ISSUES AND CONCERNS
- Approach Road
- Stagnation and siltation in few areas
- Conflict with the intake point and the discharge point
- Water- nallas, absence of sewerage scheme
- Fragmented Green zones/ no demarcation of NDZ
- Biodiversity depleting
- No Indication of flood lines- High Flood Line
- Dilapidated ghats near crematoria
- Erosion along river edges
- Development not considered along the eastern edge of the town
- Vehicle washing and water being pumped into tankers from same spot
- Lack of solid waste management
PROPOSALS
Design Concept and Strategies
Design concepts and strategies have evolved after research and documentation of the various aspects of the natural resources versus the existing and future trends of growth of the city. As regards the town the main focus and aim of the master plan is to be able to revive restore and enhance its entire natural ecosystem. The master plan aims to build a positive attitude to the river fronts.
Waterfronts provide an excellent opportunity place live, enjoy art, recreate, shop, or relax by the water. Waterfront areas provide multiuse activities, improve social interaction and a sense of community.
- Separate trails for wheels and legs
- Connect to existing community pathways
- Sense of security
- Sense of Place/Uniqueness
- Environmental preservation/conservation
- Historical preservation/emphasis/celebration
- Place making details: ground, vertical, etc.
- Interesting art and architecture
- Catering to all senses: see, hear, touch, smell, taste
With the overall objectives of the master plan to build a positive attitude to the water fronts.
The following concepts are proposed to achieve this objective
- Defining the water edge
2 Introducing the river fronts as softer transition spaces
- Restoration of the catchment areas
- Creating buffer areas in-between the water bodies and the roads
- Revival of edges through Biotechnologies
- Implementation strategies for development and activities
- Interactive spaces and sites for Public discourses
- Developing guidelines for the future sustainability
Vision
- To re-establish a positive and meaningful relationship of the town with the Ulhas river and to transform the riverfront into a public destination with vibrant public and cultural spaces capable of providing a variety of experiences and amenities.
- At the same time to create an environmentally sound and sustainable river for the town through revival of natural processes within the river basin and infusing the river front development with green concepts thus providing people with opportunities to reconnect with the environment.
Four Point Program for The River Front Development
- Celebration of cultural heritage of the town
- Ecological revival of the river
- Reconnect people with the natural environment
- Address future needs
Goals
- Increase public access to the waterfront
- Enliven the riverfront
- Promote Cultural Activities
- Encourage Interpretation & Education Activities
- Significant & Balanced Development
- Improve water quality
- Restore natural processes for an Environmentally Sustainable Waterfront
- Management of the ‘Environmental Infrastructure’
- Encourage Economic Growth
- Enhance The Quality of Life
- Effective Public participation and Partnerships
Design Proposal
- Waste water diversion towards STP
- Provision of Sewerage Treatment Plant
- Provision of more approach roads/ access points
- Recreation area within the NDZ
- Continuous River edge promenade along the west side
- Chowpatty Area and pedestrian bridge restoration
- Upgradation of the ghats
- Demarcation of NDZ along eastern part of the river
- Ecological management of eastern part of the river edge
- Solid waste management
- Nallah treatment
- Dry dredging in pockets along the river edge
Typical Plans
