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):
FDHL is one of the top Pakistani real estate developers and asset management companies, 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 an 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.
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.
About Surbana Jurong (SJ):
Surbana Jurong (SJ) is a reputed consultancy firm, headquartered in Singapore. SJ is currently one of the largest Asia-based urban, engineering and infrastructure consulting firms, comprising a global team of over 16,000 employees across more than 120 offices including architects, designers, planners, engineers, and other specialists.
The company believes in shaping cities into homes with sustainable employment opportunities, where communities and businesses can flourish.
A cohesive planning methodology was implemented in creating the master plan of Capital Smart City. The plan includes an exclusive range of facilities to accommodate new commercial, residential, and entertainment aspects in the housing society.
A large part of the master plan of the Smart City is focused on enhancing the natural features of the society and the plan includes new infrastructure such as a public transport network with strategically placed stations, Central Boulevard and a cascade of high-rise buildings are all integrated into the master plan of Capital Smart City Islamabad.
The concept of this project revolves around the idea that the innovative new destination will provide an opportunity to live, work and play, and attract foreign investment.
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 societies 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 submitted the request for an extension of the land. After the approval of the extension now in June 2020, the 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) 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.
Salient Features of Capital Smart City:
This housing society offers its occupants a unique and modern living experience to enjoy ahead of its time facilities. By incorporating advanced technology and introducing smart features this housing society will become the very first Smart City in Pakistan. We are listing below some of the salient features of this society:
- Eco-Friendly City
- Advanced Security
- Green and Clean environment
- Metro bus system
- Underground Electricity
- 24/7 Water, gas & electricity
- Smart apps i.e. traffic, weather, electricity, internet
- Hotels, Shopping centers, and Sports clubs
- Smart and modern Housing plan
- World Class infrastructure
- Overseas block
- Mosques, Parks, lakes
- Recreational Activities
- 18-Hole Golf Course
- Moven Pick hotels & Resorts
- Designated interchange from M-2
- Close proximity to Islamabad and Rawalpindi