The urban development department has invited public suggestions and objections for the proposed Third Mumbai, which includes 124 villages in the influence zone of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link. The MMRDA aims to develop a liveable and environment- friendly greenfield with mixed-use and integrated residential areas for the economic growth of Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
MUMBAI: The urban development department (UDD) has invited suggestionsand objections from the general public from 124 villages that have now beenmade a part of the proposed Third Mumbai.
Third Mumbai largely consists of area that falls under the influence zone of therecently opened Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), or Atal Setu.
MTHL is expected to have a major impact on the economic development andgrowth of the region and the state govt has decided to tap the potential that will emanate from this project.
On Dec 12, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) was appointed the New Town Development Authority (NTDA) for area that falls under the MTHL influence zone. MMRDA has envisaged Third Mumbai as a liveable and environment-friendly greenfield sustainable business centre with smart city features. It will have regional-level amenities with mixed-use and integrated residential areas for job creation and economic growth of Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
Of the 124 villages, 80 villages are from Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area (NAINA), 33 villages from the Khopta New Town Notified Area, two villages from Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Plan and nine from the Raigad Regional Plan.
Since some of the areas from NAINA and Khopta New Town Notified Area have been moved to NTDA, UDD has decided to seek suggestions and objections about the modifications.
A notification issued by state UDD said: "The suggestion and/or objections in respect of the proposed modification [are sought] from the general public within 30 days (April 3). The suggestions and/or objections shall be addressed to the joint director of town planning, Korikan Division, 3rd floor, main building, room no. 305, Konkan Bhavan, Navi Mumbai-400601."
