comprehensive framework for city development
  • Addressed multiple aspects of urban planning
  • Created sustainable development guidelines
  • Provided roadmap for Karachi's growth until 2020