BDDL Peace Park redefines urban architecture

In a rare departure from Dhaka's dense, concrete-dominated skyline, Bangladesh Development Design Limited (BDDL) has unveiled Peace Park, a unique housing project that blends sustainable greenery architecture with community-oriented living in the capital's Dhanmondi area.

With over 1,000 trees planted throughout the property, vertical greenery lining the walls, rooftop gardens, and common spaces made from recycled materials, the development has already drawn the attention of urban planners and sustainability advocates.

Located at Road 6A, BDDL Peace Park represents a vision of inclusive, environmentally conscious urban life, according to the project's press statement.

"This is not a commercial venture-it's a people-centric, green, inclusive space," said MA Baten Khan, Managing Director of BDDL, at the project's inauguration on Thursday.

The initiative was originally conceived by Professor Afzal Hossain Bachchu, who aimed to challenge the prevailing model of high-rise urban housing. "I wanted to create something that would tell our future generations that a city is not just about concrete-it's about people, relationships, trees, and love," he said.

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