The Future Ground: Urban Planning for Infrastructure Resilience in India
Implementing Partner: Build Change
Project name: The Future Ground: Urban Planning for Infrastructure Resilience in India
This project pioneered a risk-informed urban planning framework, using the Mumbai Metropolitan Region as a case study to develop insights for other tropical cities facing climate and disaster risks.
As urban areas expand amid growing environmental challenges, the need for resilient, well-planned infrastructure becomes crucial.
By integrating risk assessment into urban design, this approach enhances long-term safety, sustainability, and disaster preparedness, ensuring robust, adaptive urban development in vulnerable regions.
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Impact
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The project highlighted critical challenges for urban planners, including escalating climate and disaster risks. These complexities hinder effective planning and emphasize the urgent need for integrated, risk-sensitive strategies to ensure sustainable, resilient development in rapidly expanding urban areas.
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The project underscored the need for stronger policies and regulatory frameworks to foster safer, more resilient cities. Enhanced policy support can drive sustainable urban development, ensuring better protection against environmental hazards and improving long-term disaster preparedness.
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The framework was utilized to assess future land-use scenarios in Mumbai, offering valuable insights for climate-resilient urban planning. These findings enhance informed decision-making for infrastructure, zoning, and development, ensuring adaptive growth in high-risk tropical urban areas.
