Valancia
Valencia (Urdu: والنشیا) or Valancia Town, is a housing estate located within union council 144 (Haloke) in the administrative town of Nishtar in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Conceived by Manzoor Ahmed, Valencia was first planned in the 1990s and construction began by PECHS through funding from Mashreq Bank. The 2000 property boom in Lahore helped populate Valencia. The housing estate is known for its well-landscaped boulevards, connecting a balanced mix of single-family detached homes, community and shopping centres.[1] Valencia covers an area of about 1,000 acres (4.0 km2). It is named after the Spanish city of Valencia. BlocksValencia is divided into blocks, with each block consisting of a dedicated greenspace and playground. Defence Road and Khyaban-e-Jinnah serve as the main entry/exit points of Valancia. LocationValencia is a peaceful and quiet suburban locality located on the outers of NFC Housing Society and WAPDA Town. InfrastructureFacilities
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CommunicationTelecommunication services are provided by all major telecom companies in Lahore. PTCL is the major landline and wireless local loop provider as well as WorldCom and BrainTel. Cable TV is provided by local operators in the community. Internet and broadband services are provided by Ptcl and storm fiber. In 2018 stormfiber and PTCL have launched their GPON services in Valencia. [citation needed] MasjidA grand Valancia Central Masjid is situated in the center of Valancia. It is located near to Valancia Community Centre and cater for religious needs of the local residents. HomesIn addition to residential plots for development by the owners and developers, PECHS has developed constructed ready to move Valencia Homes on 5, 10 and 15 marla plots and are custom designed for expatriate Pakistanis living presently in the Middle East, USA, UK and Europe. These are elegantly designed[citation needed] two-floor housing units offers affordable housing.[citation needed] BanksFollowing banks branches are present in Valancia:
HealthcareThe nearest major hospital is Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre built by cricketer turned politician Imran Khan and Jinnah Hospital. Local clinics include:
EducationMajor schools in Valencia and in surrounding area include:
TransportOther modes of commuting remain private cars, Rikshaw, bikes See alsoExternal linksWikimedia Commons has media related to Valancia.
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