1. Peshawar City Beautification
and Uplift Program
Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

2. Basic data of Peshawar 2.8 million Population:
Climate: Semi-arid climate,
Summer (May- Sept.) over 40℃, monsoon season
Winter (Nov. – Mar.) lowest 4℃, 50% of annual rain
Geology: Flat bowl-shaped land enclosed on three sides by
mountain ranges, severe earthquake risk
2.8 million
Map of Peshawar City
Characteristics:
One of the oldest living cities in Asia
In AD, the center of Buddhist Greco-Roman “Gandhara Art”
City’s original ancient site was enclosed within a traditional wall, having sixteen gates
Many languages – Urdu, English, Pushto, Hindko are spoken

3. Background Unexpected rapid urban population increase :
Influx of Afghan refugees,
Floods and earthquakes pushed rural population to urban center,
Better living environment attract people to cities
Unregulated and unplanned growth, with no master plan to guide the growth.
Collapse of services and slums like conditions in the urban core.
Overcrowding, traffic congestion, and excessive air pollution.
Solid Waste Management services below minimal requirement.
Water and sanitation coverage rates are low and the quality of service is below standards.

4. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Major Projects
(2012 to present)
Establishment of Urban Policy and Planning Unit
2. Development of a Peshawar City Beautification Plan
Establishment of Water Supply and Sanitation
Company
4. Development of sustainable Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
Projects’ Output by now
6 corridors Mass Transit System will be developed by 2030.
7 corridors for BRT will be planned in next 20 years.
151 new waste collection containers are placed.
Water Supply and Sanitation Company started operations in 2014.

5. Peshawar Beautification
and Uplift Program
Thematic Areas
1. Parks and recreational areas
2. Roads
3. Entrances to the City
4. Canals and waterfront development
5. Heritage preservation
6. Outdoor advertisement
7. Landscape design
8. Public Utilities
Problems of Heritage preservation
Very poor shape and a state of decay and breakdown – the result of neglect and mismanagement.
No control over the conversion of buildings of historical, cultural and architectural significance into commercial plazas
Weak legal and institutional setup to respond to challenges heritage preservation
(Remains of the old wall)

6. Peshawar Beautification and Uplift Program Time Table
*Fiscal year starts from July 1 and ends at June 30

7. Before & After Photo of the project
No.2 : Upgrading of park
BEFORE
AFTER
Provision of safe and healthy environment particularly to women and children

8. Before & After Photo of the project
No.6 : Nazar Bagh
BEFORE
AFTER
EXISTING
PROPOSED

9. Before & After Photo of the project
No.2 : Clock Tower
EXISTING
PROPOSED
Main features of the proposal are:
Restoration of the Historical Clock Tower as a tourist attraction;
Removal of encroachments;
Pedestrianization of the area to reduce congestion, air pollution and make the area accessible and attractive for the tourists

10. Self Evaluation of the Programme
1. Environmental Benefits
The project has significant environmental benefits including the provision of clean and healthy environment to local residents
Economic benefits
The local people are getting economic benefits from the increased volume of tourists
2. Safety and sustainable point of views
The project has increased safety and comfort of the local communities. The parks and playgrounds restored in the project provides a safe and secure environment particularly to women and children to spend their leisure time in a safe and secure environment.
3. Respect for local culture and history
Public participation was ensured in each stage of the project design and local architectural style and local life style was fully incorporated in the project

11. Self Evaluation of the Programme
4. Artistic point of views
All the elements designed in the project are original and highly creative
The basic objective of the project was to enhance the beauty of the City of Peshawar and has greatly achieved its objectives
5. Contribution to the local economy
The Provincial Government has invested huge amount of resources on various elements of the project that has created direct financial benefits for the local businesses, communities and contributed to the local economy. Further, the project has a significant positive impact on the local tourism industry that will further enhance the economic utility of the project
6. Best practice model project
Due to its immense success and appreciation from all walks of
the society, the provincial government is now replication the same
project in other six divisional headquarter cities of KP with initial
allocation of Pak Rupees three billions