Hassan Zubair

Urban Planner

Lahore Development Authority • Full time

Feb 2026 - Present • 9 mos

Town Planner | Lahore Development Authority (LDA) I Worked full-time for six months at the Lahore Development Authority (LDA), gaining practical experience in urban planning, land-use monitoring, master plan compliance, and Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping. My primary responsibilities involved identifying existing land uses that were inconsistent with the approved Lahore Master Plan and assisting in monitoring compliance with established land-use regulations. This included identifying unauthorized or non-compliant land uses, documenting violations, and supporting the process of marking properties and sites that were being used contrary to approved planning provisions. I was also involved in preparing and issuing notices and challans to individuals, businesses, or property owners whose land uses violated the applicable planning regulations. These activities contributed to development control, regulatory enforcement, and the implementation of the city's approved planning framework. In addition to land-use monitoring, I worked on GIS mapping to support spatial analysis, land-use identification, and urban planning activities. This involved using geographic information and mapping techniques to assist in identifying locations, analyzing existing land-use patterns, and supporting planning-related assessments. This experience enhanced my understanding of urban development regulations, master plan implementation, land-use control, GIS-based spatial analysis, and development monitoring. It also provided valuable insight into the practical challenges of managing urban growth while ensuring that land development remains consistent with approved planning policies and regulatory requirements.

Urban Planner

Urban Community Housing Private Limited – Category Town Planning Firm

Sep 2025 - Feb 2026 • 5 mos

Urban Planner | Urban Community Housing, Islamabad I Worked as an Urban Planner at Urban Community Housing, Islamabad, for five months, gaining practical experience in urban planning, residential development, and housing scheme layout planning across Islamabad and Rawalpindi. My primary responsibilities included preparing and developing layout plans for residential housing schemes, organizing residential plots and road networks, planning community facilities, and supporting the overall spatial arrangement of housing developments. I contributed to planning projects associated with prominent housing schemes, including Silver City, Sehron City, and Airport Green Gardens. Through this role, I developed practical skills in residential layout planning, land-use organization, road network planning, spatial planning, and preparing professional planning drawings. I also gained valuable insight into the planning considerations involved in developing functional, accessible, and well-organized residential communities. My experience has strengthened my ability to understand client requirements and translate planning concepts into clear, practical, and professional layout plans. I aim to deliver accurate, efficient, and high-quality urban planning solutions that meet project requirements and support sustainable residential development.

Urban Planner

Union Associates • Full time

Mar 2025 - Sep 2025 • 6 mos

Town Planner & GIS Surveyor | Union Associates (Pvt.) Ltd. I Worked as a Town Planner and GIS Surveyor at Union Associates (Pvt.) Ltd., contributing to a large-scale district-level planning project focused on preparing land-use classification maps and master planning studies for districts across Punjab, Pakistan. My primary responsibilities included conducting field-based land-use surveys, collecting spatial data, analyzing existing land-use patterns, and preparing GIS maps to support district-level planning and future development decisions. I worked in four districts: Gujrat, Mianwali, Khushab, and Sargodha, where I participated in field surveys to identify, assess, and classify existing land uses. I contributed to the preparation of GIS-based existing land-use maps and land-use classification maps, covering different categories of land use, including residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and other development-related uses. I also assisted in identifying suitable site development zones and potential areas for future growth to support planned and organized district development. Furthermore, I attended District Planning and Design Committee (DPDC) meetings, participating in planning-related discussions and coordination concerning land-use classification, development proposals, and district-level planning requirements. Through this experience, I developed practical expertise in GIS mapping, land-use surveys, spatial data analysis, land-use classification, district master planning, and site development zone identification. Working across multiple districts enhanced my understanding of urban and regional planning, field data collection, and the application of GIS technologies to support evidence-based planning and sustainable development.