Attributes

• The Master Plan of Delhi - 2001 projected population of 128 lacs.
• The plan proposed urbanization of further 18000 - 24000 ha. to accomodate the additional population in urban extension areas like Dwarka, Rohini and Narela sub cities.
• In addition to above the holding capacity of MPD 1962 urban area was increased through the process of low rise high density development.
• The central city area (walled city and its extension and Karol Bagh) to be treated as special areas with appropriate regulations.
• The city center to be decentralized, development of district centers, frieght complexes and directional terminals etc.
• Mass Transportation System to be Multi Modal e.g. MRTS, Ring Rail and Road based public transportation system.
• Urban development to be hierarchical containing essential facilities e.g. housing clusters, housing area, neighborhood, community and district.

In addition, MPD-2001 introduced the following new concepts for further detailing at Zonal Plan Level.

• Mixed Use
• Pedestrianization
• Urban Design & Policy on Tall Buildings
• Environment
• Heritage Conservation