Lucknow Development Authority to develop 'Grand Literary Street' at Shanti Upvan, Alambagh

The space will serve as a community hub, hosting book launches, literary fairs, and workshops.

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12 Nov 2025, 7:40 am

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The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is set to transform Baudh Vihar Shanti Upvan in Alambagh into a vibrant 'Grand Literary Street.' The upcoming attraction will be a new cultural hub dedicated to the city’s literary enthusiasts.

Move Over, Book Street in Ho Chi Minh, LDA is building Grand Literary Street at Shanti Upvan in Lucknow 🔥😍

🔵 Center Library Building will be developed as New Age Library

🔵 Pedestrian Streets/Pathways, bookstores, book cafes, seating areas, pods will come up

🔵Events such… pic.twitter.com/QvJWM2lbkN
— Lucknow Index (@lucknow_index) November 11, 2025

This innovative project will feature a New Age Library in the iconic Centre Library Building, pedestrian pathways, bookstores, book cafes, seating areas, and cosy pods for an amazing literary experience. The space will be a hub for the community, regularly hosting book launches, literary fairs, and workshops.

Envisioned as the city's next major cultural landmark, the LDA is now inviting creative agencies to bid on the project's conceptualisation.

📚✨ Lucknow’s Next Cultural Landmark Awaits!

LDA invites creative agencies to be part of an exciting initiative —
Conceptualization of a Literary Street & Creation of Library and Interactive Zones 🏙️

📍 Location: Ambedkar Chauraha, Adjacent to VIP Road, Lucknow
🗓️ Last Date… pic.twitter.com/qHurlju2Gm
— Lucknow Development Authority (@LkoDevAuthority) November 11, 2025

Located near Ambedkar Chauraha, this initiative aims to create a unique, interactive zone dedicated to literature and learning. The last date for bidding is November 27, 2025.

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