City and Regional Planning

Prof. Dr. Mohammad Atiq ur Rahman

The Department of City & Regional Planning (CRP) at Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) is the first City & Regional Planning department established in a women’s university in Pakistan. Founded in 2012 and accredited by the Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP), the department is dedicated to producing competent planners capable of addressing contemporary urban, regional, environmental, and disaster management challenges.

The Department of City & Regional Planning at Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), Lahore, is committed to producing skilled and innovative urban planners capable of addressing the challenges of sustainable urban and regional development. As the first City & Regional Planning department established in a women’s university in Pakistan, it offers a multidisciplinary education that integrates urban planning, land use planning, transportation, housing, environmental management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and disaster risk reduction. Through studio-based learning, fieldwork, research, and community engagement, the department equips students with the professional knowledge and practical skills required to contribute to sustainable cities, resilient communities, and the real estate and infrastructure sectors.

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Scope of Studies

  • Provides comprehensive knowledge in urban and regional planning, land use planning, housing, transportation planning, environmental planning, and sustainable development.
  • Develops practical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, urban design, spatial analysis, and disaster risk management.
  • Prepares graduates for careers in urban planning, real estate development, housing schemes, infrastructure planning, smart cities, and environmental management.
  • Offers employment opportunities in government development authorities, planning consultancies, real estate companies, NGOs, international organizations, and research institutions.
  • Equips students with professional skills in planning policy, project management, community development, and sustainable urban governance.
  • Provides a strong foundation for higher studies and research in urban planning, regional planning, GIS, environmental management, transportation planning, and sustainable city development.

Suggested Labs/Facilities

  • Design Studios
  • Model-Making Workshop
  • CAD Computer Lab
  • GIS lab

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Documents

Report on Physical and Cultural Resource Management Plan Bhatti Gate Walled City, Lahore

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