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Port City Colombo (PCC) integrates the latest sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles as Sri Lanka’s first “Green and Blue SEZ”. From the master plan to infrastructure design and beyond, sustainability is a core value of PCC.
Sustainability is the bedrock of the Port City Colombo development project. Fully integrated into all aspects of the project, sustainable principles give life to a mixed-use, energy-efficient city that meets international standards.
Development Control Regulations
Partnering with leading development firms such as SWECO, Surbana Jurong, Atkins and AECOM, Port City Colombo has devised a comprehensive master plan with Development Control Regulations (DCR) and infrastructure designs with a sustainability focus.
Guiding Principles of Development Control Regulations
Some of the guiding principles of Port City Colombo’s efficient energy management plan include:
Environmental Impact Assessments
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) were conducted to ensure adherence to best practices for sustainability. Port City Colombo’s Development Control Regulations (DCR) also specify a standard for building developments, providing added Gross Floor Area (GFA) as an incentive for developers who meet the relevant eligibility criteria.
Sustainable Design Standards
Volume 4 of the Development Control Regulation, the Sustainable Design Regulatory Framework, reiterates the importance of adhering to sustainable design standards across all infrastructural developments and public constructions.
PCC covers over 40 hectares of land, including lush green spaces and breathtaking beaches.
The 40 hectares consist of:
Port City Colombo’s master plan outlines a series of cutting-edge urban developments, including “green spaces” such as estate parks, shared streets, channel buffers, and “blue spaces,” including the Channel, marina, and beach to create a balanced city landscape. The city’s subterranean services system runs beneath the streets, directly connecting plots of land with the underground city grid, helping people navigate the city quickly and efficiently.
By adhering to sustainable construction guidelines, land developers can enjoy an additional 5% GFA allocation at Port City Colombo. The DCRs encourage sustainable development in Port City Colombo and set a roadmap for world-class, eco-friendly developments.
With a strong focus on sustainability, Port City Colombo is set to become one of South Asia’s most eco-friendly, livable car-lite cities that promotes a healthy, outdoor lifestyle for all.
Port City Colombo’s boulevards also include underground walkways directly paired with overhead light rail transit stations, creating an interconnected transport network.
The central boulevard has provisions for five Light Rail Transit (LRT) stations spaced 800m apart, allowing easy, efficient access across Port City Colombo. This integrated transport system, together with designated Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and mixed-use plots, play a pivotal role in urban planning. These TODs are expected to maximise accessibility to public transportation and offer a blend of residential, commercial, and recreational facilities.
Green spaces play a vital role in PCC’s sustainability strategy, fostering a clean, green identity for the zone.
The city is linked by lush pathways, connecting to other green parks and public spaces. These include a primary system central park and linear park, a secondary system golf course and community park, and a first-of-its-kind estate park in the local open space system.
Port City Colombo incorporates open water bodies and water-edge experiences into its design, blending seamlessly with the green spaces.
The Channel flows through the heart of the city into the Marina and the Beach, naturally circulating the water every 72 hours and allowing for accessibility and functionality. This will help create a vibrant, nature-friendly city for people to live and thrive.
Comply with sustainable principles and qualify for lucrative developer benefits
Port City Colombo offers a variety of unique activities and experiences at several of its top waterfront locations. Seamlessly connected by a promenade, visitors and residents alike can navigate the entirety of the city — from the CBD to the Marina and tranquil beaches on its outer edge.
Visitors can explore exciting activities and water-based experiences at PCC, including water sports such as canoeing and paddle boarding. A pioneer of water-based transport, PCC also offers the opportunity to travel in a water taxi or enjoy a sunny afternoon yachting.
