The Denebol Prime Metropolitan Plan introduces a new planning framework for the long-term development of the capital city. It replaces the current Basic Development Plan and Development Map with a more detailed, structured and legally readable system of planning documents.

The existing development framework was created under the authority of the Ministry of Urban Development, which oversees city planning, zoning, infrastructure, environmental protection and sustainable urban growth across the Denebolian Republic. The current Development Map already serves as a legally binding framework for zoning, infrastructure and transportation planning.

As Denebol Prime continues to expand, the city requires a more precise instrument. The Metropolitan Plan divides the planning process into several separate documents. Each document focuses on a specific layer of urban development, including transformation areas, land-use structure, transport infrastructure, public spaces, landscape systems and district-level planning.

The purpose of the Metropolitan Plan is not only to define what can be built, but also to explain how individual parts of the city should develop over time. It distinguishes stable districts, areas of gradual improvement and major transformation zones. This makes the plan easier to read, easier to update and more useful for future development.

The Metropolitan Plan therefore becomes the new principal planning document for Denebol Prime. Older development documents remain relevant as historical and preparatory material, but their regulatory role will be gradually replaced by the new metropolitan planning system.

Document 01 - Map of Transformations

The Map of Transformations is the first document of the Denebol Prime Metropolitan Plan. It identifies which parts of the city are considered stable, which areas are expected to undergo minor development and which areas are reserved for major transformation.

The map uses three basic categories. White areas represent completed or stabilized parts of the city, where no major development is expected. Orange areas mark locations with smaller interventions, ongoing projects or gradual local improvement. Red areas identify territories where significant urban, landscape or infrastructural transformation is expected.

This document does not define the final shape of every building or district. Its main purpose is to provide a clear overview of where future change will happen. Detailed regulation will follow in later documents and urban studies.

The Map of Transformations is divided by city districts and uses area codes for easier orientation. Each marked area is then described in the legal attachment, which defines its planning status, expected type of transformation, study requirement and admissible functions.

Document 02 - Map of Architectural Values

The Map of Architectural Values is the second document of the Denebol Prime Metropolitan Plan. It defines the architectural, historical and landscape values that should guide future development of the city.

Unlike district-based planning documents, this map works across district borders. It identifies architectural areas according to their character, material logic, public-space structure and historical importance. Each area is marked with its own code, which links the map to the legal description of the document.

The document also identifies biocorridors, green areas and significant buildings with historical protection. These elements form an important part of the city's identity and must be considered in future development, reconstruction, infrastructure works and public-space design.

The purpose of the Map of Architectural Values is not to stop the city from changing. Its role is to make sure that future changes respect the existing character of Denebol Prime, protect important buildings and strengthen the architectural coherence of individual parts of the city.

Document 03 - Map of Transportation Development

The Map of Transportation Development is the third document of the Denebol Prime Metropolitan Plan. It defines the main transport structure of the capital and protects the corridors, stations and transport points needed for the city's future growth.

The map identifies existing and future subway lines, maglev corridors, present and planned stations, stations intended for reconstruction and important transport points. It also defines restricted no-fly zones, which regulate civilian, military, government and international air traffic above selected parts of the city.

This document connects the city's spatial development with its transport capacity. It ensures that future districts can be served by public transport, that important corridors remain protected and that major infrastructure can be built in stages without being blocked by later development.

The Map of Transportation Development does not determine the final technical form of every line or station. It establishes the strategic framework. Detailed alignments, station design and interchange solutions will be developed through later transport studies, infrastructure projects and district-level plans.

Document 04 - Map of Public Infrastructure

The Map of Public Institutions is the fourth document of the Denebol Prime Metropolitan Plan. It identifies the main public, civic and strategic buildings that support the daily operation, safety and representative role of the capital city.

The map includes education buildings, military facilities, fire department buildings, Denebolian Police Force buildings, government institutions, hospitals, diplomatic buildings and embassies, cultural buildings, banks and transportation buildings. Each type is marked by a distinct colour for clear orientation.

The document also identifies three major institutional development areas: BL01 Borrowland, SP01 West Islands and HB01 Bay Horn. These areas are expected to grow significantly and must therefore include new public institutional buildings as part of their future development.

The purpose of this document is not to define every building plot in detail. Its role is to protect existing institutions, identify missing public infrastructure and ensure that future districts are not built without schools, healthcare, emergency services, government facilities, transport buildings and other essential civic functions.

Document 05 - Map of Height Regulation

The Map of Height Regulation is the fifth document of the Denebol Prime Metropolitan Plan. It defines the permitted height structure of the city and protects the skyline, historical context and important views from waterways and public spaces.

The map divides the city into three main height categories. Red grid areas allow high-rise buildings. Orange grid areas allow medium-height buildings, with a maximum of 10 floors. White grid areas allow low-height buildings, with a maximum of 4 floors.

The document also identifies high-rise restricted areas HRR01–HRR03. In these areas, high-rise buildings are banned to protect historically significant buildings, their urban context and important waterway view sides.

The purpose of this document is not only to limit building height, but to guide the visual structure of Denebol Prime. It helps define where the city can grow vertically, where a lower urban scale should remain, and where views and historical settings must remain protected.

Document 06 - Map of Urban Structure and Centres

The Map of Urban Structure and Centres is the sixth document of the Denebol Prime Metropolitan Plan. It defines the main hierarchy of centres that shape the city's structure, identity and future development.

The map identifies cultural centres, transport centres, natural and park centres, local and special centres, strategic centres, historical centres and the metropolitan centre. These centres do not only mark important places. They help guide the design of pathways, public spaces, connections, density and the relationship between districts.

Some districts contain several centres of one type, while others intentionally contain none. Historical, metropolitan, special and strategic centres may also cross district boundaries, because their importance is defined by their urban role rather than by administrative borders.

The purpose of this document is to make Denebol Prime easier to read and plan. It defines where local life should concentrate, where transport connections should be strengthened, where public spaces should become more important and where historical or representative parts of the city require special protection.

Document 07 - Implementation and Governance

Legislation

Implementation and Governance is the seventh document of the Denebol Prime Metropolitan Plan. Unlike the previous documents, it is not a map. It defines how the whole planning system is interpreted, applied, reviewed and updated.

This document establishes the legal hierarchy between all parts of the Metropolitan Plan. It explains how the Map of Transformations, Map of Architectural Values, Map of Transportation Development, Map of Public Institutions, Map of Height Regulation and Map of Urban Structure and Centres should work together.

It also defines the role of public authorities, including the Ministry of Urban Development, Ministry of Culture & Agriculture, transport authorities, security authorities and other institutional bodies. These authorities review urban studies, protected buildings, historical centres, transport corridors, public institutions, no-fly zones and strategic areas.

The purpose of this document is to make the Metropolitan Plan usable in practice. It defines how urban studies are approved, how exceptions can be granted, how amendments are made and how development should proceed in both transformation and stable areas.

Urban Development & Heritage Protection Act (DRL042524UD) 

The Urban Development & Heritage Protection Act establishes zoning laws, construction standards, and historical preservation regulations across the Denebolian Republic. It mandates minimum building heights, green infrastructure, full transit accessibility, and AI-driven urban planning while ensuring protected historical sites are preserved and marked with stone monuments. This act shapes sustainable, efficient, and future-proof cities while respecting Denebolian heritage.