In a landmark move set to redefine the city’s skyline, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has approved the construction of three high-rise residential towers in Gomti Nagar, including the city’s first-ever 42-storey building. This marks a dramatic shift from the previous height cap of 25 floors, ushering in a new era of vertical urban growth in Uttar Pradesh’s capital.
🏙️ Tallest Towers Yet: What’s Changing?
The approved towers—ranging from 35 to 42 floors—are being developed near Shaheed Path, a high-demand real estate corridor. The transformation is driven by:
- The revised Floor Area Ratio (FAR) policy, increasing limits from 2.5 to 4.0, and up to 5.0 in select zones
- A push for smarter land use amid rising population and limited horizontal expansion
- Incentives for builders adopting eco-friendly features like solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and green building norms
“This is a bold step toward modernizing Lucknow’s urban identity,” said an LDA official. “We’re aligning with global standards while ensuring safety and sustainability.”
🏗️ Construction Already Underway
According to LDA Additional Secretary Gyanendra Verma, construction has already begun on the 42-storey tower, which will rise approximately 450 feet. The project includes:
- Luxury amenities such as swimming pools, landscaped parks, and community spaces
- Strict compliance with earthquake-resistant design, fire safety systems, and traffic management plans
- Mixed-use potential, combining residential, commercial, and employment zones
🌆 Lucknow’s Vertical Leap: A Broader Vision
This high-rise revolution is part of a broader strategy to:
- Decongest urban sprawl
- Maximize land efficiency in prime zones like Kisan Path and Green Corridor routes
- Position Lucknow as a modern urban hub with global infrastructure appeal
Stay tuned for construction milestones and skyline transformation updates.
