October 12, 2021
Vertical Housing: Future of Urban Development in Pakistan
Exponential population expansion and increasing urbanisation in Pakistan due to migration from rural regions put enormous strains on cities’ ability to meet housing and other demands. It is difficult for a city to grow horizontally indefinitely. The only practical approach for meeting the needs of increasing urbanisation and population is to expand vertically. High-rise buildings are the most feasible answer for cities like Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore facing land constraints. The idea of multistory structures arose as a result of rising population, diminishing space, and a desire to remain close to the major metropolis. As land becomes scarcer in the future, the only way to accommodate people...
