Urban Development Committee

URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (Inaugurated March 2024)

The Amuvi Master Plan was intended to guide the town’s growth in an orderly and sustainable manner, but over time, unregulated and chaotic developments have continued to take shape. Buildings have been erected without proper planning, roads and public spaces have been encroached upon, and there has been little adherence to zoning guidelines. These challenges have created structural disarray, posing long-term risks to the community’s development.

Recognizing these issues, the Amuvi Development Group (ADG) established the Urban Development Committee to restore order and bring a more coordinated approach to town planning. The committee’s key responsibilities include revising and updating the Amuvi Development Master Plan, mapping key areas, and working with relevant government agencies to secure approvals and enforcement mechanisms.

Beyond formal planning, the committee will engage local stakeholders: landowners, builders, and policymakers to ensure that future development follows a structured, sustainable path. With its efforts, the committee aims to transform Amuvi into a well-organized and livable community, balancing growth with long-term stability.

MISSION

The Urban Development Committee is committed to a village that is well-planned by addressing key development challenges. The mission of the committee can be summarized under the following broad objectives:

• Mapping and Infrastructure Planning: Marking out and delineating roads, public spaces, and essential infrastructure to ensure orderly development.
• Master Plan Development: Reviewing, updating, and implementing the Amuvi Development Master Plan and mapping key areas for future growth.
• Regulatory Compliance: Seeking necessary approvals and clearances from relevant government agencies to align development with legal and zoning requirements.
• Public Awareness and Engagement: Promoting understanding and adherence to the Amuvi Development Plan through community education and stakeholder collaboration.

By pursuing these objectives, the committee aims to create a structured, functional, and sustainable environment for present and future generations.

CHALLENGES

The Urban Development Committee faces several key challenges that must be addressed to achieve its mission effectively:

• Funding Constraints: The committee’s initiatives require financial resources for planning, mapping, and implementation. As the ADG relies primarily on the goodwill of donors from Amuvi, securing consistent funding remains a critical challenge.
• Navigating Government Bureaucracy: Working with government agencies for approvals and clearances is a new frontier for the committee. While bureaucratic processes can be slow and complex, we remain optimistic about forging productive relationships and successfully navigating regulatory hurdles.
• Community Awareness and Compliance: A persistent challenge is changing long-held attitudes toward land use. Many residents still believe that encroaching on areas designated for roads and public spaces is beneficial. In reality, such actions contribute to disorder and diminish the village’s aesthetics. Educating the community on the importance of planned development and encouraging self-regulation will be a major focus.

By addressing these challenges, the committee hopes to foster a more organized, functional, and beautiful Amuvi for future generations.