The Dehradun Municipal Corporation, known locally as Nagar Nigam Dehradun, has prepared a Rs 16 crore proposal to convert 64 government-owned plots across the city into parks and green spaces. The Dehradun Nagar Nigam 2026 plan is part of a broader urban push that also includes elevated roads over the Rispana and Bindal rivers to reduce chronic traffic congestion along those corridors.

The Dehradun Nagar Nigam 2026 parks proposal was placed before the municipal board this month and is awaiting administrative approval. If cleared, the 64 park projects will be developed in phases starting from the second half of 2026.

The 64-Park Proposal

The municipal corporation identified 64 government-owned plots that are currently vacant, encroached upon, or used informally as dumping grounds. The Rs 16 crore proposal covers land development, boundary walls, walking paths, seating, lighting, and green cover at each of the 64 sites.

The emphasis is on neighbourhood-level green spaces that residents can walk to, rather than a handful of large central parks. Dehradun’s population within municipal limits has crossed 7 lakh, and the broader urban agglomeration is estimated at over 9 lakh. The city’s green space per capita has declined steadily as residential development has expanded into the city’s outer wards over the past decade.

Elevated Roads Over Rispana and Bindal Rivers

The municipal body is also finalising designs for elevated road structures over the Rispana and Bindal rivers. Both river corridors run through the city and are surrounded by roads that flood seasonally and create bottlenecks year-round. Heavy rains in the monsoon regularly render several sections of these stretches impassable.

Elevated structures would allow traffic to flow above the flood-prone zones regardless of seasonal water levels. The approach below the elevated sections would be freed up for riverfront walkways and public open space, following models used in Indore and Surat where elevated urban roads over river corridors have improved both traffic flow and flood resilience.

Recent Civic Milestones

The Jugmander Hall auditorium at the Nagar Nigam headquarters was restored and reopened in April 2026 after a Rs 2.32 crore renovation. The building holds cultural significance in Dehradun’s civic history and had fallen into disrepair over the previous decade.

Municipal revenue collection rose from Rs 52 crore to Rs 73 crore in the past year, a 40 percent increase attributed to stricter property tax enforcement and improvements to water billing. The door-to-door waste collection fleet was expanded from 200 to nearly 300 vehicles to improve garbage pickup frequency across outer wards.

For updates on parks, waste collection, and civic services near your area, the Nagar Nigam Dehradun official portal lists ward-by-ward service status and has an online grievance submission form. More context on Dehradun’s urban infrastructure and what is being built where is available in the Hello Doon guide to living in Dehradun.