Sabarmati Riverfront Project among the '100 Most Innovative Projects' in the world
Sabarmati Riverfront among the most innovative projects in the
world according to leading international advisory firm KPMG.
The project is an urban regeneration and
environmental improvement initiative: KPMG
KPMG, one of the world’s top advisory firm has included Ahmedabad’s
Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project in the list of ‘100 Most
Innovative Projects’ towards urban regeneration that make cities
livable as well as sustainable.
A release by the KPMG about the Sabarmati Riverfront states, “The
Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project is an urban regeneration
and environmental improvement initiative currently under way in
Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It involves the reclamation of a 10.5 kilometer
stretch of the banks of the Sabarmati River, creating a new public
space for cultural and civic institutions. Along the river, space
will be made for recreation use and markets. The aim is to
transform the stretch of river from a geographical divider in the
middle of the city to a focal point for leisure and
recreation.”
Recently, in April this year the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
(AMC) received HUDCO National Award 2012 for innovative
infrastructure development for the Riverfront Project. On an
earlier occasion, the Sabarmati Riverfront project also bagged the
Prime Minister award for the best concept and design of a public
project. In 2006, the Sabarmati Riverfront Project was the
recipient of the National Safety Council of India, Safety Award
(Prashansa Patra).
Since eternity, rivers have been the cradles of civilization even
giving a unique identity to urban space. Ahmedabad has been blessed
with the Sabarmati River, which has served as a lifeline for
Gujarat and its people. However till the last decade the Sabarmati
had come under increased strain. It began to be known as a ‘ground’
for cricket matches and circuses rather than a river.
Since Modi took over as Chief Minister in 2001, he decided to give
immense importance to the re-development of the Sabarmati River
front. Apart from serving as an icon for the city of Ahmedabad, the
project will bring a marked environmental improvement in the city
by allowing retaining of ground water and providing cleaner water
to the city. It also provides a green coverage in the heart of
Ahmedabad.
For the city, the SRFD Project implies more recreational spaces as
well. This includes parks and gardens and even spaces for cultural
facilities. The Riverfront will also be home to adventure
activities that would be enjoyed by people from Ahmedabad and
nearby areas. Just recently, the AMC announced that it is
considering floating busses on the Sabarmati. The Riverfront was
put on the tourist map when it hosted the annual International Kite
Festival this year, which draws participants from all across the
world.
Not only this, the SRFD will strengthen and upgrade informal
markets, which will be of immense economic importance to the poor.
All in all, the Sabarmati Riverfront marks a wonderful blend of
innovation and pro-people governance that will write a fresh
chapter in the history of urban development in India.
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