Call for Suggestions on Master Plan Preparation

Every individual has various questions and needs based on our problems faced in day to day life in our own town and city, no one knows all our problems can be addressed through statutory document called Master Plan and we The Directorate of town and country planning (Family of Planners, Architects, Urban Designers and Engineers) are technical body in preparation of strategies, research, monitoring and execution body of state and central schemes in planning ULB's to manage massive urbanization. we are involved in preparing and implementing various scales of plans like master plan, city development plan, regional plans, Zonal development plans and area development plans, type designs etc., since 19's with the formation of Andhra Pradesh State Town and country planning act 1920.

Out of 110 ULB's in Andhra Pradesh there are 14 municipal corporations, five selection grade municipality,7 Special Grade municipality, 12 First grade municipalities, 26 second grade municipalities,22 third grade municipalities, 24 Nagar panchayats.

The department of Town and Country Planning in the Ministry of Municipal Administration and Urban Development is responsible for preparation of Master Plans. Government have also created 9 Urban Development Authorities, the Statehas Envisioned to prepare Master Plans for all ULBs in the state using GIS Platform, so as to upgrade the entire system with latest technology and have control on hap hazardous Development

Currently for 67 ULBs(Non UDA Towns) GIS based Master Plan preparation has be assigned to various Consultantsto guide the future development and ULBs list is as follow:

Today we are here to give our valuable suggestions for development of our town

What we are expecting from you:

• what is significance of your ULB
• Mention the major problems you face daily in your ULBs and wish the problem has to be addressed with immediate effect for example connectivity (transportation) no drainage system , no proper drinking water supply etc.,
• What kind of development activities you envision in your ULB and in your know view which activity has potential for development.
• Is there any part of the ULB neglected in the stream of developmental road connectivity or slum redevelopment if yes kindly mention the locality details.
• Is there any craftsmen, weavers and any other historical significance clusters which has to be taken care if yes please mention.
• Is there any part (locality/Area) of ULB where you feel development activity has to be freezed and retain its importance/ significance.
• Finally how you would like to see your ULB in next 20 years.

Other suggestions are also welcomed, kindly mention your ULB name and mail us to suggestion.masterplans@gmail.com

ULBs under GIS based Master Plan Preparation