DHA City, Karachi
| DHA City Karachi (DCK) | |
|---|---|
| Planned city | |
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| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Sindh |
| Division | Karachi Division |
| District | Malir District |
| Area (as planned)[1] | |
| • Total | 47 km2 (18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Population (as planned) | |
| • Total | 250,000 |
| • Density | 5,300/km2 (14,000/sq mi) |
Defense Housing Authority City Karachi (DCK) is a planned city under construction in the neighbourhoods of Gadap Town in District Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.[2]
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Planned City
The upcoming city is planned on an area spanning 11,640 acres, comprising residential, commercial and mixed-use elements. It is going to be a sustainable Green City. Engineers have started the topographical survey and town planning of the Defence Housing Authority, Karachi society called DHA II, which will become a satellite town. This is the authority’s next project after DHA I adjacent to Clifton and Korangi. DHA II is located near the Super Highway. DHA City, Karachi is divided in into 16 sectors. After a year-long evaluation, the Institute of Sustainable Infrastructure in Washington DC, USA, has given the “International Award” to Defence Housing Authority City Karachi (DCK).[2]
Transport
Airport
DHA City Karachi is located at a distance of 35 km[citation needed] from Jinnah International Airport, the largest airport of Pakistan.[3]
Road
DHA City is located accessible from the city of Karachi as well as Hyderabad by M-9 Super Highway. The project is situated at a distance of 56 km from the city core area of Karachi.[3] As per the DCK Transportation Plan there will be a myriad of road networks, major intersections, collector roads, service roads, roundabouts, one way regimes and the concept of using maximum public transport.[3]
Public Transport
Public transportation[3] consists of two street car trams, articulated modern buses, pedestrian areas and parking lots.[3]
Bus Rapid Transit
The Karachi Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT) has been extended to DHA City Karachi. Residents of DCK will benefit from the Blue-Line of the BRT System that will provide a comfortable and efficient public transportation system.[3] This will facilitate a speedy link to the city center from DCK.
Tramway System
Three tram[3] lines are planned for main boulevards of DHA City.[3][better source needed] These lines will serve commercial as well as residential areas of the city.[3]
