LUCKNOW, April 24 -- Turning a four-decade encroachment clearance into a housing push, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has initiated plans to develop a 264-unit middle-income group (MIG) high-rise on Nazul land in Aishbagh, while simultaneously proposing a premium residential project in the same locality. Prathamesh Kumar, LDA vice-chairman, said the authority is finalising a proposal for the apartment complex, which will include all standard urban amenities. "We are moving the proposal for approvals," he added. Manvendra Singh, LDA chief engineer, said the authority will construct 2BHK and 2BHK plus study units, each measuring around 138 square metres. He added that the estimated price per unit will range between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 55 lakh. Senior officials said the land remained encroached for over 40 years before LDA started efforts to get it freed. They added that the authority is now leveraging the reclaimed parcel to boost planned housing supply in a densely populated area. The move is expected to benefit a large pool of homebuyers and reflects LDA's strategy to convert disputed or unused land into structured development. The LDA has also proposed a premium high-rise project-Aishbagh Square-on Mill Road in the same area. The project will offer 384 3BHK flats with study, each spread over about 1,900 sq ft area with a starting price of Rs.1.11 crore. Officials said the twin projects mark a shift towards vertical housing in inner-city areas, where land availability is limited. Once approved, the developments are expected to reshape Aishbagh's urban profile and expand formal housing options in the state capital....