Call it the new wave of urbanism, or just a trend, but the need for compact city spaces is growing. The world is moving away from conventional sprawling cities and going towards smaller and more tightly-knit communities. In Pakistan as well, similar models are emerging in smaller towns such as Canal Town in Lahore, Porto Mall in Peshawar, and now the new Nova City in Islamabad. Nova City is an urban mixed-use development that aims to create a live-work-play destination that meets international standards of green buildings called LEED or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Construction work on this ambitious project has already begun and is expected to be completed by 2025. Read on to know more about this upcoming city that’s set to redefine how we think about urban living in Pakistan:
What is Nova City?
Nova City islamabad is a brand new city being built in Islamabad. The master plan has been designed by the renowned architectural firm, Foster and Partners, while the implementation has been handed over to the UAE-based developer, Emraan Hashmi Group. The Nova city Islamabad has been designed to suit the needs of a modern Pakistani lifestyle with a focus on sustainability and state-of-the-art infrastructure. The project will be built on a 1,500 acre site, which is located on the western edge of the existing capital city. The developers behind this project have partnered with the Pakistani-American architect, Arthur Cotton, who will be responsible for the overall architectural design of the entire development.
Why Should You Care?
The new Nova City is expected to be a hub for all things innovative. This is where all the latest and most cutting-edge technologies will be tested and experimented with. The space will provide ample opportunity for entrepreneurs, students, and individuals of all kinds who are passionate about developing solutions for a better world. The city is being designed as a test bed for a host of emerging technologies such as autonomous vehicles, electric automobiles, electric ferries, and micro-grid systems. All of this is expected to make the city more sustainable, cleaner, and safer to live in. The project will also provide ample opportunities for innovation in the fields of architecture, real estate development, and civil engineering.
What to expect from the new city?
The master plan of the new city is organized around six different zones – Garden, Nature, Water, Core, Sky, and Edge. Each of these zones has been designed with a specific purpose in mind to create an integrated and complete urban environment. The Garden Zone forms the core of the development and is expected to house most of the residential and commercial buildings. The Nature Zone is expected to be a green hub that will be home to all biodiversity. The Water Zone will be an integrated system of lakes and waterways that will act as the main source of drinking water for the city. The Core Zone will house the sustainable energy plants for the whole development. The Sky Zone will be a mixed-use area that will be home to residential and commercial buildings. Lastly, the Edge Zone will contain the transportation and utility plants.
How will it be different from other cities in Pakistan?
Developments such as the new Nova City are expected to bring positive change in the way we live in Pakistan. The new city will be designed with a focus on sustainability and environmental friendliness. The developers have stated that the city will be an “environmentally responsible, inclusive, and accessible” place. At Nova City, water and energy consumption will be kept to a minimum through the use of state-of-the-art technologies. The city will also be accessible to all, as it will be designed to meet international standards of accessibility for people with disabilities. The design of the city will also be inclusive of different cultures and lifestyles.
What’s coming up at Nova City?
The developers behind Nova City aim to create a livable city that will be “not just another piece of real estate, but a place that adds value to our collective lives”. As part of this vision, the developers have partnered with the British Council, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the Dubai Design Council to implement programmes that will foster creativity in the city. The British Council has designed a programme to promote intercultural exchange and collaboration between the people of Pakistan and the United Kingdom. The MIT initiative focuses on skills development in the city by providing training and workshops in design, architecture, and engineering. The Dubai Design Council will be hosting the Dubai Design Week in the city.
Final words: Are you excited yet?
The new Nova City is expected to be a game-changer in the way we live in Pakistan. The project is designed to provide a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to the way we build our cities. This is also expected to be an inclusive space where people from different cultures and lifestyles can come together and collaborate. Above all, this project is expected to provide a platform for innovation and creativity in the country. If you’re an urban dweller, you’ll certainly be excited about this new city. It will provide you with new ways to live and experience your city like never before. All you have to do is be patient, because the Nova City is still under construction.
In Pakistan, the real estate game is getting stronger day by day.
After the announcement of relief packages for the real estate and construction sector, this market is flourishing day & night.
The real estate investors have shown huge interest in this project because this project is going to compete with the top-notch societies of Pakistan in near future.
The development work in Nova City has started and people were quite attracted to the pre-launch rates in Nova City Islamabad so now the concerned authorities of this society have announced a price hike.This price hike is quite appealing for people who have already invested in this project because they are going to get huge returns on investments (ROI).
As per Nova City Payment Plan, the recent shift in plot prices is almost 6 to 7 lacs.
i.e the price of 5 Marla has increased from 19 lacs to almost 27 lacs and the same goes for other plot categories as well.
