6] INFERENCES

CHAPTER 6 – INFERENCES

The background study, data collection and the above case studies have helped to understand that mixed-use projects have become more prevalent in recent years. According to the United Nations, metropolitan regions presently house 55 percent of the world's population, which is predicted to rise to 68 percent by 2050. Looking at the increased rate of migration and the rapid increase in population relocating to cities every year, the high - rise tower construction is expected to surge.

People's tastes have shifted, and investors and municipal planners have adjusted accordingly. The objective today is to bring together residential, office, and retail into one area. This type of construction produces a walkable community that benefits residents, employees, and tourists while also benefiting the local economy. For a variety of reasons, municipal officials have continued to emphasise the importance of mixed-use development.

Also, the author has tried to understand the conditions and problems of the existing mixed use neighbourhoods in the cities. Century-old crumbling Chawls, small roads that make walking difficult, much alone motor traffic flow, a shortage of parking and open spaces, and access to only public restrooms afflict the ancient inner-city neighbourhoods. The neighbourhood has come to a socioeconomic standstill due to poor living conditions, whereas the suburbs and neighbouring places are quickly developing. These existing mixed use buildings are being redeveloped of old and dilapidated buildings in the cities. More and more individual buildings of 3-4 storeys are being redeveloped into high rise buildings.

Because of the scarcity of land, most new developments are built vertically on tiny plots of land, with little regard for the larger infrastructure. 'Pencil Towers' have sprung out of nowhere, resulting in a lack of infrastructure. These haphazard and dispersed developments exacerbate urban degradation while adding to the strain on an already overburdened infrastructure. The governing authorities do not have the financial means to carry out large-scale redevelopments on their own. As a result, a holistic, sustainable, and inclusive urban planning paradigm is urgently required. The various disadvantages of individual redevelopment buildings are,

 More stress on infrastructure that is already deteriorating, such as drainage, roads, and water supply.  Parking spots for current tenants are limited/no longer available, as well as the installation of facilities.

 There are no new open areas or green places.  There isn't enough room for a sewage treatment facility or rainwater collecting, for example.  Traffic snarls and bottlenecks are caused by narrow, crowded roadways.  In the long run, this development paradigm is unsustainable.  Only structures that are commercially viable are renovated.  Inhibits future holistic development.

From the above chapters and case studies it can be concluded that cluster redevelopment schemes can be a better solution above individual redevelopment of smaller land parcels. The approach of Cluster development has given urban redevelopment efforts in the city a whole new dimension. The project intends to provide a way to commercially develop decrepit properties in the old city region while also providing necessary infrastructure and reducing environmental damage. The plan takes into account a variety of urban habitat requirements in order to ensure the society's long-term viability. The various advantages of cluster development

are,

 Adding green spaces, open places, and pedestrian pathways to improve quality of life.  Roads, walkways, drainage, and other infrastructure are being upgraded and expanded.  All parties, including tenants, landlords, developers, and others, are encouraged to engage.

The Developer will receive a larger incentive if the cluster area is larger.  Using alternative energy sources to maximise energy and resource usage.  The effect of waste water management, sewage treatment facilities, and solid waste management on existing infrastructure and the environment is reduced.  In the long run, sustainable development.  Organize development by implementing a city-based Master Plan that divides the land into clusters.

CHAPTER 7 – SITE APPRAISAL

1) Criteria for site selection

2) Site selection

3) Land Use pattern

4) Site Analysis

5) SWOT Analysis