1.8 Placemaking

4.1 Site Selection

Site 1 - BKC - D Block, Bandra

• Transit network: Rail, Road Junction. • Place Type: Core urban area. • Market Type: Strong area (regenration). • Street pattern: Fragmented tree type. • Land use pattern: Majorly commercial area, Govt. offices & land. • Social amenities: Water fronts, Parks. • Distinct quality: Near Mithi River. The site is located in Bandra east within 500m radius from the Bandra Railway and Metro (upcoming station). This is adjoining BKC (Bandra Kurla Complex) which is the most premium office location in Mumbai. Site Area: 37,227sqm.

• Transit network: Rail, Road Junction, Metro line. • Place Type: Connectivity hub. • Market Type: Emerging Area. • Street pattern: Fragmented tree type. • Land use pattern: Mix-residential, Commercial area, Industrial area. • Social amenities: Open grounds, Cinema, Museum. • Distinct quality: Near monorail station, Bus depot and Metro line. The site is located in Sion-Chembur road within 500m radius from the Wadal monorail and Metro (upcoming station) and close to Wadala bus depot. This is at the center of the 4 major cities of mumbai which is the most premium location in Mumbai. Site Area: 56,933 sqm.

Site 2 - Anik Bus Depot, Sion

Figure 47: D block, Bandra.

4.2 Mapping of TOD and Large Scale Mixed-use Development

The following factors were used to choose the location: • The location of the site should be in the city. • The site should be open to the public, i.e. it should be accessible to the general population. • The site should be close to their daily commute. • In the area, there should be present development as well as potential for future growth.