Capital Smart City is a newly developed housing society aiming to bring smart development in Pakistan. This makes it the first ever smart housing society in Pakistan while fourth in entire Asia. By smart development, CSC simply aims at providing fine infrastructure and service all while reducing resource and energy consumption and involving tech-based solutions to implement modern lifestyle expectations.
The society aims at developing mixed-use systems, integrated transportation and AI-oriented security networks. CSC is under great attention due to its unique features offered and international standard development orientation.
Developers and Owners of Capital Smart City Islamabad
Capital Smart City Islamabad is a project carried out by two developed companies
- Habib Rafique Pvt Ltd., known for their years of experience in real estate
development, has contributed to many projects such as in DHA and Bahria Town.
It is an ISO 9000 certified company making them well-trusted. - Future Development Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. has undergone many
development projects most prominently Lahore Smart City and Faisalabad
Industrial Park. The company is a product of a combination of two companies
Engineering Dimensions Pvt Ltd. China Liaouning International Economic and
Technical Cooperation Group Corporation Ltd. The company since its creation
has been contributing to smart infrastructure development.
Additionally a number of other nationally and internally reputable companies are taking part in the project some of which include:
- Surbana Jurong pvt Ltd.
- Friej Entertainment
- Monvenpick Hotels and Resorts
- Trivelles Smart Homes
- Harradine Golf
Location of Capital Smart City Islamabad
Capital Smart City Islamabad is located on eastern CPEC route and more precisely present on Chakri road close to M2 motorway near Thalian Interchange. This location is an add-on feature to the project due to multiple accessibility routes and short travel time.
Some key routes to access the project from different regions of Rawalpindi and Islamabad are
- Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M2) with total of 9.2 Km away from project
- Chakri Interchange and Rawalpindi Link Road connecting urban and suburban Rawalpindi to CSC
- A specially devoted Smart City Interchange to be included as a part of project to link CSC on M2 motorway
- Access to Islamabad International Airport within minutes.
NOC Approval
The NOC for the project was initially approved by Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) but due to some changes in the project such as addition of new land a new NOC is to be approved. The approval application has been submitted and the initial NOC is being modified to accommodate additional changes.
Master Plan of Capital Smart City Islamabad
The Master Plan of Capital Smart City Islamabad is designed by a Singaporean firm Surbana Jurong which has provided planning and engineering services all over Asia. SJ has designed to make CSC to be economically, socially and environmentally sound, offering an intrusive community all while maintaining natural terrain features.
The design focuses on development of residential and commercial mixed use for reducing commute time and cost and increasing densely populated blocks all with embedding green spaces and recreational areas. An integrated transport system to accommodate all public and private transport needs both motorized and pedestrian movements in the process of implementing international transit systems. A special IT hub is to be developed to expand local and international technology firms’ involvement.
Payment Plan of Capital Smart City Islamabad
Capital smart city has different payment plans for different plot sizes. Below is the payment plan where down payment, total price and quarterly payments have been explained.
Capital Smart City Blocks
Capital Smart City being an innovative society also produces different blocks with inherent properties never found in any previously existing society. These blocks are explained as follows:
Capital Smart City Overseas Block
To honour the Pakistani citizens abroad a block is specially dedicated to them by CSC in 2018 offering plots of various sizes to only foreign Pakistani citizens. The overseas block is located near Lahore-Islamabad motorway. Plot sizes available for purchase and investment are:
- 5 marla
- 7 marla
- 10 marla
- 12 marla
- 1 kanal
- 2 kanal
The Overseas block is further sub-divided into East overseas and central overseas blocks in Phase 1 and west overseas in Phase 2.
Capital Smart City Overseas Prime Block I and II
This block was launched after great feedback from previous overseas blocks and has two parts I and II. These parts also provide residential and commercial plots along with villas with beautiful views from Margalla Hills.
Capital Smart City Executive Block
Executive block is the most attractive block among all others due to great view and access to all major roads making it a key location for commercial activity. The prices of plots in this block are much higher than plots in other blocks and are calculated to be approx. 30% higher with plot sizes of
- 5 marla
- 7 marla
- 10 marla
- 1 kanal
- 2 kanal
Capital Smart City General Block
This is the very first block planned and developed in CSC with plots of various sizes.
Capital Smart City Harmony Block
This is the latest block added to the project offering small sized plots of 3.5 marla as well. All facilities of the project are provided at comparatively lower costs than other blocks making it budget friendly and fostering development of an inclusive community.
Utilities and Amenities of Capital Smart City
Some noticeable facilities provided in Capital Smart City Islamabad are
- Automated Utility (Electricity, gas and water) supply where the supply and use is managed and monitored by mobile apps
- Continuous electricity supply through solar parks providing green energy
- Water irrigation systems and filtration systems making the use of sensors for quality control and supply for efficient water administration
- A centrally operated automated waste management system with smart garbage boxes.
- Top-notch security services through entry gates incorporating facial recognition and biometric verification systems along with the use of automated number plate recognition systems for monitoring
- Automated Street lights are being installed
- Installation of smart traffic management systems for smooth traffic flow
- Underground networks of all main utilities
- An integrated transport network with a BRT and electric bikes
- Smart phone apps for monitoring of different society services
- Health care and educational facilities
- An adventure Arena for sports activity
- A golf course
- A cricket stadium and Olympic Stadium
- An online market place
Development Status of Capital Smart City
The implementation of the master plan is underway with rapid progress. Some main developmental works successfully completed are:
- The main Boulevard with 18 lanes and width of 400 ft is developed. It features 2 lanes for cyclists and a lane in the center for the proposed BRT.
- Main utilities such as gas, electricity, water and internet networks have been developed underground.
- 13000 residential plots have been marked along with the construction of 1000 Smart Villas.
- The Smart Interchange is complete and is operational
- A 100-bed hospital and 20-bed rehabilitation status are complete and are providing their services.
- Educational Institutions are functional.
- Most of the road networks have been laid off.
- Chauhan Dam is under construction and is expected to be completed soon.
- The Golf Course has been developed.
Why Invest In Capital Smart City Islamabad
Capital Smart City is a one of a kind project launched in Islamabad, and is expanding due to great market response. In Islamabad's competitive real estate market investors and buyers consider multiple factors, most of which are offered in Capital Smart City.
These are:
❖ Smart amenities and utilities: The use of automated and self monitoring systems along with high-tech and AI-driven mechanisms in utility administration is what makes this project stand out guaranteeing a sustainable living.
❖ Developers’ Credibility: In property business where risk is involved everywhere, Capital Smart City is a project carried out by Habib Rafique Pvt. Ltd. and Future Development Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. both of which have a history of delivering their word.
❖ Location: The location of this project makes it most attractive. Being present on M2 Motorway and access to Rawalpindi Ring Road and Chakri Interchange along with short travel time to Islamabad International Airport provides very high accessibility to the project.
❖ High ROI: Investments at early stage can provide high return on investment rates. AT pre-booking stages lower cost property can be obtained at zero point. Properties in educational and healthcare blocks can provide good renting prices.
Capital Smart City has emerged as the first ever smart housing society in Pakistan employing tech-based and AI-driven solutions with sustainable and eco-friendly development such as smart apps, mixed land-use, automated street lights, AI-based security, integrated transportation system, sensor-based utility management etc. Location near to M2 motorway boosts project connectivity while recreational and green spaces provide calm living conditions.
Overall Capital Smart City Islamabad is a desirable investment and property purchase center. For investment and home buying, Visit our website and reach out to us.