Dharavi slum redevelopment plan in Mumbai gets CM's approval

The ambitious Dharavi Redevelopment Project a unique slum rehabilitation project that aims to provide housing for all received approval from Maharashtra Chief Minister CM Devendra Fadnavis on WednesdayThe proposed master plan is an attempt to build on the existing characteristics of Dharavi and create a worldclass district for the residents and reimagine a new heart for Mumbai reported ANIThe Dharavi Redevelopment Project DRP is a unique opportunity to transform the lives and livework conditions of Dharavikars aiming for a higher quality of life with great infrastructure and public amenitiesAs per the Dharavi Master Plan it is being built on the foundation of three guiding principles driving economic change through redevelopment building resilient ecology and infrastructure and fostering an equitable Dharavi reported news agency ANIIt will have an interconnected network of green and public spaces ranging from large city parks to smaller community playgrounds ensuring every resident can access vibrant walkable open areasThis network shall strengthen ecological resilience and enhance Dharavis quality of life every dayA large active public open space is being planned in the centre of Dharavi which will not only serve the recreation needs of the residents but also of Mumbai city at large This space will be a place where Dharavi and Mumbai residents can come together for celebrations and festivalsDharavi shall be transformed into a highly transitoriented development with seamless multimodal connectivity including a new metro corridor through its core Bus feeder systems dedicated infrastructure for nonmotorised transport and a finegrain street network shall enhance lastmile connectivity and promote walkability across all neighbourhoodsAt the heart of Dharavi a MultiModal Transit Hub MMTH is planned around the fact that it would have the firstever facility where intercity intracity suburban metro highspeed and Airport express trains could be accessed as well as city buses and other city transport all at one location according to ANIThis integrated hub shall connect Metro rail buses feeder services and nonmotorised transport infrastructure enabling efficient transfers across all modes in northsoutheastwest directionsThose in transit can come to Dharavi check in their bags for flights later in the day either from Mumbai or Navi Mumbai and spend the day at various facilities at the MMTH The MMTH through underground elevators escalators and subways shall provide 24x7 retail facilities restaurants cafes and shopping office and Hotel spaces and Connectivity to Central AvenueThe Dharavi project will also have accessible social amenitiesA clear hierarchy of social infrastructure shall be embedded within walkable neighbourhood nodes ensuring every resident is within easy reach of schools healthcare and community facilities These nodes shall also include open spaces and transit access fulfilling the citys diverse needs Residents can reach their nearest amenities within 5 to 15 minutes on footA stateoftheart hospital network will be set up in Dharavi and other MMR locations along with polyclinics firstaid centres and diagnostic facilities across Dharavi This will eventually bolster the medical infrastructure in central Mumbai as per ANIThe proposed waterfront development and Dharavi promenade a linear open space is planned to make the rivers edge accessible The promenade shall be a place for people to come and enjoy the walks along the Mithi River and engage visually with the mangrove forest to the north It will serve as a hangout space for young and old alike and encouraging people to come together interact and socialise This will potentially be the longest waterfront in the city after the Queens Necklace Marine DriveThe proposed road network includes widening of existing Development Plan DP roads and new networks of approximately 21Km road length The proposed road network has varying rightofway ROW widths of 9m 12m 15m 18m 21m 24m 27m and 36m each serving a specific purpose A dense road network inside Dharavi will ensure that residents can commute using arterial routes without having to come on the main roadIt ensures a wellconnected network that links different neighbourhoods promoting a balanced and inclusive transportation system Dharavis streets will be wide and interlinked every 125 metresBesides everything for the communities of different faiths iconic religious complexes which shall be of worldclass standards are being envisaged so that all the inhabitants of Dharavi will have access to a stateoftheart religious complex catering to all faithsreligions near their place of livingWith ANI inputs