CDA to Redevelop Vacant Land in Islamabad’s F-6 and F-7 Sectors

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to redevelop and replan vacant and unutilized land pockets located in Islamabad’s prime residential sectors F-6 and F-7. According to a public notice issued by the CDA, several small parcels of land in these sectors remain undesignated and unplanned.  The authority now aims to optimize its use through modern urban planning, improving access, aesthetics, and land management in some of the city’s most valuable real estate. Officials said the initiative is part of CDA’s broader strategy to revive underused land and ensure efficient utilization of every available plot in central Islamabad.  They noted that redevelopment will not only improve the city’s layout but also create opportunities for better land governance and sustainable expansion in the future. The replanning will be carried out under the “Regulations of Amendment in Layout Plans, 2019,” which require the CDA to engage the public before finalizing any modification or new plan.  In line with this rule, the authority has invited residents, stakeholders, and members of the public to submit their comments or objections on the proposed redevelopment. Written feedback can be sent to the Director Urban Planning-I, CDA, within ten days of the notice’s publication, along with an attested copy of the respondent’s CNIC. CDA officials emphasized that the exercise aims to make better use of vacant land while ensuring transparency and community participation.  They said the plan will help improve connectivity, urban design, and land utilization in the heart of Islamabad.