Local Area Plan for Dadar: From Node to a Destination

Rithika Ravishankar Rajalakshmi

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Mumbai - one of India’s largest cities and financial hub - is facing grave urban issues such as grossly overloaded public transport systems, failing infrastructure and rising unaffordability. Through the Local Area Plan mechanism, the studio aimed to address these issues for Dadar, the heart of Mumbai. The LAP comprises of planning, policy and project-based proposals to manifest the vision of a commercial transit centre in Dadar - making it a Live-Work-Shop-Play destination for South Mumbai.

Report Content

About the Site: Dadar has evolved from being a suburb in the colonial era to one of the most sought-after city centres in Mumbai.

Issues derived from Existing Situation: Overall as well as transit station-specific issues were listed to arrive at the vision and proposals for the LAP.

Vision, Objectives and Masterplan for Dadar LAP

Proposal 1: Revised street network to enhance walkability, link the east and west and increase tree cover

Transit-Oriented zoning: To bring greater density and diversity of both land use and activity near transit hubs

Regulations to achieve the desired urban character

Regulations and TDR mechanism for Historic Precincts | Final Urban Form

Project Proposals: Dadar Station Redevelopment and Public Housing

Infrastructure improvements | Cost and Revenue Estimate for the LAP

Land development implementation mechanism to eliminate land acquisition cost | Summary of Proposal and Learnings