--- title: "Urban Planning and Mass Housing Master Plans | designICON" description: "We specialize in sustainable urban planning and mass housing design. From zoning analysis to master plan development, we create liveable, high-density environments." canonical: https://mytribe.in/designiconarchitects/infrastructure-urban-design/urban-planning-mass-housing last_updated: 2025-09-16 --- # Urban Planning and Mass Housing Master Plans Tribe Verified · 20+ years of large-scale master planning experience By [designICON](https://mytribe.in/designiconarchitects) · Takes projects across India; Visit Design Studio in Sector 52, Gurugram · ₹130 per sq ft (estimate) Part of [Infrastructure & Urban Design](https://mytribe.in/designiconarchitects/infrastructure-urban-design). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/designiconarchitects/infrastructure-urban-design/gallery) Planning large-scale housing involves creating environments where people actually want to live, not just filling space. We focus on master plans that balance density with green zones, pedestrian safety, and logical traffic flow. ## Photos and videos - ![This zoning plan was a critical first step for a residential project for faculty and staff at ILBS, Delhi. It outlines our strategy for preserving existing trees and segregating hospital traffic from residential areas to create a peaceful and green living environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ce5cec26-cd23-4173-b8e5-586a36b75816) - ![A top-down 3D render of the proposed mass housing development. This visual shows how the residential blocks are oriented around a central green space with a community pool, with solar panels integrated onto the rooftops for sustainable energy generation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6ab822de-d5c5-45ce-b85d-ee55302e47b8) ## About Urban Planning & Mass Housing For our mass housing projects, such as the faculty accommodation at ILBS Delhi, our primary focus was segregating high-traffic hospital zones from quiet residential areas. We prioritize preserving existing greenery and designing layouts that keep pedestrian paths safe and distinct from vehicular routes to ensure the living environment remains peaceful. ### Our Approach to Master Planning Urban planning is often treated as a numbers game, but we see it as building the foundation for a community. Whether it is a township or staff housing, we start by analyzing the site context, including sun paths, wind direction, and existing vegetation, to ensure the built environment works with nature. ### Key Design Principles * **Traffic Segregation:** A critical part of our master plans is separating different user groups. In complex sites like hospitals or campuses, we ensure service and public traffic paths do not clash with residential or quiet zones. * **Green Integration:** We maximize open spaces, whether through central courtyards, landscaped buffers, or rooftop sustainability features like integrated solar panels. * **Regulatory & Technical Clarity:** Every project involves rigorous FAR (Floor Area Ratio) analysis, ground coverage planning, and compliance with DDA or DTCP norms to ensure the project is feasible and approved without unnecessary delays. ### From Concept to Construction Our process takes you from the initial 3D block models and site zoning maps to the final Design Basis Report. By planning infrastructure networks, such as sewage, drainage, and electrical substations, at the master planning stage, we minimize costly changes during the construction phase. We help you define the vision and provide the technical documentation required for marketing and development. ## About designICON We are Subhash and Sandeep. Since 2002, we have approached architecture as a partnership, looking at how people move through the spaces we design. We do not just draw plans; we think about how a site functions for the people living there every day. 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