AHMEDABAD, BENGALURU, BHUBANESWAR, CHANDIGARH, CHENNAI, HYDERABAD, KOCHI, KOLKATA, LUCKNOW, , NEW DELHI AND PUNE 17 November 2015 1 COMMERCIALCOMMERCIAL FEATUREFEATURE

NAVI MUMBAI THE 3RD CLEANEST CITY IN ‘Cleanliness is a way of life for us’ Congratulations on being de- What steps is the NMMC taking to be select- clared the third cleanest city in the country and Navi Mumbai which was built as a planned city to decongest Mumbai is finally coming of age after ed as one of the 10 smart cities in India which for being chosen as the 100 contenders for the 40 years with the new airport project and the expansion of the JNPT. With its broad roads, ample open will receive special funding and focus from the ‘Smart City’ tag. What are the factors which went national urban development ministry? in your favour? spaces and greenery, the quality of life here is exceptionally better. Of late, the city which is half the size The challenges before us are in the fields of pub- The clean city award came as a pleasant sur- of Mumbai but has only one-tenth of its population, has come into national prominence by being lic transport, parking lots, safety of citizens and cre- prise to us. We were not even aware of the survey ation of jobs. We are also trying to improve the use being conducted by the National Urban Develop- declared as the 3rd cleanest city in India. Navi Mumbai’s Municipal Commissioner of information technology to connect with the citizens. ment Ministry. The criteria were water supply, sew- DINESH WAGHMARE spoke to THE RESOURCE 24X7 about what makes the city so special. erage system, garbage disposal, cleanliness at Are you looking at the Bus Rapid Transit public buildings, maintenance of water bodies and System (BRTS) where one lane on the road is environment. Cleanliness is a way of life for us. exclusively for public transport buses? ABOUT NAVI MUMBAI No, the internal roads here are not broad enough What is your vision for Navi Mumbai? l Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation was established on January 1, 1992. for it. Also, there is no ring road for the city as yet. I envision Navi Mumbai as a city where civic ser- vices are provided using the latest information technol- l It is the first municipal corporation in the country which went directly from gram panchayat to Given the fact that the public bus service is ogy; in the near future it should be possible for a citizen municipal corportion. inadequate are you looking at any other means to get his work done without having to step into a l Area : 108.63 sq. kms. Population – around 13 lakhs of transport? civic office. We also want to carry out all projects in an l NMMC has its own Morbe Dam having 450 MLD Capacity & supplying water 24 x 7 We may look at light rail transport to facilitate environmentally sustainable manner. Navi Mumbai will dispersal from railway stations to nearby nodes. be a clean and green city that will serve as a model l NMMC has developed best landfill sites in the country to handle solid waste in a not only for India but also for the world. We see the scientific manner. What about cycle tracks which were envis- city as a major hub for education, finance and transport. l NMMC has developed an eco-friendly basis ‘C’ Tech 6 sewerage treatment plants totaling a aged but never really built? It will also be a place where art and culture will flourish. capacity of 420 MLD to treat sewage to the extent that water obtained from it can be reused. Yes, were are looking at seamless cycle tracks l It has Asia’s biggest industrial area, Asia’s biggest agricultural produce market, modern IT parks along pavements. We are also trying to improve the Navi Mumbai has one of the best water sup- and educational institutions imparting quality technical and medical education. footpaths. ply system, how did NMMC manage this? In 2002, NMMC purchased the Morbe dam in What about creating more jobs? from the government. It will One of the things that went in Navi Mumbai’s place. What is the NMMC doing to capitalize on it? We will try to attract more employers by ensuring keep Navi Mumbai self-sufficient in water for the next favour for selection as a ‘Smart City’ was the NMMC has as many as 102 public gardens. It that people will be able to reach from one end of 30 years. In fact, we supply 240 litres of water per way it managed its garbage. Can you tell us more has beautified the holding ponds along the coast, the city to the other in 40 minutes. head, which is more than the norm. As of now, 375 about it? as in and Koparkhairne. The rejuvenation of million litres of water a day (MLD) is supplied to the Navi Mumbai produces 625 metric tonnes (MT) 17 other ponds is underway. In all the ponds where Any new technology to be tried out? 1.3 million residents of Navi Mumbai. Apart from this, of garbage a day, all of which is collected and trans- Ganesha/Durga idols are immersed, gabion walls We are looking at a waste-to-energy project 50 MLD is for MIDC, 50 MLD for CIDCO areas and generated. We have six sewage treatment plants ported to the dumping ground at . Of this 70 separate the section earmarked for immersion from where methane gas will be produced from waste. 15 MLD for the villages in the jurisdiction of NMMC. with a total capacity of treating 425 MLD of sewage. MT is from the Agricultural Produce Marketing Cor- the rest of the pond. This can be converted into CNG to be used for NMMC is the only municipal corporation in Ma- However, the need is only to treat 180 to 200 MLD. poration (APMC) and 25 MT from hotels. The or- public transport buses. We will also push for solar harashtra which has a Scada system for water sup- The treated water, which has a BOD of 5 is released ganic waste is composted and sold to the RCF while What would you say are the other standout energy to be made compulsory for all buildings ply. Using this, we can monitor the flow and pressure into the creek. Interestingly, the BOD of the creek the dry waste is converted into refuse-derived fuel features of the NMMC? measuring more than 4,000 sq ft. NMMC buildings of water and also run remote valve operations. We water is 70, perhaps because of industrial effluents. (RDF) for boilers. Only 25 per cent of the inert waste We provide the best amenities at property tax and railway stations will have solar panels. have won two awards in the government of India’s Now, we are working at using more of the treated is buried in the dumping ground. rates much lower compared to other cities. The Urban water awards. A striking feature of Navi Mum- sewage water for watering our gardens. Navi Mumbai’s Turbhe dumping ground will last property tax system here is GIS enabled. How do you see the Seawoods commercial bai is covered storm water drains. There are no open One does not find people defecating along the for another 20 years. Let me add here that NMMC The establishment expenditure of NMMC is only complex project? gutters. Not only this, Navi Mumbai has separate railway tracks or by the highways here. We have has been appreciated for being the first corporation 10 % which is negligible as compared to other cor- There is no doubt that it is one of the biggest drains for storm water and sewerage, which is unique. enough public toilets. Now, we are trying to eradi- in the state for implementing the policy of “Equal Work porations.Our primary and secondary schools have Transport Oriented Development Projects in Ma- cate this practice of open defecation from the vil- Equal Wages” for contract workers employed in much better standard and we are are the only mu- harashtra. However, the NMMC’s role in it is limited What about the treatment of sewage as far lages in the jurisdiction of NMMC as well. We have various departments such as sanitation, gardens etc. nicipal corporation in the country to start a school to giving permission for development. The project as Navi Mumbai is concerned? How is it han- identified 6,234 families of which 450 have been for children with different abilities. For senior citi- is almost ready and when it is fully functional, we dled? given individual toilets. For the rest, community Open spaces, gardens, ponds and hills add to zens, there are 15 virangula kendras (recreation will provide it with feeder services in the form of We treat 100 per cent of the sewage that gets toilets have been provided. the allure of Navi Mumbai as a clean and green centres). Light Rail Transport and buses. Every resident is a STAKEHOLDER IN THE SMART CITY PROJECT One of the reasons why Smart City projects across the world have not achieved the desirable results in the short run is lack of awareness about the project. Keeping this in mind, The Resource 24X7 brings its readers the entire gamut of issues regarding the ambitious project. under the project. Submit your ideas And how does Navi Mum- to create a smart city for your future bai figure in the plan? Recently, out of a total of 32 entries from across the state, Navi Mumbai has been short-listed as a Smart City along with nine other cities in Maharashtra. The Navi Mumbai Mu- nicipal Corporation (NMMC) is holding consultations with principals, civic activists, jour- nalists, doctors, engineers, architects, developers etc on how to make improvements in areas including e-governance, multi-purpose parking, solid waste management, water supply, protection of environ- ment, etc. A summary based on these proposals has to be submitted to the union urban development department by December 10, 2015.

Will the voice the com- mon man be heard for the Smart City project? What exactly is a ‘Smart SMART CITY – KEY CRITERIA Of course, public consulta- City’? tion is the key to implementa- Urban planners in devel- n Adequate water supply tion of the Smart City project. oped countries have come up n Assured electricity supply Venkaiah Naidu, union minis- with the `Smart City’ concept n Sanitation, including solid waste management ter for urban development, has as the key to resolve many n Efficient urban mobility and public transport said that Smart City is what cit- global challenges related to n Affordable housing (especially for the poor) izens make of it and what citi- climate change, pollution, the n Robust IT connectivity and digitization zens want for themselves. It is ageing population, food crisis n Good governance (especially e-governance and citizen an opportunity for local leaders and energy shortage etc. participation) to engage with citizens, draw Smart cities are essen- upon a pool of ideas, inputs STRATEGICALLY PLACED n Sustainable environment tially built by utilising a set of n Safety and security of citizens (particularly women, and the voices of those who advanced information and children and the elderly) want to work to create better communication technologies Indian cities for the future. FOR YOUR BUSINESS GOALS n Health (ICT), including broadband Every city has its own per- n networks, wireless sensors, Education sonality, background, historical Internet of Things, Big Data, reasons for developments and cloud services, mobile devices ing applied in India? tation and governance needs. unless these cultural factors and apps. Under Prime Minister Nar- Under the Smart City pro- are taken into consideration, In this context, ICT as an endra Modi, India has set an ject, each city would get funds a city cannot become smart by enabling Smart City technol- ambitious target to invest Rs from the state and central mere technological upgrada- ogy will generate radically new 98,000 crore in building 100 government worth Rs 1,000 tion. Each city has to construct “smart” services and facilities Smart Cities by 2025. The un- crore for five years. Quality its idea and vision of a Smart SITE ADDRESS: across all areas of a city, in- ion urban development minis- education, dependable power City that is aligned to its local cluding transportation, health- try has defined a Smart City supply, health consciousness, context. Empire Tower, Gut No. 31, Behind Reliable Plaza, Off. -Belapur Road, Airoli, Navi Mumbai – 400 708. care, public safety, food man- as smart solutions to basic ur- e-governance, affordable Navi Mumbai residents can Contact No. Surendra Chauhan – 9833223631 l Bhartesh Jain – 9167911715. agement, education, energy ban requirements in the most housing for poor, water sup- email their suggestions on and so on. ecologically sustainable man- ply and several other sectors http://www.nmmconline.com/ So, how is the concept be- ner in terms of housing, sani- would be the centre of focus and on https://mygov.in/ 2 17 November 2015 AHMEDABAD, BENGALURU, BHUBANESWAR, CHANDIGARH, CHENNAI, HYDERABAD, KOCHI, KOLKATA, LUCKNOW, MUMBAI, NEW DELHI AND PUNE COMMERCIAL FEATURE

Residents are looking forward to Navi Mumbai as Smart City The making of Navi Mumbai The largest new town development in the world, Navi Mumbai spreads A host of unique projects The Resource 24X7 spoke to a cross-section of residents from Navi such as the multiplex and Mumbai about the good, bad and ugly of the city and what they want over 344 sq km with all the essential infrastructure in place family entertainment com- to see in the Smart City project. plex, international exhibition lthough Navi Mumbai km with all the essential infra- centre, amusement park, HITEN SETHI is just 40 years old, structure in place. The city was golf course, international IT Prominent Architect Athe idea for it came developed as a series of nodes hardware parks etc have soon after independence. strung along a mass transport catapulted Navi Mumbai into I have been a resident of Navi Mumbai since 1999 and my experience of liv- The first post-independence system. It is easily accessible a world city. ing here has been pleasant. The city has state-of-the-art infrastructure and the development plan for Bom- by rail and road from Mumbai. Navi Mumbai is also lo- local administration has been taking a lot of pro-active steps to further improve bay formulated by the Mayer- In 1992, the sparkling white cated on the Mumbai-Pune the quality of life. The tax payer’s money has been well utilized in promoting Modak committee in 1948 edifice of Vashi railway station knowledge corridor. The green environment and in strengthening facilities like playgrounds, schools, suggested satellite towns marked the arrival of railways government has big plans to universities and stadium for sports activities. north of Bombay. Ten years in Navi Mumbai. Today, the develop the city as a hi-tech The future of the city looks promising with new railway stations, railway later, the Barve committee line goes up to . Another habitat for the IT industry. network and the proposed new international airport. When the residents enjoy suggested the formation of railway line connects Vashi to The Navi Mumbai Municipal living in a city that is well developed then there isa positive social impact. In terms of what more a township on the mainland Thane. The 20 km, eight-lane Corporation has an area of needs to be done, there is a need to relook at the urban planning that was done long back. With across the as a highway from Vashi to Panvel, 108 sq km under its jurisdic- passage of time, a lot of things have changed and many developmental areas need to be seen counter-magnet to Mumbai. where the Mumbai-Pune ex- tion; from in the north in a fresh light. We need to revive development in major chunks of the city in response to the This proposal was accept- pressway starts, is a pleasure to Belapur in the south. The requirements of the citizens. There is a need to technologically bind ourselves to the new ways ed but the plan lay dormant for to drive on. So is the scenic population in 1991 was four of living and governance to really emerge as a smart city. a long time, only to be revived 15 km Palm Beach road from lakhs which increased to 11 in the late 1960. The then Shirish Patel played impor- over two decades ago. Vashi to Belapur along the lakhs in 2011. It is dispersed CAPTAIN VINAYAK HERLEKAR AMARDEEP SINGH VIG chief secretary J B D’Souza, tant roles it. For the first two The largest new town de- coast. The new international in nine zones; Belapur, , HR Consultant Media Entrepreneur sociologist M S Gore and ar- decades, CIDCO built Navi velopment in the world, Navi airport will only increase the Turbhe, Vashi, Koparkhairne, What I like about Navi Mum- Navi Mumbai already chitects Charles Correa and Mumbai. The NMMC took Mumbai spreads over 344 sq connectivity. Ghansoli, Airoli and . bai is that it is a peaceful, re- has eight out of the ten laxed place. Despite this, every- things needed for a smart thing is available nearby. I live in city. The two areas where Koparkhairne but I like Kharghar; it can improve are public A world class The marvel that is the with a little bit of attention to transport, including park- planning and infrastructure ing, and environment. We nodes like Koparkhairne, Ghan- have broad roads but not convention centre NMMC HEAD OFFICE BUILDING soli and even Vashi could look like Kharghar. As enough buses, we have two creeks but no for smart city, I would say Navi Mumbai needs to water transport system. Similarly, we can do Thanks to its glass walls and open Apart from its striking looks, the new headquarters of push the use of solar energy and it also needs to a lot more about environment given the fact green space outside, the first impression NMMC is the first green building by any government body conserve its mangrove belt. There must be some- that we are blessed with hills and man- one gets is that of an Exibition centre thing about this city for both the Ambani brothers groves. As far as ease of doing business t first glance it ap- to have their headquarters here. The IT sector is goes, I would say that Navi Mumbai is an of international standards pears that Kolkata’s coming here in a big way. The city can go places ideal place for any commercail activity given A Victoria Memorial if things move in the right direction. the connectivity it offers . umbai has the NCPA and the expo grounds at NSE, with its imposing white dome . Navi Mumbai has combined both of has been recreated in Navi them in its Vashi convention centre. Mumbai. As one comes clos- SEEMA VISHNU JOSHI B N KUMAR M Situated along the Sion-Panvel highway, just outside er to it on Palm Beach road, Lawyer Media Professional Vashi station, it was to be opened in 2014. the grandeur of the NMMC Navi Mumbai Navi Mumbai has done better in its Designed by Ratan headquarters is heightened is a much better objective of decongesting Mumbai and Batliboi, the convention by the tallest flag post in the The project was completed in 2014 place for chil- providing affordable housing for centre is very beautiful. Ac- country at 225 feet. Currently, and symbolizes the NMMC’s move dren. There are the masses. Moving on to smaller issues, cording to Sanjay Bhatia, 10 locations in the country towards an environment friendly enough parks, minor problems with garbage collection vice-chairman and manag- have poles hoisting the flag by any government body. It future. Among its features are: playgrounds, persist. ing director of CIDCO, who at 207 feet. It was built at a has a rainwater harvesting lakes and even Parking at shopping centres is prob- was behind the project, the cost of Rs 160 cr. system, solar panels for trap- l Efficient building envelope good schools. lematic because not enough parking lots Vashi exhibition centre has Designed by Hiten Sethi, ping solar energy and anti-re- with high performance glazing been adjudged among top it has a total built up area of flective tiles fitted on terrace The full potential of the city can were kept. Hawking zones also need to be enforced. The l Efficient lighting system be exploited. For instance, by fees charge by private schools and colleges need to be six exhibition centres of the country. 33,258 square metres and so consumption of electricity l Energy Efficient Water cooled making trekking and climbing regulated. The industrial belt needs more civic amenities. The first impression one gets is of lots of space and light, houses various administrative, by air-conditioners is at mini- chiller trails in the hills and reviving Given all this, the residents will take time to warm up to the inside and outside the centre, thanks to its glass walls and engineering departments, po- mum. The building saves 22 popular spots such as the Pan- idea of Smart City all though it is a wonderful initiative. greenery all around. The centre is spread over 18.50 acres, litical head offices and general % on energy and 43 % on l Variable speed chilled water davkhada waterfall. With such a Hopefully the Smart City project will strengthen the faith just 2.5 acres smaller than the Oval Maidan. It can suffice body hall under one roof. Ac- potable water every year and pumping system for seven full-sized football fields. In Mumbai, one can only cording to Sethi, it is a cross at the same time provides ex- long coastline, Navi Mumbai can of the citizens in the system. The political leadership has to l Variable Frequency drives have a marine sports centre and be more proactive. As part of the Smart City we hope that dream of such projects sandwiched between a highway and between Rashtrapati Bhavan cellent indoor air quality. on Air Handling units ferry service. Also, cycling can be we will have toll free highway and no blockage of the road a railway station. In fact, Sector 30 A, where the centre is and Parliament House. No wonder it has been l Low-flow plumbing fixtures promoted in this city. by trucks and tankers at the octroi naka. situated hosts three malls, two five-star hotels, several IT Each office, and the can- awarded the prestigious parks and the guest houses of several states. teen as well, has a pano- GOLD certification under l Water Reuse Built by the CIDCO at a cost of Rs 240 crore, it has two ramic view of the area. The LEED INDIA New Construc- PARAG V MERCHANT l Rain water harvesting large exhibition halls (approx 5,000 sq m), sub-divisible for new headquarters building tion rating system by In- Businessman smaller events and functions with ancillary facilities, meeting is spread over an area of dian Green Building Council l Native and adaptive vegetation Navi Mumbai is a planned city and it is pleasing to the eye, besides being a rooms, cafes, lounges, food court etc. The central hall be- 19,995 sq metres of land, (IGBC) for its commitment to consuming less water better place to live in. I wish there were more policemen in Navi Mumbai. They tween two blocks can be used as exhibition space or special which includes a building of sustainable development. l Ample landscape should be given better patrol cars and latest equipment such as CCTVs to moni- occasion area. A public hall (approx 2,600 sq m) on the first basement + ground + five The uniqueness of this l Use of low VOC paints, tor the city. Navi Mumbai has swanky railway stations but the local trains have floor is another feature. Its auditorium has a seating capac- upper floors with atriums and project can be defined through adhesives and sealants. rundown coaches. It is time we revive the proposal by an NRI businessman who ity of 600, with conference centres, open plazas, banquet, double heights. The height of various aspects right from its wanted to operate large hovercrafts with 200 seats between Navi Mumbai and rehearsal halls, business centres and an amphitheatre. In the dome is 225 feet. location opposite the ancient . As far as environment goes, I wish we stopped indiscriminately addition, there are public plazas at multiple levels and an According to NMMC city Kille Gaothan and site terials, sustainable technolo- blasting the hills in Navi Mumbai. As far as ease of business is concerned, we open-air bridge connecting the exhibition and business cen- engineer Mohan Dagaonkar, character to planning concept, gies for essential services and have no problems; the APMC has offered us a good platform for our cashew business. tres. Parking provision has been made for 450 cars. it is the first green building structural system, use of ma- aesthetic approach.

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TEN that Navi Mumbai Municipal Navi Mumbaikars, THINGS Corporation can be proud of: The city does not have to Deployment of mechanized Rejuvenation of 17 lakes, NOW YOU CAN DARE TO DREAM worry about water for thenext road sweepers for roads with including lakefront gardens 30 years, thanks to high intensity traffic and walkarounds natural disasters. Specific information the Morbe dam which The Smart City project has given impetus to the projects will be provided to residents to under- collects water running Scientific closure of GIS-enabled property/asset stand their level of flood risk and risks off the hills. Koparkhairne landfill. What management and planning that Navi Mumbai was always capable of. of other hazards. was once a stinking dumping f you have ever wondered why To improve safety and security, the Upgradation of complete ground is now a vast lawn. The stunning NMMC head- these simple things cannot be entire city will be covered by CCTV. A water supply system to 24 quarters building along Palm achieved in the `City of the 21st task force will be set up for safety of X 7 (including urban poor) The 10-hectare Wonders Beach Road at Belapur century’, you are not alone. Thanks women. with 100% RF metering and Park in Nerul, a district enter- Ito the Smart City project, the Navi Mum- Navi Mumbai does not have a complete SCADA tainment and activity park Installation of a city security bai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) too single museum or an art gallery but system on pilot basis with is talking about these projects. NMMC now plans museums and herit- Achieved 100% waste water Beautification and upgrada- 262 CCTV cameras and an Among the other things envisioned age centres, public art galleries, librar- treatment tion of 102 gardens across integrated control room under the Smart City project are Light ies etc. Navi Mumbai Rail Transport and feeder bus ser- As of now, there are no provisions vices interconnecting Airoli, , to make the use of solar energy or Koperkhairne, Turbhe, Mahape ,TTC water harvesting mandatory in public industrial area ,Vashi, Sanpada, Juina- buildings. The NMMC is now think- gar, Nerul, Seawoods Darave & CBD ing of incorporating these things in its Belapur. Smart City project. And if you decide to walk it out, As the pan-city initiative in which there will be a continuous, well-con- at least one Smart Solution is applied nected seamless pedestrian network. city-wide, NMMC is looking at wi-fi, For the health conscious, plans smart parking, barrier-free footpaths are afoot to make a public swim- and cycle tracks. Under smart parking, ming pool in every node. As of now, motorists will get the latest update on Navi Mumbai does not have a single availability of parking slots on their mo- public swimming pool. Where boating bile phones. is concerned, the only such facility in Another pre-condition imposed by the holding pond of Vashi was discon- the union urban development depart- tinued two years ago. There is talk of THE CITY OF THE 21ST CENTURY ment is the retrofitting of 500 acres increasing the number of sports fields or a mix thereof of a rundown neigh- n A ferry service from Navi Mumbai to and and allied facilities across the city. borhood. Under this scheme, NMMC through the Thane and Panvel creeks. If you fall ill, you will not have to is targeting localities in Nerul and l Planned Urban Development n A 300-km long network of bicycle pathways connecting every node of At a GLANCE rush to hospitals in Mumbai. The plan Koparkhairne. The roads in these lo- l Picturesque coastal area and is to create an optimum level of appro- Navi Mumbai. calities will be widened, rotaries set up, l High per capita income and l Biggest Commodities Trading cosmopolitan population centre, APMC very green Parsik hill priate public health and sick care ser- n Mountain trails in the Parsik hills and pathways on stilts in the nullahs covered, lighting improved and l vices that are accessible to all. As of mangroves to observe marine flora and fauna. gardens spruced up. l Higher Education Institutes- l Part of Proposed Knowledge Local dialling with the now, half the municipal hospital build- A responsive and intelligent city Engineering, Management Corridor commercial capital ing in Vashi has been given away to a in time. Hopefully, commuters will be The NMMC vision statement says that leadership backed by the state and and Medical l l Two big Infotech parks and Account based easy/low taxation private hospital. informed early about massive traffic information technology will be used to central governments can easily deliver l Major industrial area across presence of major players in instead of transaction /cash based In case of a disaster, manmade jams, breakdowns in the suburban rail- provide easy access to information to these projects. And for this, the Smart Thane Belapur Road these parks and outside octroi in other urban areas or natural, residents will be alerted way network, riots and power failures. the residents on how to prepare for City project is a golden opportunity.

THIS SPECIAL FEATURE IS CONCEPTUALISED THE BEST IS YET TO COME AND EXECUTED BY DEVANG TRIVEDI, Immediate past president of Builders Association of Navi Mumbai (BANM) and MD Progressive Group, on why Navi Mumbai is the future for business With the new airport in place by 2020, the AS OF NOW, BUILDERS, JEWELERS, THE IT INDUSTRY AND city is poised for a quantum leap. You will also E-mail: [email protected] THE RETAILERS ARE THE FOUR DRIVING FORCES IN NAVI have the SEZ ready by that time and the hotel, MUMBAI. THERE ARE 550 BUILDERS AND 40 JEWELERS IN warehousing and the entertainment industries NAVI MUMBAI WITH THE NEW AIRPORT IN PLACE BY 2020, will also boom. THE CITY IS POISED FOR A QUANTUM LEAP. YOU WILL With the new planned city, Naina (Navi Mum- bai Airport Influence Notified Area) coming up ALSO HAVE THE SEZ READY BY THAT TIME AND THE around the new airport, the area from Panvel to With Best Compliments From HOTEL, WAREHOUSING AND THE ENTERTAINMENT will be urbanized. Taken together, Navi INDUSTRIES WILL ALSO BOOM. Mumbai (337 sq km) and Naina (600 sq km) will be bigger than Mumbai (650 sq km). Some of the big draws in Navi Mumbai are arlier, people from Mumbai shifted Crest, Avalon Heights and Reliance. the Freeway and the JVLR. the commercial complex at Seawoods, the to Navi Mumbai because of cheaper In terms of hospitals, we have Fortis, Wock- This is the strength of Navi Mumbai, it is largest such centre attached to a railway sta- E housing, now they are shifting out of hardt, MGM and now Apollo is opening from cosmopolitan population and the majority of tion, the convention centre at Vashi, and the choice. Navi Mumbai is a complete city; it has early next year. its residents are educated. Besides, there are Iskcon temple and golf club at Kharghar. infrastructure, colleges, hospitals, malls, mul- The initial thrust for developing Navi Mum- no ugly slums here as in Mumbai. But I would In time to come, Navi Mumbai will exploit its tiplexes, job opportunities in the IT sector and bai came from the APMC market and then the say that the real asset of Navi Mumbai is its coastline and come up with marinas, walkways vast open spaces. In fact, 45 per cent of Navi steel and marble markets. In the last two dec- dynamic youngsters. in mangroves, ro-ro boats between two nodes. Mumbai is open to the sky. ades, the place has become an IT hub. Newly As of now, builders, jewelers, the IT indus- The city has vast potential and to those who Some young parents are shifting to Navi married professionals find this a good place to try and the retailers are the four driving forces merely pass through it or have just visited it Reliance Corporate Park,Building No. 5B, 1st Floor, Mumbai just because of the good IB, ICSC settle as they can reach it from town or from in Navi Mumbai. There are 550 builders and 40 once or twice, I would say, you ain’t seen any- Reliance 5 TTC Industrial Area,Thane-Belapur Road, Jio Infocomm Ltd Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai 400701 schools here such as DPS, Apeejay and Gold in 45 minutes, thanks to roads such as jewelers in Navi Mumbai. thing yet.

RECREATION PLACES With lovely beaches that are forever busy with people, nearby lying waterfalls and hills that form excellent pic- nic spots too, Navi Mumbai has a lot to offer. Happening malls and shopping places have also come up, enabling one to enjoy the quality of life.

Sagar Vihar Garden: A completely refreshing and reju- venating spot in Navi Mumbai, the garden stands facing the Thane creek. It offers pleasant views of the creek and is an ideal place to spend a relaxed evening and admire natural beauty. This is the place in Vashi where you can see the sea. It is great place to hang around with your friends and spe- cially your loved ones. Over here one feels like he is in . Rain Tree Marg: The site offers excellent views of the entire city of Navi Mumbai. Its nicely planned layout with dot- ted greenery makes it a sight to behold. Rain Tree Marg is located in the town of Belapur in Navi Mumbai. Pandavpada Waterfalls: These are located in Kharghar and form one of the most popular picnic destinations. The falls are an especially pretty during the monsoons as the water gushes from a height. Pandavkada is said to have derived its name from the Pandavas, who had once visited the place and took bath below the falls when they were exiled in the forests as per Hindu Mythology. Visit the falls but do not take risks. Kharghar Hills: This is yet another popular tourist and picnic spot in Navi Mumbai. The spot provides panoramic views of the entire city. The site of Kharghar adjoins the CBD Belapur of Navi Mumbai and is bound by two major highways and the picturesque Kharghar Hills. Taloja industrial estate and the Taloja creek are located on its east. 4 17 November 2015 AHMEDABAD, BENGALURU, BHUBANESWAR, CHANDIGARH, CHENNAI, HYDERABAD, KOCHI, KOLKATA, LUCKNOW, MUMBAI, NEW DELHI AND PUNE COMMERCIAL FEATURE

Larsen & Toubro, the engineering and construction behemoth, is in the final stages of developing India’s first and largest transit-oriented development (TOD) in Navi Mumbai — signalling a new paradigm shift in urban design and planning in the country.

Seawoods Grand central is cited to be PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS the largest and best planned TOD in n Project constructed and managed by L&T, a renowned and respected con- India. This 40 acre development in Navi struction company. Mumbai is designed to meet the needs n The only project in India to offer a SEAWOODS of life and commerce in the 21st century combination of an embedded tran- sit zone (railway), commercial office with state-of-the art workspaces, indoor space and recreation facilities under one roof with a total construction entertainment and retail. area of 4 million sq. ft. GRAND CENTRAL n Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is a futuristic urban concept which A MODERN RAILWAY STATION AT provides direct access to suburban INDIA’S LARGEST TOD THE HEART OF THE BUSINESS HUB train network. n Estimated traffic of 100,000 peo- ple per day by 2016, thus attracting enough visitors to retail and enter- tainment businesses. n The precertified LEED Gold rated project ensures energy efficiency and lower cost of operation. n Efficient floor space use plans where layout is designed for maximum ef- ficiency with minimum columns. n A good network of roads converging on SGC. n Around 300 domestic and interna- tional retailers to occupy space in one of the most professionally man- aged retail malls. It will be among the largest (1.1 million sq. ft) malls in the country with an array of F&B options and an expansive food court. Among other key projects, the widening of the Sion-Panvel Highway to 10 lanes BUILT-UP SPACE will improve connectivity between Mum- bai and Navi Mumbai. A new coastal el- Total land area 40 acres evated road is set to make travel within the city easier. By 2017, the Navi Mumbai PHASE 1 Metro will connect Pendhar with Belapur in phase-I of the project. Shopping mall 11.50 lakh sq. ft Seawoods Grand Central is a highly Commercial offices environment conscious project, incor- 16.70 lakh sq. ft porating sustainability in every aspect of Railway facility lakh sq. ft its design and planning. The project has 4.50 achieved the Gold level precertification Basement parking and services from LEED, which means it will have the least impact on the environment during 14.92 lakh sq. ft construction while its operation will trans- late into lower overheads and increased KEY FEATURES saving for companies. In another step aimed at reducing Seawoods Grand Central makes great carbon footprint, the project embraces business sense with its spacious, renewable energy. Some of the energy well-planned and customised scale and demands in the common area are met design. Some of the key elements of the &T’s signature development, a breeze with , Vashi Bridge rise in coming years. by electricity generated from solar power, project are: Seawoods Grand Central (SGC), and Eastern Expressway providing quick Seawoods Grand L&T’s Seawoods Grand Central is which is further complemented by the use l Triple height grand entrance lobby will redefine Navi Mumbai — one and smooth access. Add to it Navi Mum- being developed on the concept of an of an energy-saving Building Manage- Central is a highly l Effective floor plates with maximum of the largest planned cities in bai’s existing six rail corridors, and what environment conscious entirely self-sufficient Smart City where ment System, which substantially brings Lthe world — as an exciting and vibrant you get is a location that is easily acces- every aspect of urbanisation — from in- down energy consumption. column-free space ‘swachha Smart City’’ of the future. sible from every corner of the city. And if project, incorporating frastructure to mobility — is factored into All these developments mark out Navi l High-speed elevators The sprawling 40-acre project is being that’s not enough, the Seawoods Railway sustainability in every the project. This premium and ambitious Mumbai in general and Seawoods Grand l Array of fine dining restaurants modelled on the lines of transit-oriented Station offers good connectivity to the en- aspect of its design and commercial venture will take cosmopoli- Central in particular as a vibrant and pul- l Proposed incubation centre where development across the world, including tire Mumbai suburban network. planning. The project tan Navi Mumbai, currently home to 2.5 sating business hub and a futuristic desti- the acclaimed Canary Wharf in London, And that’s not all. Mumbai’s satel- million people, to new global heights. nation in its own right. business ideas can come to life International Finance Centre in Hong lite city is easily reachable from Mumbai has achieved the Gold As a dedicated Smart City, Navi Mum- l Hi-tech safety and security systems Kong and Shinjuku in Tokyo. and Pune, and within striking distance level precertification bai will be highly advanced in terms of Transit-oriented developments are of crucial logistics hubs like JNPT and from LEED, which overall physical infrastructure, sustaina- more than just business addresses; they the proposed international airport in Navi means it will have the ble environment, IT and communications, are mega business hubs offering seam- Mumbai. It is just five minutes from Be- least impact on the entrepreneurship, business opportunities, less integration of enterprise and enter- lapur CBD, 10 minutes from the proposed real estate growth and market viability. tainment. Similarly, Seawoods Grand Trans Harbour Link, close to NH-3, NH-4 environment during Specifically, the real estate segment will Central will serve as a bridge between & NH-17, 45 minutes from Mumbai’s busi- construction while its see immense growth due to continuous world-class transit systems on one hand ness districts, and - operation will translate but planned development of commercial and culture and commerce on the other. Complex, and a mere 90 minutes into lower overheads and residential projects. While some big- The TOD encompasses state-of-the-art from IT hubs, Hinjewadi and Chakan, ticket realty projects have already taken workspaces and shopping malls, snazzy near Pune. and increased saving off, many others are in the pipeline. The restaurants and hotels, and fun-filled rec- Designed and planned by HOK, a for companies. City and Industrial Development Corpora- reation zones, converging around a major global architecture, engineering and ur- tion of Maharashtra (CIDCO) and Mum- transit station. ban planning firm, L&T’s flagship project is truly revolutionsing urban design that bai Metropolitan Region Development In this case, the modern Seawoods- puts the focus more on people and less Authority (MMRDA) are assisting in the Darave railway station on Harbour Line is on cars. development of various public and private the transit point around which L&T is de- This unique urban trend is in keep- sector projects. veloping its SGC. Described as a walkable ing with the growing importance of Navi One of the biggest game-changers mixed-use development, the TOD enables Mumbai, which has been developed as for Navi Mumbai in recent years is the people to do a wide range of activities — SOON a counter-magnet for big sister Mumbai upcoming Navi Mumbai International Air- be it work, shop or play — without the ne- whose infrastructure is already stretched port (NMIA) for which CIDCO has already cessity of transport. This integrated devel- 1 LAKH PEOPLE to the limit. With the independent and self- invited Request for Qualification (RFQ). opment helps to save considerable time, WILL GET DOWN contained metro city on the first list of the money and energy, lower emissions and Government of India’s ‘100 Smart Cities’ boost environment, and raise the overall HERE TO WORK, vision, Navi Mumbai’s stock is destined to standard of living. Connectivity and accessibility are DINE & SHOP two major features of Seawoods Grand Central. Getting to Navi Mumbai is now

CONTACT DETAILS : Natasha Kararia +91 98691 74184, [email protected] Address : L&T Seawoods Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. R-1, Sector 4O, Seawoods Railway Station, Navi Mumbai - 400 706. www.Lntrealty.com

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