Lahore Development Authority (LDA) is responsible for new planned development in Lahore, Pakistan. It also regulates and issues permits for new construction and housing projects, private houses, commercial development and remodels. It also controls zoning laws. It also manages Lahore’s parks and green areas. The Provincial Assembly of Punjab established the Lahore Development Authority under the LDA Act of 1975. It had previously been called the “Lahore Improvement Trust”.It has three main wings:
– Urban Development Wing
– Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA)
– Traffic Engineering Planning Agency (TEPA)
The LDA Board of Governors is chaired by the Zila Nazim of the Lahore City District.
