Vision Mumbai - Top Down Development In Mumbai Flashcards
What is sustainable development?
Improving quality of like without compromising future generations
Give some examples of sustainable development
Recycling, using public transport
What is vision Mumbai?
A top down development strategy for Mumbai
How much does Vision Mumbai cost?
$40 billion
When should Vision Mumbai be finished?
2050
What are the main aims of Vision Mumbai?
- Demolish slums
- improve water, sanitation and healthcare
- boost economic growth
- improve rail and road transport
Why does Vision Mumbai want to demolish Dharavi?
To gain 30% more land to be used for offices
How many public toilets does Vision Mumbai aim to build?
300
How much are land slums worth?
$10 billion
How many homes in Dharavi were demolished and when?
45,000 in 2007
How many people were moved from Dharavi and when?
200,000 people in 2007
What did vision Mumbai start to try to improve in 2015?
Air quality
How many trains were introduced to Mumbai’s railways and when?
72 trains in 2015
How has Vision Mumbai tried to prevent people from falling through gaps in platforms?
By raising them
What are some negatives about vision Mumbai?
- rents cost people more than slums
- new 14 storey apartment blocks have split communities
- beaches are still unsafe for recreation
- water quality isn’t improving and there is increased sewage discharge
