JNNURM Experience Sharing Workshop II Learning from Cities Session 3 : Smart Cities 18 th September 2013 Venue: India International Centre, New Delhi (Organized by NIUA and the Ministry of Urban Development ) SMART CITY M.D.Lele Chief Planner CIDCO Navi Mumbai
CONTENTS: Part I Background Concept Features Part II Evaluation of a new city - Navi Mumbai case study
WHAT IS A SMART CITY? The commonly held concept is that a SMART city is one which uses advances in technology for efficient working of the city But SMART city is not just about technology COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PRAGMATIC POLICIES EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ORIGIN OF THE CONCEPT: Rapid urbanization 70% of the world population will be urbanized by 2030, UN forecasts Asian cities will grow faster that the western cities in the next few decades Urbanization in India is at 27 %. Five states in India to become 50% urbanized by the next two decades Cities occupy 3% of the earth's land surface, house half of the human population, use 75% of the resources and account for 2/3rd of all energy and greenhouse gas emissions.
ORIGIN OF THE CONCEPT: Cities will have to find methods to deal with the problems, have better energy, water and waste management and cope up with the rising urban population and high densities through innovative planning and policies. To deal with the problem the concept of SMART cities has come into being - a new approach to deal with the problems of urbanization.
DEFINITION: The Wikipedia defines a SMART city as one wherein investments in human, social capital, traditional transport and modern (ICT) communication infrastructure fuel sustainable economic development and provide a high quality of life by engaging wise management of natural resources, through participatory action. Smart economy Smart environment Smart mobility Smart people Smart living Smart governance
Lavasa in Maharashtra EXAMPLES OF VARIOUS SMART STRATEGIES ADOPTED Rio de Janeiro: Traffic alerts received to avoid traffic jam and reroute. Singapore: Traffic prediction tools: to plan routes better Dubai: Biggest solar park proposed to generate electricity for the city Lavasa: Technology for city management services and home automation Gift city in Gujarat: Central command center to monitor city wide IT network and services
EXAMPLES OF VARIOUS SMART STRATEGIES ADOPTED URBAN LOCAL BODIES Taking cue from the state government and reform measures to be taken up under JNNURM a lot of Urban local bodies have adopted and are trying to implement modules relating to eight basic services PROPERTY TAX ACCOUNTING WATER SUPPLY & OTHER UTILITIES BIRTH &DEATH REGISTRATION GRIEVANCE MONITORING PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL HEALTH PROGRAMMES
PREDOMINANT FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY Focus is on technology driven services to transform the cities But city is complex and multidimensional Physical Social SUSTAINABLE CITY DEVELOPMENT Environment Economic
Evaluation of Navi Mumbai as Smart City Brief of Navi Mumbai Navi Mumbai developed as counter magnet to Mumbai Objective to decongest Mumbai, provide affordable housing and efficient urban environment CIDCO established as a New Town development authority in 1970 344 sq km area notified, area acquired by State Govt. and vested with CIDCO Structure plan approach for development NMMC formed for developed areas in the North in 1992
Evaluation of Navi Mumbai as Smart city Smart economy Innovation and Competitiveness MIDC s existing Trans Thane Creek (TTC) industrial belt Shifting of APMC and iron and steel markets Location of Central Business District District Business Centre in each township IT boom in the 90 s: IT parks at Vashi and Belapur railway station SEZ project mooted in 1997 Proposed International Airport Mega projects: Central park, Exhibition centre, Golf Course, etc planned and under development
Evaluation of Navi Mumbai as Smart city Smart mobility Transport and Infrastructure Nodes are planned along major corridors. The physical infrastructure network - water supply, electricity, storm water drainage is planned efficiently and extensively Rail network of 200 km across city. Cost sharing of expenditure with railways to fast track development Proposed International Airport planned New linkages MTHL, DMIC The city is on the map of waterways due to existing JNPT. Other water terminal sites are identified and being developed for hovercraft and other services Metro system being implemented in Navi Mumbai
Evaluation of Navi Mumbai as Smart city Smart environment Sustainability and resources 40 % of Navi Mumbai s land set aside for greenery and open-to-sky uses Dutch method of reclamation below Low tide line adopted requiring less reclamation, hence less quarrying of hills Adequate parks and playgrounds
Evaluation of Navi Mumbai as Smart city Smart people Creative and social capital Present population: 20 lakhs 48% of the citizens of Navi Mumbai have shifted from Mumbai and their stay here is for average 9.81 years Standard of living higher than that of Mumbai. Average monthly income: Rs. 13259 Literacy: 98% Education- Schools: 431 Deg colleges :23 Professional colleges institutes : 77 Two third of the workforce is in the age group of 18-30 years A cosmopolitan young city and an emerging educational hub
Evaluation of Navi Mumbai as Smart city Smart living Quality of life and culture Desired place to reside due to the quality of life it offers Neighborhood planning principle with school, health, shopping at walking distance Quality affordable housing developed City level facilities such as super specialty hospital, Sports stadium Projects to promote Navi Mumbai as tourist destination Central park, Urban Haat, Marina etc
Evaluation of Navi Mumbai as Smart city Smart governance Empowerment and Participation Integration of Project affected people Multi pronged Strategy adopted Monetary compensation Capacity building strategy Improvement of villages Land compensation 12 ½ % scheme
Evaluation of Navi Mumbai as Smart city Smart governance Empowerment and Participation Technological inputs/practices for transparency in governance Informatory Websites of NMMC and CIDCO Computer based lottery for allotment of plots E-tendering of projects, costing greater than 50 lacs Use of GIS and SAP systems Monitoring of power supply(by using SCADA technology),water supply and other services by use of latest technology Integrated governance system by NMMC Surveillance by CCTV cameras installed at important road junctions for safety and security of the people
Evaluation of Navi Mumbai as Smart city Smart governance Empowerment and Participation Transparency plan of CIDCO Facilitate services to citizens by making available online - maximum information, internal process and external process. Citizen facilitation center (CFC) established to provide time bound services and redressal of grievances of the citizens. It is proposed to have paperless office with online processing of all files. To convert to e-office preparatory work of scanning the records is being undertaken. Payment gateway being established
Evaluation of Navi Mumbai as Smart city Navi Mumbai experience: Observations A planned new town, is an attractive and comfortable proposition to live in and work Solid foundation of infrastructure development and economic base Technological readiness, ready to evolve and adopt The development authorities and the city ULBs have robust budgets means to achieve the ends High citizen satisfaction level with the physical quality of life
Evaluation of Navi Mumbai as Smart city Navi Mumbai experience: Observations Focus is required on strengthening the economic base Diversification of economy Major concern - unauthorized development Improvement required in traffic and transportation Calendar of cultural events required to bring it on regional cultural map. Co ordination, common policies and unified goals are required for various authorities functioning within Navi Mumbai Building of closer ties and fostering interaction between the PAPs and the immigrant population
Conclusion Technology brings about various changes in the society. The pitfalls of any technological advances need to be avoided. Positive aspects need to be nurtured for achieving a good quality life. Convergence of various social, physical and economic aspects of the cities supported by sound technological advances will help meet the goals, we believe.
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