[Urban Management Program City Paper : Rajshahi City, Bangladesh]
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Welcome
Ahmmad Zaman TariqUrban Development Specialist
Bangladesh Municipal Development FundDhaka, Bangladesh
[email protected], www.bmdf-bd.org
Rajshahi is the fourth largest metropolitan city located in northern region of Bangladesh.
Became administrative headquarters in 1825
Gained municipal status in 1876 during British reign and finally achieved the status of City Corporation in 1987.
Secondary Town in urban Hierarchy
Introduction
Rajshahi town has an area of 96.69 sq. km. But the City Corporation has 48.06 sq. km.
No of wards (smallest administrative units) : 30
Population : In RCC area 383,655 (2001),449,786 (2011), 475,465 (2014).
Growth rate
1.6%
Introduction
Population Density : 9,893/sq.km in RCC
Primary Urban FunctionDivisional Headquarter
Administrative
Educational
Health
Trade of agro products
Urban Land Use
Residential (33%)
Agricultural (19%)
Vacant land (11%)
Education (11%)
Water body (12%)
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Introduction
Urban ManagementNo. of autonomous development agencies
RDARCC
DPHE
LGED
BWDBUDD
WASA
Urban Management
Having functional overlapping
Lack of coordination among these agencies
Wastage of resources
Lack of legal documents and charter of duties
Avoiding of responsibility
Planning Initiatives
UDD took first initiative for developing Rajshahi city in 1968
Other agencies also take short term infrastructure development plan
UDD took another initiative in 1984
RDA has prepared Rajshahi Metropolitan Development Plan (RMDP) in 2004
Salient Features of RMDP
First GIS based planning initiatives having different tiers
Strategic Plan
Structure Plan (SP) or General Development Plan
Functional Master Plan
Detailed Area Development Plans (DAP)
The plan focused on some key issues
Optimum use of land and land use zoning
Low rate of investment & urbanization
Adequate revenue generation to local government
Lack of coordination among implementing government agencies
Salient Features of RMDP
Planning Instrument followed in the plan
Regulatory Instrument e.g. permission of construction, guided land development, land use zoning, conservation of agri-land etc.
Financial/Investment Instruments such as site and services plan (SSP), specialized detailed area plans (SDAP)
Awareness/Behavioral Change Instruments such as detailed area plan (DAP)
Growth direction
WEST EAST
NORTH
OpportunitiesEducational city. 40% of the population are student, may further accommodate more educational institutes, research centers etc.
Scope of development of service industries.
Plenty of suitable land for development, low land value, rich agricultural hinterland
Low cost of labour
Pollution free environment
Quick and easy intercity communication
Low cost of living
Challenges
Low rate of investment, low rate of urbanization
Lack of quality water supply, drainage facilities, SWM
Lack of uninterrupted power supply and low voltage, absence of adequate gas supply
Challenges
Functional overlapping, lack of coordination among development agencies, absence of Coordinating Body
Improper financial management, limited financial and administrative powers of both RCC and RDA
Weak local government, outdated legal framework
Lack of adequate revenue generation to local government
Large areas of unused and unserved vacant land
Threat of flood and erosion
Conclusion
Integrated development of city and its peripheral areas
Coordination among all city-level development & service providing agencies
Promotion of effective partnership with civil society and private sectors
Increase of skilled manpower in plan implementation agencies
Increase public awareness
Ensure the good urban governance
Stop political interfere and influence of power full groups
Thanks for listening!