Chandigarh to Transform Former Slum Area into Urban Forest
Chandigarh admn to turn land reclaimed from Colony 4 into urban forest
Hindustan Times
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Chandigarh, India, is set to convert the reclaimed land from the former Colony No. 4 slum into a 34.6-acre urban forest. This initiative aligns with the Centre's Nagar Van scheme, aiming to enhance biodiversity and provide public green spaces with features like walking trails, ponds, and bird habitats.
- 01The former Colony No. 4 slum area will be transformed into a 34.6-acre urban forest.
- 02The project is part of the Centre's Nagar Van scheme, promoting green spaces in urban areas.
- 03The forest will include walking trails, cycle tracks, ponds, and bird habitats.
- 04Plans feature a maze garden and an open-air theatre for community events.
- 05The project emphasizes biodiversity conservation and environmental education.
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Chandigarh, India, is undergoing a significant ecological transformation as the site of the former Colony No. 4, once the city's largest slum cluster near Industrial Area Phase 1, is set to be developed into a 34.6-acre urban forest. This initiative follows the reclamation of nearly 65 acres of land by the Union Territory (UT) administration after the colony was demolished four years ago. The urban forest is part of the Centre's Nagar Van scheme, which aims to create green lungs in cities and promote biodiversity. The design includes an interconnected network of circular green zones, walking trails, cycle tracks, and multiple water bodies. Notable features will include a maze garden, bird-watching areas, and an open-air theatre for community engagement. The project is currently in the planning stage, with cost estimates yet to be finalized.
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The urban forest will provide residents with enhanced recreational spaces and promote environmental awareness.
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