Potphode Vaishnavi Chandrashekhar Anjali

UP4001-1

Framework for a CONNECTED future

Mumbai’s urban fabric is evolving with upcoming infrastructure, including the High-Speed Rail (HSR) near BKC. Addressing challenges of overlapping authorities, the microplanning approach balanced horizontal and vertical connectivity, linking BKC to major areas. Key interventions integrated the HSR with rejuvenated Mithi River edges, creating a green experience and enhancing the area's livability. The plan acknowledged the HSR’s transformative impact, driving cohesive, inclusive development including areas like Santacruz East. This process sharpened my microplanning skills and deepened my understanding of how coordinated, strategic interventions improve connectivity, inclusivity, and quality of life in a rapidly changing urban context.


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Understanding Microlevel Planning Development Models

Analyzed how upcoming High Speed Rail would change the dynamics of Mumbai and the area around BKC & Santacruz East

Proposing a robust framework for LAP and understanding the spatial layers of the area around HSR

Delineating the study area limits, with a comprehensive vision for the area

Balanced Connectivity and Diverse Mobility assures to handle the footfall increase because of HSR

Rejenuvating the existing greens and blues and creating urban placemaking through experience

HSR driven impact zoning followed by form based volumetric approach to regain the area's lost character

Analyzed how different land parcels have varied development possibilities

Compensation models based on scenarios were made to understand various possibilities

With the envisioned area around HSR, maximum revenue was generated to accommodate the costing for the development implemented through phasing, making it more livable.