MIXED USE CLUSTER REDEVELOPMENT IN A DENSE FABRIC
7.1
Criteria for Site selection
This chapter will cover the development of site criteria that will determine the selection of a site within Mumbai. Based on the inferences from the research findings and case studies, an existing mixed-use cluster will be selected which should be redeveloped or need an urban revival to provide quality life to the residents of the locality. This process will be explored and explained further in the chapter with all the regulations and the stakeholders involved in the redevelopment procedure of the particular plot. The site criteria have been created based on the studies conducted in the previous chapters. The criteria will help focus on an appropriate locality within the city and begin working on the development of that area. The following conditions have been prepared to begin site selection. 7.1.1 High density areas Over the years, the population has increased at a very fast pace, especially in the city centres. Areas which have chawl like structure and during the olden times these were mostly inhabited by the mill workers or the working class individuals who had migrated to Mumbai for work and earn additional money for their families. But over the years, because of the increase in the family sizes and increased migration, the tenement sizes are not sufficient for living. The density in such areas has increased very much and therefore redevelopment of such structure is necessary to provide better living conditions. 7.1.2 Infrastructure quality Localities in the city centres where the buildings were constructed almost a century ago and were mostly of 4-5 storey could be a suitable site for the project. Settlements constructed in those times were mostly of smaller sizes to accommodate only the working individuals. As years passed, these buildings have been exposed to the forces of nature and the structural stability of these structures have degraded and also many buildings have collapsed during heavy rains. Thus such structures need to be redeveloped before they cause any harm to the residents. The buildings which are under continuous repair or cannot be repaired would be suitable for the redevelopment project. Buildings having retails shops and offices at the lower levels and residential typology on the above floors are existing mixed use buildings and would be suitable for the site.
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