Jammu Smart City plans green buildings along Tawi

Jammu, July 16

In a significant move towards enhancing urban sustainability, Jammu Smart City Ltd (JSCL) is considering establishing green buildings on the reclaimed land and adjoining areas of the Tawi riverfront development project, an official has disclosed.

Riverfront project

• Jammu Smart City Ltd is considering establishing green buildings on the reclaimed land and adjoining areas of the Tawi riverfront development project
• These green buildings are expected to incorporate energy-efficient designs, renewable energy sources, and sustainable construction materials
• The project aims at enhancing the aesthetic value of the water body by improving natural purifying capabilities and promoting environmental and urban infrastructure sustainability

These green buildings are expected to incorporate energy-efficient designs, renewable energy sources, and sustainable construction materials, contributing to a reduced carbon footprint and enhanced quality of life for residents, the official said.

The Tawi riverfront project is being developed on the lines of Gujarat’s Sabarmati riverfront, aimed at enhancing the aesthetic value of the water body by improving natural purifying capabilities and promoting environmental and urban infrastructure sustainability.

The project also aims to make recreational, residential, commercial, and green spaces on the reclaimed land and the adjoining warehouse.

The official said that under the guidance of JSCL CEO Rahul Yadav, a meeting was convened by JSCL Project Director Sunil Thusoo, with real estate consulting firm CBRE to strategise the financial business plan for land monetisation of these reclaimed areas.

The meeting, also attended by additional general manager urban, JSCL, Deepika Gupta, focused on detailed discussions regarding architectural plans, development control regulations, and the integration of essential facilities and green spaces.

JSCL is a special purpose vehicle constituted in August 2017 for the implementation of the development works aimed at giving a new look to the city of temples.

Emphasising the project’s significance, Thusoo urged CBRE to expedite the formulation of a land monetisation strategy for the reclaimed lands on the Tawi riverfront.