Vertical aspirations
Replicating Manhattan with all its imposing skyscrapers in Mumbai does sound like a dream come true. But do highrises offer a sustainable solution for our land starved metros that are rapidly suffocating
Construction Week
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Water war won!
A snag in a region's water supply system led to civil unrest in 13 municipalities impacting the lives of 17 million people. The author finds out how Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran resolved the crisis and won the be inspired award in the 'Innovation in water, wastewater and stormwater networks' category.
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Is the mills into multi-car park conversion in Mumbai viable?
The Government of Maharashtra has given a go ahead to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) thirteen proposals for multi-level parking lots in Mumbai. These lots that would provide parking space for about 21,000 cars will be coming up on mill lands in the city's Worli-Parel area.
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Water people
Cement factories utilise huge natural resources and that includes water. Niranjan Mudholkar met Pearl Tiwari, VP (CSR), Ambuja Cements Ltd & director, Ambuja Cement Foundation to find out what her company is doing different at its several plants.
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Collateral damage
Has our insatiable hunger for development and unquenchable thirst for water put us at the risk of running out of this resource. The answer is obvious if recent expert surveys that point to fast depleting ground water levels are to be believed.
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The urban oasis
<p>With 40% land reserved for green spaces that support over 500 varieties of trees and 25 exotic bird species, Hiranandani's Powai township is a prime example of a vibrant, eco-friendly urban hub in the midst of Mumbai's concrete jungle. Niranjan Hiranandani, MD, Hiranandani Group shares his experience that helped make the transformation a reality.</p>
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Can infra go green?
<p>Is environmental wellbeing compromised for imperatives of infrastructural development in India? Or is it possible to have a balance between the two?</p>
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'We forgot our green heritage'
<p>As an award-winning architect and globally renowned crusader for green architecture, Karan Grover is a man who needs no introduction. Rajesh Kulkarni caught up with him at a suburban Mumbai five star hotel for his unique take on the country's ongoing 'green revolution'.</p>
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The urban oasis
With 40% land reserved for green open spaces that support over 500 varieties of trees and 25 exotic bird species, Hiranandani's Powai township is a prime example of a vibrant, eco-friendly urban hub in the midst of Mumbai's concrete jungle.
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Can infra go green?
Is environmental wellbeing compromised for imperatives of infrastructural development in India? Or is it possible to have a balance between the two?