More room for residential layouts around airport

Bangalore: Half the area has been reserved for residential purpose, while less than 4% is earmarked for the industrial sector. Bangalore International Airport Area Planning Authority's recently announced masterplan 2021 was expected to give much-awaited boost to industrial development around the airport. With this announcement, proposals awaiting the government's nod will now be put on the fast track.
Of the 14,627.63 hectres identified under the master-plan, 7,284.34 hectres has been reserved for residential purpose. This constitutes 49.80% of the total area. For industrial and commercial purposes, 566.70 hectres (3.87%) and 470.33 hectres (3.23%) has been respectively earmarked. And to perhaps escape criticism, BIAAPA has reserved 1,841.89 hectres (12.59%) of the area for parks and open spaces.
Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, 1961, empowers the urban development department to chart out development of the international airport region. Accordingly, Masterplan 2021 was approved by the government. Guidelines for plot coverage, floor area ration, building line and space for parking are defined in the plan.The proposed Satellite Town Ring Road, Intermediate Ring Road, Town Ring Road and expressways around the airport are also included. A good amount of the area -- 1,982.61 hectres (13.55 %) -- is reserved for transportation.
31/01/09 Times of India

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Categories: Airports Jan 2009