one would only need to look at the stories of Brasilia, Islamabad and the likes to see the level of sophistication needed in planning. Numerous presidents, from Sukarno to Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo nearing the end of his first term have considered the prospects of a new capital. Yet there has […]
Myanmar aims urban planning for over 330 towns by 2030: Union Minister
February 19, 2019 by
Myanmar is aiming to have systematic urban planning for over 330 towns across the country by 2030, said Han Zaw, Union Minister for Construction on February 10. “The objectives of the ministry are to build 18 feet wide and 41,111 kilometers long concrete and tar roads to meet ASEAN standards, to build all concrete bridges […]
Gov’t Must “Exert Effort” to Fix Yangon Transport: JICA Advisor
June 16, 2015 by
Yangon’s population is expected to nearly double in the next 20 years, and with people come increased transportation pressures on a city already straining under the weight of its 5 million inhabitants. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has been pushing for greater infrastructure development in order to pull the core of the city away […]
Yangon Planning Committee Wants Public Access to Riverfront
December 5, 2013 by
YANGON — In order to get a sight of their city’s river, residents of Burma’s commercial capital currently cram into a few jetties where they can take morning exercise or evening walks. But soon, they may have more space. That is if the city’s committee working on urban planning gets its way. During a public […]
Public to Be Consulted on Plan to Save Yangon’s Heritage
December 4, 2013 by
YANGON — After nearly a year-long discussion and preparation, a proposed regulation to restrict land-use and protect heritage buildings in Myanmar’s former capital will have a public hearing on Tuesday, according to an architect involved in developing the plan. The zoning and land use strategy would govern the height of new buildings and delineate where […]
