Islamabad is stepping into a new era, where innovation meets sustainability, and public service is driven by smart governance and eco-conscious planning. Under the leadership of Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa, two transformative projects are reshaping the capital city’s future: complete digitization of land records and the ambitious development of the Gardenia Hub, a state-of-the-art urban green space.
Together, these initiatives reflect a forward-thinking vision that blends technology, transparency, and environmental responsibility.
Modernizing Land Management: Goodbye Paper, Hello Digital
For decades, managing property records in Islamabad meant dealing with paper-based systems, delayed processing, and inconsistent documentation. But that’s about to change.
In a high-level meeting at CDA Headquarters, top officials from the CDA, ICT administration, and the Punjab Land Revenue Authority (PLRA) reviewed plans to overhaul the estate management and land record systems entirely. The core objective? Digitize everything, ownership records, transfer files, inheritance documents, and internal workflows.
What this means for property owners and investors:
- Faster transactions for buying, selling, or inheriting property
- Enhanced transparency and legal reliability
- Permanent digital records, safe from loss or manipulation
- Reduced bureaucracy and human error
Chairman Randhawa emphasized that this isn’t just a tech upgrade, it’s a complete reset of how land affairs are managed in the capital.
Additionally, the CDA is shifting toward a paperless environment across all departments. The move is expected to improve internal efficiency, cut down costs, and enhance public service delivery.
Oversight & Acceleration
To ensure smooth execution, Chairman Randhawa has placed the CDA Member Estate in charge of closely monitoring the digitization project. The IT Wing has been instructed to work hand-in-hand with PLRA to provide uninterrupted support throughout the implementation.
The urgency is clear: Islamabad is not waiting around for change, it’s making it happen; fast.
Greening the Capital: Gardenia Hub on the Horizon
Parallel to the digital transformation, CDA has unveiled another bold initiative, the Gardenia Hub, a large-scale urban green space being developed at the Park Road Nursery.
Spread across 50 acres and backed by a substantial investment of Rs. 652.819 million, this isn’t your typical city park. The Gardenia Hub is being designed as an eco-friendly destination, promoting sustainability, horticultural innovation, and public engagement with nature.
Key features of the Gardenia Hub:
- Climate-controlled greenhouses
- Tissue propagation labs to support plant biodiversity
- A scenic botanical café for visitors
- Well-curated flower shops and seasonal displays
- Smart plant ordering mobile app, offering plants and trees at subsidized rates
The project aims to establish Islamabad as a national leader in green city planning, while making plant access and education more inclusive for the general public.
Where Smart Tech Meets Sustainability
What makes these projects so impactful is how they reflect a cohesive vision, where technology supports governance, and sustainability enhances quality of life.
The mobile app linked to the Gardenia Hub will allow residents to browse and buy plants online at lower prices than private nurseries, making urban greening more accessible. At the same time, the land digitization program empowers citizens with control, clarity, and confidence in their property dealings.
This is the future of cities: connected, efficient, and green.
Final Thoughts
At Blue Arc, we believe meaningful development goes beyond buildings; it’s about shaping cities that are smarter, more livable, and aligned with the needs of people and the planet. Islamabad’s dual leap into digital transformation and environmental innovation is a shining example of that philosophy in action.
As these changes unfold, one thing is clear: Islamabad is no longer planning for the future. It’s building it.
