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Denso Hall Rahguzar

On March 25th, 2021, Heritage Foundation of Pakistan continued laying out the tiles for Denso Hall Rahguzar food courts.

The proposed tile surface is both water absorbent and porous in nature. The usage of terracotta tiles encourages water absorption due to the clay makeup adding a porous nature to the tile. Additionally, the pebbles surrounding each tile, allow for water drainage. This flooring is one of the various flooding preventive strategies Heritage Foundation of Pakistan has implemented throughout the Denso Hall Rahguzar scheme.

TRIBUNE - Brick by brick, from Makli to Denso Hall

TRIBUNE - Brick by brick, from Makli to Denso Hall

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2287832/brick-by-brick-from-makli-to-denso-hall

Denso Hall Rahguzar

On February 28th, 2021, Heritage Foundation of Pakistan organized the event for the third forest plantation drive at the Denso Hall Rahguzar, a project that is being carried out in collaboration with D.C. South. The event was carried out in collaboration with Rotary Club Karachi – New Central and StarLinks. A mix of 150 trees and shrubs was generously provided by Rotary Club Karachi.

The plantation was done following the Miyawaki-style forest which consists of varying species of native plants to promote biodiversity and to create a dense green lung in the historic core of Karachi. Shahzad Qureshi of Urban Forest along with HF representative supervised the plantation activity. On the occasion District Governor of Rotary Club Karachi- New Central Dr. Farhan Essa joined as chief guest. The event was followed by the distribution of Certificate of Participation as well as refreshments.

DAWN News - Denso Hall lane being transformed into landscaped walking street

DAWN News coverage on Heritage Foundation of Pakistan’s Denso Hall Rahguzar Project's February 28th, 2021 forest landscaping event.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1610018

Denso Hall Rahguzar

On February 24th, 2021, one of the aquifer pits at Denso Hall Rahguzar was put to test. These aquifer pits have been added to the scheme to reduce the impact of rainwater. During the test conducted, the HF team was able to pour 400-gallons of available water into the aquifer pit with room left for more.

The K-Electric continued the installation of feeder pillars on Marriott Road. Additionally, the installation of the first PTCL City box was completed.

Denso Hall Rahguzar

On February 22nd, 2021, K-Electric started the installation of feeder pillars at Marriott Road. Once KE’s work is done, the HF team can begin the plantation of forest no. 1 of the Denso Hall Rahguzar project as well as continue the pavement along the area.

Additionally, the KMC team continued the removal of the garbage along the Murad Khan Road. Once the area is cleaned HF can start laying the tiles for the proposed food court and vendors activity area.

Denso Hall Rahguzar

On February 14th, 2021, the plantation of forest 2 took place. The plants were donated by the shopkeepers of Marriott Road who have been playing an active role in the transformation and enlivening of the street, especially after seeing the positive atmosphere created upon the completion of Forest 3.

Denso Hall Rahguzar

On February 10th, 2021, the garbage removal of forest 2 of Denso Hall Rahguzar took place.

The space will be used to implement planting of plants and greenery, intended to transform the site into an eco-urban enclave.

Denso Hall Rahguzar

On February 15th, 2021, a follow-up site visit was made to Quettawala by the director of Evacuee Trust Property Board Javed Shaikh, and inspector Khurram. It was decided that ETPB will release the notice for the removal of all encroachments on the Quettawala Building’s rooftop. Additionally, previously the encroachments stores on Quetta Wala Building have been emptied.

Denso Hall Rahguzar

On February 14, 2021, Heritage Foundation of Pakistan hosted a tree plantation event for forest number 3 of the Denso Hall Rahguzar. On the occasion, Ms. Shanaz Ramzi, Director Heritage Foundation of Pakistan, delivered the welcome remarks. A.C. Imran Nazeer Shaikh addressed the audience and distributed the certificate of participation for the plantation. The plants were collected by the shop keepers/owners of Marriot road who expressed their joy and spirits of collaboration towards the scheme. The refreshments were generously provided by Ms. Feroza Afaq.