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‘Urban House' proposal to be presented for approval before AMC panel
Ahmedabad: A proposal has been moved before the Standing Committee of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) to construct a 10-storey building, 'Urban House', near Law Garden in the Navrangpura area.
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The building will accommodate various municipal offices, including City Planning, Town Planning, and Town Development departments, along with state govt offices.
The project, planned on a 5,304 sq m plot, requires approval for a Rs 96 crore tender to build the 10-storey structure. The proposal will be taken up for approval during the Standing Committee meeting on June 5. The site formerly housed the office of AMC's chief city planner, which was later demolished.
In 2020, the plot became a parking area for over 50 food vans, resulting in a controversy. The authorities have now finalised plans for an 'Urban House' at this site.
According to sources, the AMC initially planned this building near Law Garden, opposite the Ellisbridge Police Line, six years ago. Despite budgetary allocations, the project remained dormant.
In May 2024, plans emerged for a 7-storey structure under a PPP model, which was later revised to a 10-storey building.
Sources revealed that AUDA sanctioned a 16-storey AUDA House opposite Zydus Hospital on SG Highway, with an estimated cost of Rs 100 crore. This building will house state govt offices and a newly established company.
Experts suggest that a joint building project between the AMC and AUDA could result in substantial cost savings, as both structures would serve similar administrative purposes and simplify procedures for builders and developers.
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The AMC has incorporated office space for consultant-cum-registrar engineers in the 'Urban House'. This arrangement will accommodate private engineers and consultants involved in plan passing and city planning activities, marking the first such provision by the municipal corporation.
