Ahmedabad: After Ahmedabad’s seismic zone score rose from 3 to 4, the height of the buildings on the AMC’s City Square project on Sindhu Bhavan Road was reduced to 175 metres from the originally planned 180 metres. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issued a notification altering the seismic zones across the country, effective from May 3, 2026.The process of obtaining an NOC from the Airports Authority of India was underway for the City Square project when the notification was issued. The AMC planned to construct a distinctive City Square to enhance the city’s identity and the Smart City ranking, with special provisions made in the 2024-25 budget. A 13,144 square metre land parcel on Sindhu Bhavan Road was designated for this purpose, and a consultant was appointed to design the City Square. Data on wind patterns and soil tests collected over more than a decade was used to determine the tower’s height at 180 metres initially. The City Square will feature a tower offering panoramic city views, gardens, commercial areas, and various entertainment activities. The construction will cost approximately Rs 692 crore. According to the information provided by the AMC in the 2026-27 budget, the City Square will be developed on a plot of over 13,000 square metres. The project will include three basement parking levels 14 metres deep, accommodating 410 four-wheelers and 1,500 two-wheelers. Above the ground floor, there will be a lower and upper ground level, and a tower. The structure will now be 175 metres high. The lower ground will have shops and an art gallery, while the upper ground will feature food kiosks and an amphitheatre with a capacity of 450 people. A circular structure will be built up to 40 metres high, with two restaurant floors accommodating 900 people. A deck café on the restaurant’s terrace will seat 200 people. The tower’s top will have a sky deck and skywalk for 75 people to enjoy the view. An LED screen will be installed at a spot between 40 metres and 175 metres. The screen will feature announcements.
