Kalambe Nikhil Anand Vanita

UP4000-1

This Development Plan envisions Surat as a sustainable, climate-responsive, and livable city by 2047. It adopts a data-driven approach, analyzing land surface temperature (LST), urban heat islands, and blue-green cover to identify vulnerable areas and inform planning strategies. The plan emphasizes climate-responsive zoning, green building regulations, and integration of blue-green infrastructure to mitigate heat stress and enhance thermal comfort. A more liberal mixed-use zoning approach is adopted to promote flexibility, reduce travel demand, and foster vibrant, walkable neighborhoods. Strengthening public spaces, promoting walkability, and encouraging compact, mixed-use development are key to ensuring urban resilience. The vision balances rapid urban growth with environmental stewardship, aiming for a healthier, inclusive, and future-ready Surat.This Development Plan envisions Surat as a sustainable, climate-responsive, and livable city by 2047. It adopts a data-driven approach, analyzing land surface temperature (LST), urban heat islands, and blue-green cover to identify vulnerable areas and inform planning strategies. The plan emphasizes climate-responsive zoning, green building regulations, and integration of blue-green infrastructure to mitigate heat stress and enhance thermal comfort. A more liberal mixed-use zoning approach is adopted to promote flexibility, reduce travel demand, and foster vibrant, walkable neighborhoods. Strengthening public spaces, promoting walkability, and encouraging compact, mixed-use development are key to ensuring urban resilience. The vision balances rapid urban growth with environmental stewardship, aiming for a healthier, inclusive, and future-ready Surat.