1. General information
2. Objectives of the intervention
Goals of the intervention
The redevelopment of the Greater Iqbal Park has been framed as a complex project with the main aim being to deliver an environmental product which can comprise the history of Pakistan until 1947. More specifically, the goals were described as follows:
1. To create a welcoming environment in the environs of the city’s densely populated areas by expanding the total area of the park.
2. To highlight the struggle and sacrifices rendered by Muslims over the movement for Pakistan with the renovation of the Minar-i-Pakistan Monument.
3. To provide better community services and economic opportunities for the inhabitants of the area where the park is located.
4. To plant various local and exotic tree species as well as lush greenery in the park to enhance the green area. (1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 12)
1. To create a welcoming environment in the environs of the city’s densely populated areas by expanding the total area of the park.
2. To highlight the struggle and sacrifices rendered by Muslims over the movement for Pakistan with the renovation of the Minar-i-Pakistan Monument.
3. To provide better community services and economic opportunities for the inhabitants of the area where the park is located.
4. To plant various local and exotic tree species as well as lush greenery in the park to enhance the green area. (1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 12)
Quantitative targets
1. Increasing the size of the park to 125 acres area.
2. Planting an undisclosed number of exotic plant species apart from the usual palm trees, Kachnar (phanera variegate), Amaltas (Cassia fistula), Tabebuia (Tabebuia rosea) and Neem (Azadirachta indica). (1, 4, 12)
2. Planting an undisclosed number of exotic plant species apart from the usual palm trees, Kachnar (phanera variegate), Amaltas (Cassia fistula), Tabebuia (Tabebuia rosea) and Neem (Azadirachta indica). (1, 4, 12)
Monitoring indicators defined
1. Increase in the green space area.
2. Increase in the plantation.
3. Types of trees planted. (1, 4, 6, 11, 12)
2. Increase in the plantation.
3. Types of trees planted. (1, 4, 6, 11, 12)
Sustainability challenge(s) addressed
Implementation activities
The development of the Greater Iqbal Park project was approved in 2015 by the Government of Punjab. The project was inaugurated and opened for public use in December 2016, and the National Museum was opened in 2018. The landscape design plan was developed by national and international consultants to ensure excellent facilities in the park. The project aimed to increase the park size to 125 acres and provide state-of-the-art facilities in the park to facilitate residents and boost tourism potential (4, 6, 11).
The project resulted in the restoration of the Minar-e-Pakistan monument and green space was created in a much bigger area with various plants and trees. It enhanced the amenities in the parks by developing an artificial lake which spreads over four acres and includes an 800-foot-long musical fountain. Other attractions include a two-kilometre-long soft rail, a library, National Museum, an open-air gym, food courts and three designated parking spots. The project also enhanced the illumination, irrigation system, security, and surveillance system in the park to meet modern requirements (1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 11 ). Kachnar (phanera variegate), Amaltas (Cassia fistula), Tabebuia (Tabebuia rosea) and Neem (Azadirachta indica) trees, as well as various plants and trees of exotic species, were also planted in the park through its contractors (12).
The project resulted in the restoration of the Minar-e-Pakistan monument and green space was created in a much bigger area with various plants and trees. It enhanced the amenities in the parks by developing an artificial lake which spreads over four acres and includes an 800-foot-long musical fountain. Other attractions include a two-kilometre-long soft rail, a library, National Museum, an open-air gym, food courts and three designated parking spots. The project also enhanced the illumination, irrigation system, security, and surveillance system in the park to meet modern requirements (1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 11 ). Kachnar (phanera variegate), Amaltas (Cassia fistula), Tabebuia (Tabebuia rosea) and Neem (Azadirachta indica) trees, as well as various plants and trees of exotic species, were also planted in the park through its contractors (12).
Type of NBS project
3. NBS domains, ES and scale
4. Governance and financing
5. Innovation
Type of innovation
Novelty level of the innovation
Please specify novelty level of the innovation
There is no indication that the innovation has been copied from other projects and it seems the Greater Iqbal park is an authentic construct designed to highlight the history of Pakistan. Also, most of the references mentioned that the project has some very innovative approaches by including the history of Pakistan in the park with a museum, and memorial monuments. (1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 11)
Replicability/Transferability
Please specify Replicability/Transferability
There is no indication that similar themes are going to be employed in future revamping of green projects.
