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THEME PAPER
¾ Bhendi Bazaar Redevelopment Project, ¾ BedZED (Beddington Zero Energy
Mumbai: Development), UK:
Initiated by the Saifee Burhani Upliftment Completed in 2002, BedZED is the UK’s
Trust (SBUT), the Bhendi Bazaar first large-scale, mixed-use sustainable
Redevelopment Project aims to transform a community:
16.5-acre area comprising over 250 decrepit
buildings into a sustainable urban space. Energy Efficiency: Homes are designed to
The project focuses on: use zero net energy, incorporating solar
panels and high insulation.
Environmental Sustainability: Water Conservation: Features such as
Incorporating sewage treatment plants, rainwater harvesting and low-flow fixtures
central garbage disposal systems, rainwater reduce water usage.
harvesting, green spaces, and solar lighting
to promote eco-friendly living. Community Engagement: Designed to
promote social interaction and a strong
Improved Infrastructure: Widening narrow sense of community among residents.
lanes into 60-foot-wide roads and providing
ample parking facilities to enhance mobility
and reduce congestion.
Community Welfare: Ensuring that each
legitimate tenant transitions from cramped
accommodations to modern apartments
with improved amenities.
As of early 2020, the first phase, Al Sa’adah
Towers, was completed, housing 610
families and 128 businesses. Improved
Infrastructure: Widening narrow lanes into
60-foot-wide roads and providing ample
parking facilities to enhance mobility and
reduce congestion.
Community Welfare: Ensuring that each
legitimate tenant transitions from cramped
accommodations to modern apartments
with improved amenities.
As of early 2020, the first phase, Al Sa’adah
Towers, was completed, housing 610
families and 128 businesses
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