Figure 2.6 Map showing Investment regions

2.3.2 Salient features

Thus, proposed institutional framework is developed for the constitution of the Regional Planning Authority as per the provisions in the Town and Country Planning Act, 1971, which will be the main implementing body for the Regional Plan. The financial set up for the region is also discussed stating the investments for the region as per the Tamil Nadu Vision 2023.

Figure 2.6 Map showing Investment regions

Source: Coimbatore Regional Plan-2038

The constituent sub regions of the Coimbatore region is discussed briefly focusing on the thrust area of the districts, the analysis incorporated based on the issues and challenges and the proposals addressing the same.

The final proposal for the land use zoning of the region is worked which is based on the future investments that are proposed in the region. Thus the zones are classified based on the development of the land parcels as per the industrial and the agricultural growth. The development of the residential and commercial zones is also focused along with the industrial development of the region. The zoning also looks into the conservation of the eco sensitive areas comprising of the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries fulfilling the sustainable development concept.

Land use Zoning

Land use zoning is a planning control tool which is used to classify the type of development allowed in a parcel of land contributing to the sustainable growth of a region.

The map below shows the land use zoning of the Coimbatore region based on the sustainable development concept, classified into five different categories.

Developed Zone- This zone comprises of the main city area of the region which is already urbanized.

Most Developable Zone- These are the zones where the development of the residential areas and the activities related to it may it be commercial, PSP, educational centre, medical and health center, etc are proposed. Also, the existing land use supports the potential of growth of the future settlements due to existing urban centers.

Developable Zone- These are the zones where the service and the light industries are proposed. Special non-hazardous industrial zone can also come here.

Least Developable Zone- These are the zones where the primary activities are proposed which may include agriculture, horticulture, poultry, dairy, etc.