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Bogambara Prison to become hotel, mall complex – Minister Source:Dailynews The Bogambara prison, a historical site with rich architectural heritage, is set to be transformed into a hotel complex, announced Urban Development and Housing Minister Prasanna Ranatunga. A private investor will spearhead this initiative. Assigned to the Urban Development Authority (UDA) in 2014, Bogambara Prison is undergoing redevelopment as part of the Greater Kandy Development Plan and the Kandy City Development Plan. Efforts are underway to preserve the prison’s colonial architecture while adapting the main building for new uses. According to E.M.S.B. Ekanayake, Central Provincial Director of the UDA, the project aims to enhance the economic value of the premises by adding open and recreational facilities accessible to the public. ...

May 12, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , ,
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‘80 Club’ in Colombo 7 becomes public property following UDA acquisition – By Sanath Nanayakkare 80 Club in Independence Avenue Colombo 7 Source : island * Opens the doors of the members-only club to the general public * Run by Waters Edge as a high-end restaurant at present * UDA looking for a lessee who can fully capitalize on the property as a heritage hotel * Colombo has plans to create a ‘heritage corridor’ like in Barcelona 80 Club in Independence Avenue Colombo 7, an exclusive clubhouse whose doors were open only for a select group of elite members of society, was officially declared public property following its full acquisition by the Urban Development Authority (UDA) on 23rd June 2023. Before the acquisition by UDA, 80 Club used to foster a sense of exclusivity among the country’s so-called elite on a legacy management system with only its tenants changing from time ...

Jul 5, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , ,
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A case for preserving our ‘Grand old dame’ Source:Sundaytimes Colombo, since its start as a colonial fort city, has evolved as the business capital of Sri Lanka over a period of five centuries. The growth and urban transformation of Colombo that has taken place during the decade from 2010 is significant as well as critical in the context of its built heritage. The awareness and consciousness which got built into society since the 1980s towards our built heritage has drastically deteriorated and, during the past, a number of significant architectural heritage buildings have been demolished to make way for a developer-led city. The issues such as conflictive decision-making process, inaccurate or biased judgments, weak performance and engagements by relevant professionals are some noticeable aspects of the existing urban development and heritage protection agencies. Moreover, the nonexistence of public agencies having adequate power to look after the urban built heritage is ...

Jun 18, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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Cabinet approval to develop Kandy into fully developed city   Source:-Adaderana President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s proposal to transform the historic city of Kandy into a well-planned, organized and developed city has received unanimous approval from the Cabinet of Ministers. To this end, the government intends to take measures to accelerate the Central Expressway project that will connect Kandy with Katugastota. A special committee will be established, consisting of the Urban Development Authority, the Kandy District Development Committee, parliamentarians and ministers representing the district, and experts in the field of city planning. This committee will prepare a comprehensive development plan for the Katugastota, Kandy and Kundasale areas, with a particular focus on improving infrastructure, amenities, and services. ...

Feb 26, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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Jogging track projects and hidden features-By Engr. Mahinda Panapitiya Source:Island M.S, Department of Agriculture & Biological Engineering, Utah State University, Utah, USA, B.Sc (Civil Engineering), University of Peradeniya, A technical paper on the Gampaha Jogging Track, published in 2012 in an Annual Session hold by the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka had won the first prize in a competition on water-related interventions of its members. This is an Interview held by Udula Oushdahami, a Former Chairman of ICTAD, with the author Engr. Mahinda Panapitiya, about the background behind the paper. Q: Jogging Track Projects in Gampaha District is becoming very popular. The paper you had presented to the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL) had been selected as the best out of other publications related to the water sector. What is the difference between this project and other conventional engineering projects? ...

Sep 2, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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Urban Forest Park in Colombo City – symmetrical manifestation By Arundathie Abeysinghe   Encompassing a network of verdant vistas with trees planted sporadically, water parks and a space to dine within magnificent greenery, Galle Face Urban Forest Park and the Beira Lake Open Air Restaurant is an urban oasis adorning the landscape of Colombo City that was declared open recently. As there are plants and trees intermittently in the Urban Forest Park with vistas of Beira Lake and the cool breeze, dining is within verdant vegetation. Spread within two acres in the heart of Colombo City, the Forest Park and the Open Air Restaurant is indeed a cynosure of all eyes. Situated in Scout Road which runs across Galle Face Road, along the Beira Lake, the Urban Forest Park is a symmetrical manifestation of trees and foliage. The corridor at the center of the Forest Park made of red beams ...

Mar 22, 2021 Posted by In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged , , , ,
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Silicon Valley Investor Insaaf Mohideen in Sri Lanka Source:Ceylontoday Serial Entrepreneur and Silicon Valley Investor Insaaf Mohideen has arrived in Sri Lanka for a brief visit under the “Investor Bubble” scheme. Mohideen arrived in the country from USA. Insaaf Mohideen is a large-scale investor in alternate asset classes and has managed sovereign wealth across four countries. He is accompanied by Jezri Mohideen, Managing Director and Global Chief Digital Officer at Nomura International PLC.  The duo are due to discuss investment opportunities pertaining to Informational Technology, Real Estate, Business Turnaround, and Capital Markets while in the country. They are expected to meet officials of the Ministry of Money & Capital Markets and State Enterprise Reforms, Urban Development Authority, Port City and several private sector leaders.  ...

Jan 27, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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Sports, Cricket Stadiums and the Shalika Grounds-by Ravi Perera   Shalika Grounds Source:Dailynews Undeniably, one of the most attractive developments witnessed in the city of Colombo of late is the planned improvement of its parks and walking tracks. While the very popular Independence Square walking track is the star of the category, there are several other walks that were developed about the same time: Nawala, near Parliament, Waters Edge, Bellanwila to name a few. These popular facilities have not only positively altered the appearance of what was once a derelict, war-scarred city, they also, while providing the city dweller a pleasant open area for working out, have improved the air quality. Colombo is changing helter-skelter, high rise buildings sprout up virtually overnight; in a 10 perch plot of land where earlier one family had their residence, now stands an apartment block, perhaps housing twenty families. They demand services; power, water, ...

Sep 16, 2020 Posted by In Articles Tagged , Comments 0
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