LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) launched the Master Conservation and Re-Development Plan (MCRP) of the walled city on Friday.

The briefing of the MCRP was attended by the heritage experts, scholars, architects, and students from universities. Architect Nayyer Ali Dada, Nespak General Manager Adil Nazeer Ahmad and senior architects of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture were also present.

The key components of the MCRP were explained to the participants and that included land use and zoning planning, a plan for conservation of the walled city, development, improvement and maintenance of municipal services, public passages, urban open spaces and public areas.

The goals and objectives of the Master Conservation and Re-Development Plan (MCRP) included protection of territorial integrity of the walled city and conservation of its architectural and urban heritage.

WCLA Director Administration Shahid Nadeem said: “This MCRP has been formulated with the technical assistance of the Aga Trust for Culture Services Pakistan. This is a milestone in the functioning of the WCLA and a new life for the walled city.”

WCLA Director General Kamran Lashari said: “It was a difficult task to get this master plan approved. This process took 10 years and we finally have this important document with us and we will soon start its implementation”.

He said the MCRP had been prepared by the experts and it was meticulously designed and prepared.

Published in Dawn, October 14th, 2023