Inclusive urban planning implies
All inclusive means comprehensive or integrated development. There are three
main types of development strategies
- Eco city planning
Emphasis on environmental quality
which includes safe and adequate water supply, green building practices,
passive architecture, efficient
wastewater and solid waste disposal facilities, tree plantation, preservation
and development of gardens and open spaces, pollution free transport system,
Use of renewable energy sources. Dr. Prasad Modak has prepared a ecocity
development plan for Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad Corporation and evaluation of its progress
will help in identifying the training and operation needs for success in effective implementation of the project. There
are many development projects The 24x7
water supply scheme suggested by Dr. Dahasahasra, Sheri Nalla diversion scheme
designed by Walchand College of Engineering, Proposal of drawing water from
Warna are some examples of this category for Sangli-Kupwad-Miraj Corporation
- Digital city planning
Emphasis on development of
comprehensive e-governance system for city
administration and control of all operations with use of central web portal and
sensor operated modern technological devices and digital communication systems. Network of data fiber lines would serve as
main communication channel for flow of diverse information streams from
individual houses and places to central control room and vice versa . Use of automatic energy saving gadgets, electronic sensors and devices in buildings for security and control of various appliances, is already common in most of the modern constructions in advanced countries and in India also its use is increasing. However, to use this system for business activities and city administration is a novel concept. The
system envisages provision of security, comfort, convenience to every resident
with minimization of expenses in maintenance, travelling, energy use and increase in work efficiency
avoiding time delays and prompt service facilities. For a new project, the cost
can be drastically brought down by eliminating need of many infrastructural
establishments. I happen to attend one presentation by Shri. Ajay Shirgurkar of Unique Consultants & Services on this concept. and I was glad to know that his company is providing technical know-how in this field at international level.
- Socio-Economical Planning
Emphasis on harmonious relations between
different sections of society, improvement of standard of living and well being
of all community irrespective of differences in
income or type of work levels. This would need development of social
community centers, religious places, museums and libraries, education and
health care facilities, soft loan facilities
and business promotion initiatives. This section depends of active role of social and political leaders and workers to establish cordial relations between administrative machinery and people and provide proper channels for grievance redressal and seek proactive suggestions from public..
Inclusive urban city development
should try to integrate all the above three concepts so that city dwellers
will be able to live comfortably, would
become more productive and would be able to provide great social initiative
to replicate such model at at other places. This can be achieved for the new
habitat where there are no restrictions of existing structures or
administration practices.
For development projects in the
existing cities many factors may limit the implementation of all above concepts. As regards ecocity development, major structural changes will have to be made.
Difficulties with arise from availing necessary land space at desired location with necessity of relocation
of population, legal land acquisition, dismantling and clearing existing structures. Even removal
of debris and transport of construction materials and equipment will need traffic diversion works for considerable time period. Provision of
electricity, water supply for construction will also pose problems. Care will have
to be taken to reduce environmental and noise pollution during project
construction.
In case of implementation of
digital city concept, education and awareness of the people about use of new
technology devices and methods would assume prime importance. This task is not easy and the project may
fail miserably if people do not know or reluctant to use the modern methods of
communication and use of utilities.Many changes and modifications will be needed to bring it is practice for Indian conditions. As an example, use of regional language in communications will have to be provided for its wide acceptance.
Different sustainable models for urban growth
- Development of project near existing village or group of villages
- Development of industry cluster well connected to city by express transit routes
- Development of remote all inclusive complex example industry with its own establishment of colony or habitat
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