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Andhra Pradesh Greenlights Visakhapatnam’s 2041 Master Plan

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Andhra Pradesh government has approved the updated VMRDA Master Plan-2041, which includes significant development initiatives such as the coastal corridor linking Visakhapatnam and Bhogapuram, projects in the Visakhapatnam Economic Region, the Bay City project, and the proposed Bhogapuram International Airport with its accompanying Aerocity, along with GMR Manasa Aviation Educity and other essential infrastructure projects. The new plan outlines several growth corridors, including proposed IT and data center hubs in Madhurawada, Anandapuram, and Kapuluppada, as well as the Bay City brownfield development corridor extending from Kailasagiri to Bheemili. Additionally, it incorporates tourism and economic development projects involving six…

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CREDAI Supports CRZ Reclassification for Visakhapatnam Coast

VISAKHAPATNAM: A proposal to reclassify segments of the Visakhapatnam coastline from Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ)-III B to CRZ-II is currently under consideration. Stakeholders are discussing its potential impact on urban development, environmental protection, and real estate growth. The Andhra Pradesh Coastal Zone Management Authority (APCZMA) is reviewing a request to change nearly 499 hectares of coastal land between Madhurawada and Bheemunipatnam to CRZ-II status. Official documents indicate that over 64% of the identified area is already developed, supported by infrastructure such as roads, drainage systems, and water supply networks. Officials believe that this reclassification would enable significant infrastructure projects, including…

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Revised Visakhapatnam Master Plan Includes IT Hubs and Metro

VISAKHAPATNAM: The revised draft master plan-2041 for the Visakhapatnam metropolitan area aims to establish a framework for sustainable urban development that harmonizes infrastructure growth, economic progress, and environmental protection. Key projects highlighted in the plan include metro rail corridors, a suburban railway system, and a coastal corridor, while future growth sectors like IT hubs, data centers, Bhogapuram aerocity, and tourism are also identified. The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) submitted this revised draft plan to the Andhra Pradesh government on Friday, with a focus on balanced land use, efficient transport systems, and fostering industrial and economic development. VMRDA chairman…