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The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has announced plans to build a Rs 96 crore 'Urban House' in Ahmedabad, designed to centralize and streamline major urban planning services. This state-of-the-art facility is a significant part of AMC's Urban Development Year 2025 initiative, aiming to reduce bureaucratic delays and enhance governance transparency. Strategically located in Ellisbridge, the building will host essential departments and offer modern amenities, integrating green infrastructure to achieve an IGBC Platinum Rating. Expected to be completed in two and a half years, this development underscores the growing scale and efficiency of urban planning operations in the region.

Key Points: AMC Unveils Rs 96 Crore Urban House for Unified Planning

  • AMC's Urban House to centralize urban planning services
  • Project cost set at Rs 96 crore, completed in two and a half years
  • Integrates City Planning, Urban Development, and Estate departments
  • Aims for IGBC Platinum Rating with eco-friendly features
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Gujarat: AMC announces Rs 96 crore for 'urban house' for one-stop planning services

AMC announces a Rs 96 crore Urban House in Ahmedabad for streamlined urban services.

"This hub will reduce bureaucratic delays and enhance transparency. - AMC Official"

Ahmedabad, June 3

Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has unveiled plans to set up a state-of-the-art ‘Urban House’, a centralised facility that will unify all major urban planning services under one roof.

The project is a key initiative under the Urban Development Year 2025, aiming to modernise civic services and simplify procedures related to land and infrastructure. With an estimated cost of Rs 96 crore, the ‘Urban House’ is expected to be ready in two and a half years.

Officials said that this hub will not only reduce bureaucratic delays but also enhance transparency and accountability in urban governance. The proposed ‘Urban House’ will integrate operations of AMC’s Urban Development, City Planning, and Estate departments, enabling citizens to access crucial services such as zoning certificates, part plans, development permissions, F-forms, betterment charge assessments, and various land-related approvals – all from a single location.

The project is slated to come up at F.P. No. 441, T.P. Scheme No. 3 in Ellisbridge (Changispur), within Navrangpura ward, strategically located near the N.C.C. Circle–Nagari Hospital road.

Spread across 5,304 sq m with a total built-up area of 26,360 sq m, the 13-storey structure will include two basement levels, a ground floor, and ten upper floors. The building will host offices of the Building Plan Scrutiny and Permission (BPSP) cell, City Planning unit, and Town Development Officer (TDO), alongside key infrastructure such as a GIS cell, record storage rooms, training centres, a cafeteria, and senior officials’ offices.

The design also incorporates community-focused spaces, including a terrace garden-canteen and conference halls with modern amenities and high-speed Wi-Fi. Green infrastructure is central to the project’s vision.

AMC aims for a Platinum Rating from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), with planned features like solar panels, water conservation systems, wastewater recycling, energy-efficient architecture, and eco-certified materials ensuring long-term sustainability.

The premises will also include 1,055 sq m of landscaped garden area and a 138 sq m roof garden. Parking infrastructure is set to accommodate 140 four-wheelers and 1,184 two-wheelers across the two basement levels.

Highlighting the growing scale of urban planning operations, AMC officials noted a sharp rise in revenue from these departments over the past three fiscal years – Rs 1,170 crore in 2022–23, Rs 2,017 crore in 2023–24, and Rs 2,765 crore in 2024–25 – bringing total earnings to Rs 5,952 crore.

- IANS

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Rajesh P.
Finally some good governance in AMC! This Urban House will save so much time for common citizens like me who have to run between multiple offices for approvals. Hope they implement it properly without corruption. 🤞 The solar panel and green building approach is commendable too!
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Meena K.
Rs 96 crore seems like a huge amount for one building. While the concept is good, I wonder if this money could have been better spent on improving existing infrastructure in poorer areas of Ahmedabad. The city still has many areas without proper roads and drainage.
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Amit S.
As an architect, I'm excited about the green building features! IGBC Platinum rating is no joke - if achieved, this could set a benchmark for other municipal corporations. The terrace garden and solar panels show forward-thinking urban planning. Hope the execution matches the vision!
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Priya D.
Good initiative but will the common people really benefit? In my experience, these fancy offices often become inaccessible to ordinary citizens while builders and influential people get VIP treatment. AMC should ensure equal access for all.
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Vikram J.
The location near NCC Circle is perfect - central and well-connected. But I hope they've planned proper traffic management. That area already gets so crowded during peak hours. 140 car parking seems insufficient for such a major facility.
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Sunita M.
Great to see Ahmedabad getting such modern infrastructure! 😊 But I hope they also focus on digital services - many approvals should be possible online without visiting the office. That would be true ease of doing business for citizens.
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Harsh B.

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