EV charging points must for all new housing societies
This provision is part of the revised building bylaws being implemented under Awas Bandhu, aimed at integrating EV infrastructure into the city's residential developments.
"This step is intended to encourage low-emission transport and support the shift towards sustainable mobility," said a senior Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) official. Moreover, the LDA is preparing to launch a series of residential projects in Gomti Nagar, Aishbagh and Basant Kunj.
The scale and configuration of these projects will be based on responses to an online demand survey that remains open until July 31, 2025.
Designs are being revised to prioritise better cross-ventilation and reduce dependency on air conditioning. Floor plans will include larger kitchens, washrooms and balconies, and more structured green zones will be included in each housing complex.
LDA chairperson and divisional commissioner Roshan Jacob recently reviewed these housing proposals and directed officials to make the designs more functional and resident-friendly.
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According to LDA vice-chairperson Prathamesh Kumar, the identified plots include 4.5 acres in Viraj Khand (Gomti Nagar), 3.5 acres near Rapti Apartments (Gomti Nagar Extension), 4.65 acres on Mill Road (Aishbagh), and 3.7 acres in Sector-J (Basant Kunj), all with access to schools, hospitals and public transport. The upcoming units will offer 2BHK and 3BHK options with improved layouts, provision for natural airflow, and dedicated drying spaces.
Each site will include common facilities like lifts, parking, water systems, gym, pool, yoga space, children's play area and clubhouse. Officials have been instructed to keep the pricing below current private-sector rates and to increase the tree cover.
Site plans for Varun Vihar (Agra Expressway) and Naimish Nagar (Sitapur Road) were also reviewed, with instructions to incorporate mixed-use elements—residential, commercial, and logistics—to align with regional growth.
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