Capital Smart City Overview:
Capital Smart City (CSCI) is a grand, state-of-the-art residential project in Pakistan. It is the first ‘Smart City’ in Pakistan and 4th one in Asia. It is becoming one of the most popular housing societies in Pakistan due to its smart features. It is located near New Islamabad International Airport, on Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M-2).
Owner & Developers of CSCI:
Capital Smart City Islamabad is a joint collaboration between Future Holdings Developments and Habib Rafiq (Pvt). The Habib Rafiq (Pvt) is a well-known name in the real estate industry in Pakistan, they are developers of Bahria and DHA in Islamabad. They have also successfully executed their own housing societies in Sargodha, Multan, and Sahiwal by the name of Royal Orchard Sarghodha, Royal Orchard Multan, and Royal Orchard Sahiwal respectively.
Future Developments Holdings (Pvt.) Limited (FDHL):
FDHLÂ is one of the top Pakistani real estate developers and asset management company, that assists in developing futuristic smart cities to not only provide a luxurious up-scale living but also profitable contributions to its clients.
FDHL is a group association registered under Companies Ordinance 1984. Multiple National and international business entities have come together to form this organization. FDHL is a combination of China Liaoning International Economic and Technical Cooperation Group Corporation Ltd (CLIC) and Engineering Dimensions (Pvt.) Limited (EDL) – two of the leading companies with expertise in leadership and technical skills.
FDHL is devoted to providing advanced modern living experience in its residential and industrial zones. These zones are all linked via the vital Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M-2) and areas around the CPEC Route, with designated interchanges for direct access.
About Habib Rafiq Pvt. Ltd.:
Habib Rafiq Pvt. Ltd. is a construction and development group based in Pakistan which has been responsible for some of the most prestigious construction and engineering projects over the past five decades. Its achievements have been the direct result of pure dedication and obligation to their customer demands and needs in Pakistan as well as abroad. It also earned ISO 9000 certification due to its quality management process.
HRL has been the pioneer in revolutionizing the face of housing infrastructure and development in the last 15 years and is now considered in the most respectable and well-known names in the market.
The mere name Habib Rafiq is considered equivalent to honesty, trust, quality, and professionalism, any real estate development group associated with HRL consider themselves extremely privileged and lucky.
Over the years HRL Group has been responsible for developing esteemed housing schemes such as Bahria Town and DHA in Pakistan with complete work including the responsibility of all the infrastructure of these societies i.e. construction of houses, roads, electrical work, mechanical work, water storage, gas pipelines and also the planning services.
Master Plan of CSC:
The Master plan of the society was given to a Singapore based consultancy firm named Surbana Jurong (SJ). It is designed by Norman Foster.
Capital Smart City Location:
The Capital Smart City Islamabad (CSCI) is located in the Rawalpindi Region of Islamabad, near the new Islamabad International Airport.
The project is located at Lahore-Islamabad Motorway at a distance of 9.2 km from M-2 Toll Plaza near Thalian interchange, falling on the eastern route of CPEC. Only 5-6 minutes away from the New Islamabad Airport.
Its neighboring housing societies include the Al Mairaj Housing Scheme, Eighteen Islamabad, Lahore Smart City, and Blue World City.
Capital Smart City Map:
CSCI Total Area:
Capital Smart society first covers a total land of 55,000 Kanal, it is 10 times bigger than its neighboring society University Town. It will be one of the closest housing society to the New Islamabad International Airport. The master plan given by society at this moment is provisional and will be extended over time. Additional land will be added to the project and several other blocks will be added to the project in the future.
In August 2019, authorities had submitted the request of extension of land. After the approval of extension now in June 2020, land of Capital Smart City is equal to 80,000 Kanal. It will be the biggest housing society in its nearby area.
Access Points:
It can be easily accessed through Main Chakri Road from M-2 Motorway and via Ring Road in the near future. The housing society is also directly accessible to the surrounding areas via the National Highway, Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M-2). It will also have its own designated interchange from the motorway which has been approved by FWO.
NOC and Planning Permission:
The No Objection Certificate (NOC) of Capital Smart City Islamabad was approved by the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA)Â and is one of the legal housing projects in that area. However, the first NOC granted to society is currently under revision due to the additional land acquired so the housing society is awaiting its NOC for the revised plan for the extended blocks in the society. It is expected to be granted soon.
ECO-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT:
The society is planned in a way that makes the conservation of natural resources a priority and ensures that the natural areas of the surroundings are not disturbed and Capital Smart City becomes a society where the residents can truly experience an environment of peace and tranquility.
Facilities in Capital Smart City:
The Capital Smart City is striving to promote and develop strategic growth in the area along with attracting future investments. The concept for Smart City is to achieve a smart radial growth pattern keeping in consideration the major facilities and services incorporated to maximize efficiency in the lives of its residents.
The major key factors introduced in the housing society are listed as follows along with their features stated by the Capital Smart City:
Blocks, categories, and plots
There are multiple blocks in this housing society with thousands of Capital Smart City plots for sale in various sizes. Currently, the operational blocks in the society are:
- Capital Smart City Islamabad General Block
- Capital Smart City Islamabad Overseas Block
- Capital Smart City Islamabad Smart Villas
- Harmony Park
- Panda Village
- Aviation Village
- Villas Apartments
- Education District
- Healthcare District
- Lake-view Terrace
- Hills Vista
- Education City
- Financial Square
- Holiday Parks
Elements of a Smart City:
A Smart City comprises of these elements to cultivate a modern community. A Smart City aims to provide a unique, sustainable development and services in its surroundings: